19-3083; Rev 0; 12/03
MAX2015 Evaluation Kit
General Description
Features
♦ Complete RF Power Detector/Controller
♦ 50MHz to 2.7GHz Frequency Range
♦ 2.7V to 5.25V Single-Supply Operation*
♦ 50Ω SMA Connector on RF Input
The MAX2015 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled
and tested surface-mount circuit board that allows for
easy evaluation of the MAX2015 RF power detector/
controller. The MAX2015 EV kit includes connections to
operate the device as a detector or as a controller. The
RF input utilizes a 50Ω SMA connector for convenient
connection to test equipment.
♦ Fully Assembled and Tested Surface-Mount
Board
*See EV Kit Schematic (Figure 3).
Component List
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
IC PACKAGE
DESIGNATION QTY
DESCRIPTION
MAX2015EVKIT
-40°C to +85°C
8 µMAX
680pF 5ꢀ, 50V C0ꢁ ceramic
capacitors (0603)
C1, C2
C3, C5
C4, C6
2
2
2
Murata ꢁRM1885C1H681J
Quick Start
The MAX2015 EV kit is fully assembled and factory
tested. See the Connections and Setup section for
proper device evaluation.
100pF 5ꢀ, 50V C0ꢁ ceramic
capacitors (0603)
Murata ꢁRM1885C1H101J
Recommended Equipment
DC power supply capable of delivering between
2.ꢂV and 3.6V at 25mA
0.1µF 10ꢀ, 16V XꢂR ceramic
capacitors (0603)
Murata ꢁRM188Rꢂ1C104K
•
•
Signal generator capable of delivering -ꢂ0dBm to
+10dBm at frequencies between 50MHz and
2.ꢂꢁHz
10µF 10ꢀ,16V tantalum capacitor
(C case)
AVX TAJC106K016R
Cꢂ
C8
1
0
4
•
•
•
High-dynamic-range RF power meter for calibrat-
ing the signal generator
Not installed (0603)
PC board edge-mount SMA RF
connectors (flat-tab launch)
Johnson 142-0ꢂ41-856
Three digital multimeters (DMMs) to monitor sup-
ply voltage, supply current, and output voltage
J1–J4
6dB attenuator pad
R1–R5
R6, Rꢂ
5
0
0Ω (0603) resistors
Procedure
Not installed (0603)
This section provides a step-by-step guide to testing the
basic functionality of the EV kit. As a general precaution
to prevent damaging the device, do not turn on the DC
power or the RF signal generator until all connec-
tions are made:
Large test point for 0.062in PC board
(red)
Mouser 151-10ꢂ or equivalent
TP1
1
Large test point for 0.062in PC board
(black)
Mouser 151-103 or equivalent
1) With the DC power supply disabled, set it to +3.3V
(through a low internal resistance ammeter, if
desired) and connect to the VCC terminal. Connect
the power-supply ground to the ꢁND terminal on
the EV kit. If available, set the current limit to 25mA.
TP2
U1
1
1
MAX2015EUA-T
2) Calibrate the power meter at 100MHz.
Component Suppliers
3) Connect the RF signal generator to the power
meter through a 6dB attenuator pad.
SUPPLIER
Johnson
Murata
PHONE
WEBSITE
50ꢂ-833-8822 www.johnsoncomponents.com
ꢂꢂ0-436-1300 www.murata.com
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