MAX7042 Evaluation Kit
Evaluates: MAX7042
General Description
Features
S Proven PCB Layout
The MAX7042 evaluation kit (EV kit) allows for a detailed
evaluation of the MAX7042 superheterodyne receiver.
It enables testing of the device’s RF performance and
requires no additional support circuitry. The RF input
circuit is designed to work with a 50I source imped-
ance RF signal generator and has an SMA connector for
convenient connection to test equipment. The EV kit can
also directly interface to the user’s embedded design for
easy data decoding.
S Proven Components Parts List
S Multiple Test Points Provided On Board
S Available in 315MHz or 433.92MHz Optimized
Versions
S 308MHz and 418MHz Operation Possible by
Changing Components
S Fully Assembled and Tested
The MAX7042 EV kit comes in two versions, a 315MHz
version and a 433.92MHz version. The passive com-
ponents are optimized for these frequencies. These
components can be changed to work at 308MHz and
418MHz. In addition, the 4kbps Manchester received
data rate can be adjusted from 0kbps to 33kbps by
changing two more components.
S Can Operate as a Stand-Alone Receiver with the
Addition of an Antenna
Ordering Information
PART
TYPE
EV Kit
EV Kit
For easy implementation into the customer’s design, the
MAX7042 EV kit also features a proven PCB layout that
can be duplicated easily for quicker time to market. The
EV kit Gerber files are available upon request.
MAX7042EVKIT-315+
MAX7042EVKIT-433+
+Denotes lead(Pb)-free and RoHS compliant.
Component List
DESIGNATION QTY
DESCRIPTION
DESIGNATION QTY
DESCRIPTION
0.01FF Q10%, 50V X7R ceramic
capacitors (0603)
Murata GRM188R71H103K
220pF Q10%, 50V C0G ceramic
capacitors (0603)
Murata GRM1885C1H221K
C1, C20, C21
C2, C22
3
2
C11, C18
C12
2
1
3
1
0.1FF Q10%, 16V X7R ceramic
capacitors (0603)
Murata GRM188R71C104K
1500pF Q10%, 50V X7R ceramic
capacitor (0603)
Murata GRM188R71H152K
15pF Q5%, 50V C0G ceramic
capacitors (0603)
Murata GRM1885C1H150J
0.047FF Q10% 50V X7R ceramic
capacitors (0603)
Murata GRM188R71H473K
C14, C15,
C16
C3, C4
2
0
3
C5, C6, C13,
C19
Not installed, ceramic capacitors
(0603)
470pF Q5% 50V C0G ceramic
capacitor (0603)
Murata GRM1885C1H471JA01
C17
100pF Q5%, 50V C0G ceramic
capacitors (0603)
Murata GRM1885C1H101J
C7, C8, C9
GND, TP8
JU1, JU4–JU11
JU2, JU3
2
9
0
1
Black miniature test points
3-pin headers
Not installed, 3-pin headers
2-pin header
315MHz:
1.2pF Q0.1pF, 50V C0G ceramic
capacitor (0603)
JU12
315MHz:
82nH Q5% inductor (0603)
Coilcraft 0603CS-82NXJLU
Murata GRM1885C1H1R2B
C10
1
433.92MHz:
Not installed, ceramic capacitor
(0603)
L1
1
433.92MHz:
39nH Q 5% inductor (0603)
Coilcraft 0603CS-39NXJLU
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct
at 1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maximintegrated.com.
19-4963; Rev 0; 9/09