MAX9601 Evaluation Kit
Evaluates: MAX9601
General Description
Features
S -2.2V to +3V Input Range with +5V/-5.2V Supplies
S -1.2V to +4V Input Range with +6V/-4.2V Supplies
The MAX9601 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assem-
bled and tested surface-mount PCB that evaluates the
MAX9601 dual-channel PECL output comparators. It
can be used to evaluate the MAX9601’s performance in
tracking high-fidelity narrow pulses, as well as conform
its low-propagation delay and delay dispersion. The
differential input stage accepts a wide range of signals
in the common-mode range from (VEE + 3V) to (VCC -
2V). The outputs are complementary digital signals with
external components necessary to observe the PECL
serial-data output on a 50I input oscilloscope. The
board also provides layout options that allow the output
termination to be modified easily for alternate output
terminations, such as +5V PECL and high impedance
or AC-coupled level translation. The EV kit features test
points to control the complementary latch-enable control
inputs. The EV kit also provides resistor footprints to
evaluate the MAX9601’s adjustable hysteresis feature.
S SMA Connectors to Access Differential Inputs and
Outputs
S Differential PECL Outputs
S Latch Enable
S Adjustable Hysteresis
S Output Terminated for Interfacing with a 50I
Oscilloscope Input
S Allows Alternate Output Terminations
S Fully Assembled and Tested
Ordering Information
PART
TYPE
MAX9601EVKIT+
EV Kit
+Denotes lead(Pb)-free and RoHS compliant.
Component List
DESIGNATION
QTY
DESCRIPTION
DESIGNATION
QTY
DESCRIPTION
C1, C13,
C17, C22
LEA, LEA,
LEB, LEB
4
0I Q5% resistors (0603)
4
Test points
R1, R4,
R10, R13
10FF Q10%, 10V X7R ceramic
capacitors (1206)
Murata GRM31CR71A106K
TDK C3216X7R1A106K
4
4
4.53I Q1% resistors (0603)
82.5I Q1% resistors (0603)
C5, C8,
C11, C20
4
4
R2, R3,
R11, R12
R6, R8, R9,
R15, R17, R18
0.1FF Q10%, 50V X7R ceramic
capacitors (0603)
Murata GRM188R71H104K
TDK C1608X7R1H104K
6
2
8
49.9I Q1% resistors (0603)
16.5kI Q1% resistors (0603)
90.9I Q1% resistors (0603)
C6, C9,
C12, C19
R7, R16
R19–R22,
R27–R30
0.01FF Q10%, 50V X7R ceramic
capacitors (0603)
Murata GRM188R71H103K
TDK C1608X7R1H103K
C7, C10,
C18, C21
Dual PECL high-speed
comparator (20 TSSOP)
Maxim MAX9601EUP+
4
8
U1
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1
1
PCB: MAX9601 EVALUATION
KIT+
INA+, INA-,
INB+, INB-, QA,
QA, QB, QB
Edge-mount receptacle SMA
connectors
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct
at 1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maximintegrated.com.
19-5092; Rev 0; 12/09