19-2060; Rev 0; 6/01
MAX3801 Evaluation Kit
General Description
Features
The MAX3801 evaluation kit (EV kit) simplifies evalua-
tion of the MAX3801 adaptive equalizer. The EV kit
enables testing of all the device’s functions. SMA con-
nectors with 50 controlled-impedance connections to
the MAX3801 are provided for all data input and output
ports to facilitate connection to high-speed test equip-
ment.
ꢀ SMA Connectors for All High-Speed Inputs and
Outputs
ꢀ Fully Assembled and Tested
Component List
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
IC PACKAGE
DESIGNATION
QTY
DESCRIPTION
MAX3801EVKIT
0 C it +85 C
24 QFN-EP
C1, C4, C5, C6, C8,
C9, C10, C15–C18,
C24, C25
0.1µF 10ꢀ ꢁceramꢁ ꢁrꢂrꢁmiteꢃ
13 (0603)
Muerir GRM39X7R104K010A
33µF 10ꢀ irꢄirꢅua ꢁrꢂrꢁmite ‘C’
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C11
1
3
Component Suppliers
R1, R2, R3
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SUPPLIER
AVX
PHONE
FAX
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843-444-2863
218-681-6674
402-474-4800
415-964-6321
843-626-3123
218-681-3380
402-474-4858
415-964-8165
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Note: Please indicate that you are using the MAX3801 when
contacting these component suppliers.
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Dmgm-Kcy J502-ND
J3, J4, J7, J8
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Quick Start
1) Connect a +3.3V power supply to J9 (VCC).
Connect the power-supply ground to J10.
TP1, TP2, TP3,
TP5, TP6, J9, J10
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2) Connect a differential or single-ended input signal
(differential voltage amplitude between 700mV and
1100mV) to a cable. Connect the other end of the
cable to the cable equalizer inputs at SMA edge
connectors J8 (EIN-) and J7 (EIN+).
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MAX3801 EV kmi drir ꢃhcci
3) Connect a 50 oscilloscope to SMA edge connec-
tors J3 and J4 to observe the output of the cable
equalizer.
4) The cable integrity monitor (CIM) outputs can be
monitored at TP1 (CIM-) and TP2 (CIM+).
5) The loss of signal (LOS) output can be monitored at
TP3.
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