19-2609; Rev 1; 12/02
MAX1470 Evaluation Kit
General Description
Features
The MAX1470 evaluation kit (EV kit) allows for a
detailed evaluation of the MAX1470 superheterodyne
receiver. It enables testing of the device’s RF perfor-
mance and requires no additional support circuitry. The
RF input uses a 50 matching network and an SMA
connector for convenient connection to test equipment.
The EV kit can also directly interface to the user’s
embedded design for easy data decoding.
o Proven PC Board Layout (Compact 3cm ✕ 3cm)
o Proven Components Parts List
o Multiple Test Points Provided On-Board
o Available in 315MHz or 433.92MHz Optimized
Versions
o 250MHz to 500MHz* Adjustable Frequency Range
o Fully Assembled and Tested
The MAX1470 EV kit comes in two versions: a 315MHz
version and a 433.92MHz version. The passive compo-
nents are optimized for these frequencies. These com-
ponents can easily be changed to work at RF frequen-
cies from 250MHz to 500MHz. In addition, the 5kbps
data rate can be adjusted from 0kbps to 100kbps by
changing two more components.
o Can Operate as a Stand-Alone Receiver with
Addition of an Antenna
*Requires component changes.
Ordering Information
For easy implementation into the customer’s design, the
MAX1470 EV kit also features a proven PC board layout,
which can be easily duplicated for quicker time to market.
The EV kit Gerber files are available for download at
www.maxim-ic.com.
PART
TEMP RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
IC PACKAGE
MAX1470EVKIT-315
MAX1470EVKIT-433
28 TSSOP
28 TSSOP
Component List
DESIGNATION QTY
DESCRIPTION
DESIGNATION QTY
DESCRIPTION
3.0pF 0.1pF ceramic capacitor
(0603)
Murata GRM1885C1H3R0BD01
0.01µF 10% ceramic capacitors
(0603)
Murata GRM188R71H103KA01
C9 (433MHz)
1
0
2
C1, C2, C12
C3
3
1
1
1
2
3
1
C13, C16, C18,
C19
1500pF 10%, 50V X7R ceramic
capacitor (0603)
Murata GRM188R71H152KA01
Not installed
15pF 5%, 50V ceramic capacitors
(0603)
Murata GRM1885C1H150JZ01
C14, C15
C17
0.47µF +80% - 20% ceramic
capacitor (0603)
Murata GRM188F51C474ZA01
C4
0.1µF +80% - 20% ceramic
capacitor (0603)
Murata GRM188R71H103KA01,
not installed
0
470pF 5% ceramic capacitor
(0603)
Murata GRM1885C1H471JA01
C5
SMA connector edge mount,
not installed
EFJohnson 142-0701-801
220pF 5% ceramic capacitors
(0603)
Murata GRM1885C1H221JA01
F_IN
JU1
1
1
C6, C10
C7, C8, C11
C9 (315MHz)
3-pin header
Digi-Key S1012-36-ND or
equivalent
100pF 5% ceramic capacitors
(0603)
Murata GRM1885C1H101JA01
Shunt (JU1)
Digi-Key S9000-ND or equivalent
—
1
0
4.7pF 0.1pF ceramic capacitor
(0603)
Murata GRM1885C1H4R7BZ01
JU3, JU4
Not installed
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