19-3552; Rev 0; 2/05
MAX2056 Evaluation Kit
General Description
Features
♦ Analog Gain Control
The MAX2056 evaluation kit (EV kit) simplifies evalua-
tion of the MAX2056 general-purpose, high-perfor-
mance, variable-gain amplifier with analog gain control.
The EV kit is fully assembled and tested at the factory.
Standard 50 SMA connectors are included at the
input and output of the EV kit to allow quick and easy
evaluation on the test bench.
♦ Up to 44dB Gain-Control Range
♦ 800MHz to 1000MHz Frequency Range
♦ Fully Assembled and Tested
♦ Input and Output Internally Matched to 50 Over
This data sheet provides a list of equipment required to
evaluate the device, a straightforward test procedure to
verify functionality, a circuit schematic for the kit, a bill
of materials (BOM) for the kit, and artwork for each
layer of the PC board.
Entire Band Of Operation
♦ 50 SMA Inputs and Outputs for Easy Testing of
All MAX2056 Features
Component Suppliers
Ordering Information
SUPPLIER
Johnson
Murata
PHONE
WEBSITE
PART
TEMP RANGE
IC PACKAGE
507-833-8822 www.johnsoncomponents.com
770-436-1300 www.murata.com
MAX2056EVKIT
-40°C to +85°C
36 Thin QFN-EP*
*EP = Exposed paddle.
Component List
DESIGNATION QTY
DESCRIPTION
DESIGNATION QTY
DESCRIPTION
R2
1
2
3.92k
1% resistor (0402)
47pF 5%, 50V C0G ceramic
capacitors (0402)
Murata GRP1555C1H470J
C1, C3, C5,
R3, R4
0
resistors (0402)
4
C10
Large test point for 0.062in PC
board (red)
Mouser 151-107 or equivalent
TP1
TP2
1
1
1000pF 10%, 50V X7R ceramic
capacitors (0402)
Murata GRP155R71H102K
C2, C4, C6,
5
C8, C9
Large test point for 0.062in PC
board (black)
Mouser 151-103 or equivalent
3.9pF 0.1pF, 50V C0G ceramic
capacitor (0402)
Murata GRP1555C1H3R9B
C7
C11, C12, C16
C13, C14, C15
C17
1
0
3
0
5
1
Analog VGA IC
(36-pin, 6mm x 6mm thin QFN-EP)
Maxim MAX2056ETX
NOTE: U1 HAS AN EXPOSED
PADDLE CONDUCTOR THAT
REQUIRES IT TO BE SOLDER
ATTACHED TO A GROUNDED PAD
ON THE PC BOARD TO ENSURE A
PROPER ELECTRICAL/THERMAL
DESIGN.
Not installed (0603)
0.1µF 10%, 16V X7R ceramic
capacitors (0603)
Murata GRM188R71C104K
U1
1
Not installed (0402)
PC board edge-mount SMA RF
connectors (flat-tab launch)
Johnson 142-0741-856
J1–J5
R1
1.2k
1% resistor (0402)
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