19-1614; Rev 0; 6/00
MAX2374 Evaluation Kit
General Description
Features
ꢀ Easy Evaluation of MAX2374
The MAX2374 evaluation kit (EV kit) simplifies the evalu-
ation of the MAX2374 low-noise amplifier (LNA). It
enables testing of the device’s RF performance and
requires no additional support circuitry. The signal input
and output ports use SMA connectors to facilitate the
connection of RF test equipment.
ꢀ +2.7V to +5.5V Single-Supply Operation
ꢀ RF Input and Output Matched to 50Ω at 880MHz
ꢀ All Critical Peripheral Components Included
ꢀ Jumpers for Easy Configuration of Gain and
The MAX2374 EV kit is assembled with the MAX2374
and incorporates input and output matching compo-
nents optimized for an RF frequency of 880MHz. All
matching components may be changed to match RF
frequencies from 750MHz to 1000MHz. Refer to Table 1
in the MAX2374 data sheet for the device’s S-parame-
ters to design matching networks at other frequen-
cies.
Linearity
Ordering Information
Component Suppliers
UCSP
SUPPLIER
EFJohnson
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FAX
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PACKAGE
402-474-4800
219-489-1533
800-831-9172
402-474-4858
219-489-2261
814-238-0490
MARK
Kamaya
AAB
1GB
MAX2374EVKIT
-40°C to +85°C
6 UCSP
Murata Electronics
Component List
DESIGNATION QTY
DESCRIPTION
DESIGNATION QTY
DESCRIPTION
JU1
JU2
1
1
2x2 header with one shunt
2pF 0.25pF, 25V min ceramic
capacitor (0402)
Murata GRM36COG020C050A
C1
1
2x4 header with one shunt
8.2nH inductor
C2, C7
Not installed
L1
L2
1
1
Murata LQW1608A8N2D00
0.01µF 10%, 10V min ceramic
capacitors (0402)
Murata GRM36X7R103K016A
6.8nH inductor
LQW1608A6N8C00
C3, C8, C9
3
1
1
1
R1
R2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
10kΩ 1% resistor (0402)
20kΩ 1% resistor (0402)
43.2kΩ 1% resistor (0402)
10Ω 1% resistor (0402)
MAX2374EBT
5pF 0.25pF, 25V min ceramic
capacitor (0402)
Murata GRM36COG050C050A
C4
C5
C6
R3
100pF 5%, 25V min ceramic
capacitor (0402)
Murata GRM36COG101J050A
R4
U1
0.01µF 10%, 25V min ceramic
capacitor (0805)
Murata GRM40X7R103K050A
None
None
MAX2374 circuit board, Rev B
MAX2374 data sheet
SMA connectors (edge mount)
EFJohnson 142-0701-801
J1, J2
J3, J4
2
2
Test points
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