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MAX2644 Evaluation Kit
General Description
Features
ꢀ Easy Evaluation of MAX2644
The MAX2644 evaluation kit (EV kit) simplifies the evalu-
ation of the MAX2644 low-noise amplifier (LNA). The kit
enables testing of the device’s performance and
requires no additional support circuitry. The signal input
and output use SMA connectors to facilitate easy con-
nection of RF test equipment.
ꢀ +2.7V to +5.5V Single-Supply Operation
ꢀ Matched to 50Ω at 2450MHz
ꢀ Fully Assembled and Tested
The MAX2644 EV kit is fully assembled with the
MAX2644 and incorporates matching components opti-
mized for a 2450MHz RF frequency operation.
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
IC-PACKAGE
MAX2644EVKIT
-40°C to +85°C
8 SC70-6
Component Suppliers
SUPPLIER
PHONE
FAX
WEBSITE
www.coilcraft.com
www.kamaya.com
www.murata.com
www.t-yuden.com
Coilcraft
Kamaya
847-639-6400
219-489-1533
800-831-9172
800-348-2496
847-639-1469
219-489-2261
814-238-0490
408-434-0375
Murata Electronics
Taiyo Yuden
Component List
Quick Start
The MAX2644 EV kit is fully assembled and factory test-
ed. Follow the instructions in the Connections and
Setup section for proper device evaluation.
DESIGNATION
QTY
DESCRIPTION
33pF 5%, 50V ceramic
capacitors (0402)
Murata GRM36C0G330J050AD
or
Test Equipment Required
C1, C2
2
•
One RF signal generator capable of delivering
10dBm of output power and a frequency range
covering the MAX2644 (2400MHz to 2500MHz, for
example)
Taiyo Yuden UMK105CH330JW
2.2pF 0.1pF, 50V ceramic
capacitor (0402)
Murata GRM36C0G2R2B050AD
or
•
•
An RF spectrum analyzer that covers the operating
frequency range (HP8561E, for example)
C3
1
Taiyo Yuden UMK105CH2R2CW
DC power supply capable of supplying +2.7V to
+5.5V and 20mA of current
3.3nH 0.3nH inductor (0402)
Murata LQG10A3N3S00 or
Coilcraft 0402CS-3N3XKBG
•
•
•
•
Two 50Ω coaxial cables with SMA connectors
(Optional) An ammeter to measure supply current
(Optional) A noise figure meter
L1
R1
1
1
1.2k
5% resistor (0402)
(Optional) Network analyzer to measure gain and
return loss
SMA connectors
(PC edge-mount)
EFJohnson 142-0701-801 or
Digi-Key J502-ND
RFIN, RFOUT
2
Connections and Setup
Checking Power Gain
VCC, GND
U1
2
1
1
1
1
Test points, Mouser 151-203
MAX2644EXT (6-pin SC70)
MAX2644EVKIT PC board
MAX2644 EV kit data sheet
MAX2644 data sheet
1) Connect a DC supply (preset to +3.0V) to the VCC
and GND terminals (through an ammeter, if desired)
on the EV kit.
None
None
2) Set the RF generator for a 2450MHz output frequen-
cy at a -30dBm power level. Disable RF generates
None
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