19-1624; Rev 0; 3/00
MAX2240 Evaluation Kit
General Description
Features
ꢀ Easy Evaluation of the MAX2240
The MAX2240 evaluation kit (EV kit) simplifies evalua-
tion of the MAX2240 power amplifier (PA). It enables
testing of the device’s RF performance and requires no
additional support circuitry. The EV kit’s signal inputs
and outputs use SMA connectors to facilitate the con-
nection of RF test equipment.
ꢀ +2.7V to +5V Single-Supply Operation
ꢀ RF Output Matched for Operation from 2.4GHz to
2.5GHz
ꢀ Jumpers for Digital Power Control and Shutdown
ꢀ All Critical Peripheral Components Included
The MAX2240 EV kit is assembled with a MAX2240 and
incorporates output matching components optimized
for 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz.
Component Suppliers
Ordering Information
SUPPLIER
Digi-Key
PHONE
FAX
PART
TEMP. RANGE
IC PACKAGE
MAX2240EVKIT
-40°C to +85°C
9 UCSP
218-681-6674
219-489-1533
800-831-9172
408-432-8281
218-681-3380
219-489-2261
814-238-0490
408-943-9790
Kamaya
Murata Electronics
Toko
Component List
DESIGNATION QTY
DESCRIPTION
DESIGNATION QTY
DESCRIPTION
470pF 10ꢀ ceramic caps (0402)
Murata GRM36X7R471K050A
3-pin headers, 0.1in centers
Digi-Key S1012-36-ND
C1, C2, C3
C4, C9
C6
3
2
1
3
1
1
1
J1, J2, J3
J4, J5
3
2
2
220pF 10ꢀ ceramic caps (0402)
Murata GRM36X7R221K050A
SMA connectors (PC edge mount)
EFJohnson 142-0701-801
18pF 5ꢀ ceramic cap (0402)
Murata GRM36COG180J050A
Connectors
Digi-Key 500K-ND
J6, J7
1000pF 10ꢀ 25V min ceramic caps
(0402) Murata GRM36X7R102K050A
C5, C7, C10
C8
22nH inductor
Toko LL1608FS-22NK
L1
R1, R2, R3
U1
1
3
1
8pF 2.5pF 25V min ceramic cap (0402)
Murata GRM36COG080D050A
8.2
5ꢀ resistors (0402)
Kamaya RMC 16S-18R2JT
1µF 10ꢀ 10V min ceramic cap (0805)
Murata GRM40X7R105010A
C11
MAX2240EBL 9-pin ultra-chipscale
package (UCSP)
0.01µF 10ꢀ 10V min ceramic cap
(0402) Murata GRM36X7R103K016A
C12
VCC, GND
None
2
1
1
Test points
MAX2240 EV kit PC board, Rev B
MAX2240 data sheet
None
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