19-2691; Rev 0; 12/02
MAX9981 Evaluation Kit
General Description
Features
ꢀ Fully Assembled and Tested
ꢀ +27.3dBm Input IP3
ꢀ +13.6dBm Input 1dB Compression Point
ꢀ 825MHz to 915MHz RF Frequency
ꢀ 725MHz to 1085MHz LO Frequency
ꢀ 70MHz to 170MHz IF Frequency
ꢀ 2.1dB Conversion Gain
The MAX9981 evaluation kit (EV kit) simplifies the evalu-
ation of the MAX9981 825MHz to 915MHz dual high-lin-
earity active down-converter mixer. It is fully assembled
and tested at the factory. Standard 50Ω SMA connec-
tors are included for the inputs and outputs to allow
quick and easy evaluation on the test bench.
This document provides a list of equipment required to
evaluate the device, a straightforward test procedure to
verify functionality, a description of the EV kit circuit,
the circuit schematic, a bill of materials (BOM) and art-
work for each layer of the PC board.
ꢀ 10.8dB Noise Figure
ꢀ 42dB Channel-to-Channel Isolation
ꢀ -5dBm to +5dBm LO Drive
Contact MaximDirect sales at 888-629-4642 to check
on pricing and availability for these kits.
ꢀ Built-In LO Switch with 52dB LO1-to-LO2 Isolation
Component Suppliers
Ordering Information
SUPPLIER
Coilcraft
PHONE
WEBSITE
PART
TEMP RANGE IC PACKAGE
800-322-2645 www.coilcraft.com
36 QFN-EP*
(6mm × 6mm)
MAX9981EVKIT -40°C to +85°C
*EP = Exposed paddle.
Digi-Key
Johnson
800-344-4539 www.digikey.com
507-833-8822 www.johnsoncomponents.com
Mini-Circuits 718-934-4500 www.minicircuits.com
Murata 770-436-1300 www.murata.com
Component List
DESIGNATION QTY
DESCRIPTION
DESIGNATION QTY
DESCRIPTION
33pF ±±5, ±ꢀ0 Cꢀꢁ ceramic
capacitors (ꢀ6ꢀ3)
Murata ꢁRM188±C1H33ꢀJ
560nH 5ꢀ wire-wound
inductors (1008)
Coilcraft 1008CS-561XJBC
C1, C4
C2, C3
2
2
4
2
2
4
4
L1–L4
4
3.9pF ±ꢀ.2±pF, ±ꢀ0 Cꢀꢁ ceramic
capacitors (ꢀ6ꢀ3)
Murata ꢁRM188±C1H3R9C
R1, R2
R3–R6
R7
2
4
1
267Ω 1ꢀ resistors (0603)
137Ω 1ꢀ resistors (0603)
47kΩ 5ꢀ resistor (0603)
1ꢀꢀpF ±±5, ±ꢀ0 Cꢀꢁ ceramic
capacitors (ꢀ6ꢀ3)
Murata ꢁRM188±C1H1ꢀ1J
C±, C6,
C9, C1ꢀ
PC board edge-mount SMA RF
connectors (flat tab launch)
Johnson 142-0741-856
J1–J6
6
1±pF ±±5, ±ꢀ0 Cꢀꢁ ceramic
capacitors (ꢀ6ꢀ3)
Murata ꢁRM188±C1H1±ꢀJ
4:1 transformers (200:50)
Mini-Circuits TC4-1W-7A
C7, C8
T1, T2
TP1
1
1
1
Large test point for 0.063in PC board
(red) Mouser 151-107
ꢀ.ꢀ33µF ±1ꢀ5, 2±0 ꢂ7R ceramic
capacitors (ꢀ6ꢀ3)
Murata ꢁRM188R71E333K
C11, C12
Large test point for 0.063in PC board
(black) Mouser 151-103
TP2
22ꢀpF ±±5, ±ꢀ0 Cꢀꢁ ceramic
capacitors (ꢀ6ꢀ3)
Murata ꢁRM188±C1H221J
C13, C16,
C17, C2ꢀ
Large test point for 0.063in PC board
(white) Mouser 151-101
TP3
U1
1
1
MAX9981EGX-T*
33ꢀpF ±±5, ±ꢀ0 Cꢀꢁ ceramic
capacitors (ꢀ6ꢀ3)
Murata ꢁRM188±C1H331J
C14, C1±,
C18, C19
*The exposed paddle conductor on U1 must be solder
attached to a grounded pad on the circuit to ensure a proper
electrical/thermal design.
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1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.