19-2960; Rev 0; 7/03
MAX1473 Evaluation Kit
General Description
Features
o Proven PC Board Layout
The MAX1473 evaluation kit (EV kit) allows for a
detailed evaluation of the MAX1473 superheterodyne
receiver. It enables testing of the device’s RF perfor-
mance and requires no additional support circuitry. The
RF input uses a 50Ω 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 Components Parts List
o Multiple Test Points Provided On-Board
o Available in 315MHz or 433.92MHz Optimized
Versions
o Adjustable Frequency Range from 300MHz to
The MAX1473 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 300MHz to 450MHz. In addition, the 5kbps
data rate received can be adjusted from 0 to 100kbps
by changing two more components.
450MHz*
o Fully Assembled and Tested
o Can Operate as a Stand-Alone Receiver with
Addition of an Antenna
*Requires component changes
For easy implementation into the customer’s design, the
MAX1473 EV kit also features a proven PC board lay-
out, which can be easily duplicated for quicker time-to-
market. The EV kit Gerber files are available for down-
load at www.maxim-ic.com.
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
IC PACKAGE
28 TSSOP
MAX1473EVKIT-315
MAX1473EVKIT-433
28 TSSOP
Component List
DESIGNATION QTY
DESCRIPTION
DESIGNATION QTY
DESCRIPTION
0.01µF ± 10% ceramic capacitors (0603)
Murata GRM188R71H103KA01
15pF ± 5%, 50V ceramic capacitors
(0603)
C1, C2
2
C14, C15
2
Murata GRM1885C1H150JZ01
1500pF ± 10%, 50V X7R ceramic
capacitor (0603)
Murata GRM188R71H152KA01
C3
1
0.01µF +80% - 20% ceramic
capacitor (0603), not installed
Murata GRM188R71H103KA01
C17
C21
F_IN
0
1
0
0.47µF +80% - 20% ceramic
capacitor (0603)
Murata GRM188F51C474ZA01
0Ω resistor (0603)
C4
1
SMA connector edge mount, not
installed
Johnson 142-0701-801
470pF ± 5% ceramic capacitor (0603)
Murata GRM1885C1H471JA01
C5
1
2
3
1
1
2
0
JU1, JU2, JU5,
JU6
3-pin headers
Digi-Key S1012-36-ND or equivalent
220pF ± 5± % ceramic capacitors (0603)
Murata GRM1885C1H221JA01
4
C6, C10
JU7
JU3, JU4
JU8
1
0
1
2-pin header
Not installed
Shorted
100pF ± 5± % ceramic capacitors (0603)
Murata GRM1885C1H101JA01
C7, C8, C11
C9 (315MHz)
C9 (433MHz)
C12, C20
4pF ± 0± .1pF ceramic capacitor (0603)
Murata GRM1885C1H4R0BZ01
Shunts (JU1)
Digi-Key S9000-ND or equivalent
—
5
1
2.2pF ± 0± .1pF ceramic capacitor (0603)
Murata GRM1885C1H2R2BD01
27nH ± 5% inductor (0603)
Coilcraft 0603CS-27NXJB
L1 (315MHz)
0.1µF ± 5% ceramic capacitors (0603)
Murata GRM188R71C104KA01
C13, C16, C18,
C19
Not installed
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