19-2027; Rev 1; 3/04
MAX2291 Evaluation Kit
General Description
The MAX2291 evaluation kit (EV kit) simplifies evalua-
tion of the MAX2291 power amplifier (PA). It enables
testing of the device’s RF performance and requires no
additional support circuitry. The EV kit’s signal inputs
and outputs use SMA connectors to facilitate the con-
nection of RF test equipment.
Three versions of the MAX2291 EV kit are available,
covering N-CDMA, TDMA, and WCDMA/UMTS.
♦
Easy Evaluation of the MAX2291
♦
+2.7V to +4.2V Single-Supply Operation
♦
Jumpers for Digital Power Control and Shutdown
♦
All Critical Peripheral Components Included
Features
Evaluates: MAX2291
Component Suppliers
SUPPLIER
Alpha
ATC
Coilcraft
Kayama
Murata
PHONE
360-647-2360
949-583-9119
847-639-6400
219-489-1533
770-436-1300
FAX
360-671-4936
949-583-9213
847-639-1469
219-489-2261
770-436-3030
PART
MAX2291NCDMAEVKIT
MAX2291TDMAEVKIT
MAX2291WCDMAEVKIT
Ordering Information
TEMP RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
-40°C to +85°C
IC PACKAGE
5
×
5 UCSP
5
×
5 UCSP
5
×
5 UCSP
Component List
N-CDMA
DESIGNATION
C17, C46, C47,
C50, L8, L12,
R2, IN2SMA
C45, C54, C57,
C64
C48
C49
C52
C56
C58
C62
C65
C66
QTY
0
DESCRIPTION
Not installed
0.01µF capacitors, Murata
GRM36X7R103K16
470pF capacitor, Murata
GRM36X7R471K50
6.0pF ±0.1pF capacitor, Murata
GRM36COG6R0B50
1.6pF ±0.1pF capacitor, Murata
GRM36COG1R6B50
10pF ±0.1pF capacitor, Murata
GRM36COG100B50
5.0pF ±0.1pF capacitor, Murata
GRM36COG5R0B50
0.1µF capacitor, Murata
GRM39X7R104K16
10µF, 6.3V, 100m
Ω
Taiyo Yuden
ceramic capacitor, 1206 case size
22pF capacitor, Murata
GRM36COG220J50
DESIGNATION
C90
C91
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
C92
D1
L9, L15
L11
L14
R14
R16
R17, R18
R19
U1
VCC, GND
VCC, GND
IN1, OUT
JU1, JU2
QTY
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
DESCRIPTION
4.7pF ±0.1pF capacitor, ATC
ATC100A4R7BW150XB
1.6pF ±0.1pF capacitor, ATC
ATC100A1R6BW150XB
0.75pF ±0.1pF capacitor, Murata
GRM36COGR75B50
Pin diode, Alpha SMP1320-079
0Ω ±5% resistors
2.55nH inductor, Coilcraft 0906-3
33nH inductor, Murata
LQP10A33G00
27.4kΩ ±1% resistor (0402)
24kΩ ±5% resistor (0402)
15kΩ ±1% resistors (0402)
8.2kΩ ±1% resistor (0402)
MAX2291 5
×
5 UCSP™
Banana jacks (red for VCC and
black for GND), solder to 2-pin
headers straight up
2-pin headers (0.1in centers)
0.031in edge-mount SMAs
3-pin headers (0.1in centers)
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MAX2291 Evaluation Kit
Evaluates: MAX2291
Component List
TDMA
DESIGNATION
C17, C49, C50,
C52, C54, C58,
D1, R2,
IN2SMA, L9,
L14, L15, R17,
R19
C45, C57, C64
C48
C49
C56
C62
QTY
DESCRIPTION
WCDMA
DESIGNATION
C17, C46, C47,
C50, L8, L12,
D1, R2, IN2SMA,
JU9, R15
C45, C54, C57,
C64
C48
C49
C52
C56
C66
C58
C62
C65
C90
C91
C92
D1
L9, L15
L11
L14
R14
R16
R17, R18
R19
U1
VCC, GND
VCC, GND
IN1, OUT
JU1, JU2
QTY
0
DESCRIPTION
Not installed
0.01µF capacitors, Murata
GRM36X7R103K16
470pF capacitor, Murata
GRM36X7R471K50
5.6pF ±0.1pF capacitor, Murata
GRM36COG5R6B50
1.3pF ±0.1pF capacitor, Murata
GRM36COG1R3B50
9.1pF ±0.1pF capacitor, Murata
GRM36COG9R1B50
22pF capacitor, Murata
GRM36COG220J50
4.0pF ±0.1pF capacitor, Murata
GRM36COG4R0B50
0.01µF capacitor, Murata
GRM39X7R103K16
10µF, 6.3V, 100mΩ, Taiyo Yuden
ceramic capacitor, 1206 case size
3.9pF ±0.1pF capacitor, ATC
ATC100A3R9BW150XB
3.3pF ±0.1pF capacitor, ATC
ATC100A3R3BW150XB
0.5pF ±0.1pF capacitor, Murata
GRM36COG0R5B50
Pin diode, Alpha SMP1320-079
0Ω ±5% resistors
2.55nH inductor, Coilcraft 0906-3
33nH inductor, Murata
LQP10A33G00
20kΩ ±1% resistor (0402)
24kΩ ±5% resistor (0402)
15kΩ ±1% resistor (0402)
8.25kΩ ±1% resistor (0402)
MAX2291 5
×
5 UCSP
Banana jacks (red for V
CC
and
black for GND), solder to
2-pin headers straight up
2-pin headers (0.1in centers)
0.031 in edge-mount SMAs
3-pin headers (0.1in centers)
0
Not installed
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
1
1
1
1
0.01µF capacitors, Murata
GRM36X7R103K16
470pF capacitor, Murata
GRM36X7R471K50
5.0pF capacitor, Murata
GRM36COG050C50
10pF ±5% capacitor, ATC
ATC650L100JW25
0.01µF capacitor, Murata
GRM39X7R103K16
10µF, 6.3V, 100mΩ, Taiyo Yuden
ceramic capacitor,
1206 case size
22pF capacitor, Murata
GRM36COG220J50
4.7pF ±0.1pF capacitor, ATC
ATC100A4R7BW150XB
1.8pF ±0.1pF capacitor, ATC
ATC100A1R8BW150XB
1.2nH, Murata LQP10A1N2B00
2.55nH inductor, Coilcraft 0906-
33nH inductor, Murata
LQP10A33G00
16.2kΩ ±1% resistor (0402)
24kΩ ±5% resistor (0402)
15kΩ ±1% resistor (0402)
MAX2291 5
×
5 UCSP
Banana jacks (red for V
CC
and
black for GND), solder to 2-pin
headers straight up
2-pin headers (0.1in centers)
0.031in edge-mount SMAs
3-pin header (0.1in centers)
C65
1
C66
C90
C91
L9
L11
L14
R14
R16
R18
U1
VCC, GND
VCC, GND
IN1, OUT
JU1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
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MAX2291 Evaluation Kit
Component List
KOREAN BAND CDMA
DESIGNATION
C17, C46, C47,
C50, L8, L12,
D1, R2,
IN2SMA
C45, C54, C57,
C64
C48
C49
C52
C56, C66
C58
C62
QTY
DESCRIPTION
DESIGNATION
C90
0
Not installed
C91
4
1
1
1
2
1
1
0.01µF capacitors, Murata
GRM36X7R103K16
470pF capacitor, Murata
GRM36X7R471K50
6.8pF ±0.1pF capacitor, Murata
GRM36COG6R8B50
1.6pF ±0.1pF capacitor, Murata
GRM36COG1R6B50
22pF capacitors, Murata
GRM36COG220J50
5.0pF ±0.1pF capacitor, Murata
GRM36COG5R0B50
0.01µF capacitor, Murata
GRM39X7R103K16
10µF, 6.3V, 100mΩ, Taiyo Yuden
ceramic capacitor, 1206
case size
C92
D1
L9
L11
L14
L15
R14
R16
R17, R18
R19
U1
VCC, GND
VCC, GND
IN1, OUT
JU1, JU2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
QTY
1
DESCRIPTION
4.7pF ±0.1pF capacitor, ATC
ATC100A4R7BW150XB
1.8pF ±0.1pF capacitor, ATC
ATC100A1R8BW150XB
1.6pF ±0.1pF capacitor, Murata
GRM36COG1R6B50
Pin diode, Alpha SMP1320-079
0Ω ±5% resistor
2.55nH inductor Coilcraft 0906-3
33nH inductor, Murata
LQP10A33G00
1.2nH inductor, Murata
LQP10A1N2B00
27.4kΩ ±1% resistor (0402)
24kΩ ±5% resistor (0402)
15kΩ ±1% resistors (0402)
8.25kΩ ±1% resistor (0402)
MAX2291 5
×
5 UCSP
Banana jacks (red for V
CC
and
black for GND), solder to 2-pin
headers straight up
2-pin headers (0.1in centers)
0.031in edge-mount SMAs
3-pin headers (0.1in centers)
Evaluates: MAX2291
C65
1
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MAX2291 Evaluation Kit
Evaluates: MAX2291
Quick Start
MAX2291 EV kits are fully assembled and factory test-
ed. Follow the instructions in the
Connections and
Setup
section for proper device evaluation.
1) Connect a DC supply set to +3.5V (through an
ammeter if desired) to the V
CC
and GND terminals
on the EV kit. Do not turn on the supply.
2) Connect one RF signal generator to the IN1 SMA
connector; do not turn on the generator’s output. Set
the generator for output frequency and power level
according to Table 1.
3) Connect a 20dB pad to the OUT SMA connector on
the EV kit. This is to prevent overloading of the
power sensor and the power meter.
4) Connect a power sensor to the 20dB pad.
5) Connect the power sensor to a power meter. Set the
power meter offset to 20dB and frequency accord-
ing to Table 1. For more accuracy, measure the
actual offset.
6) Connect jumpers JU1 and JU2 to make
SHDN
=
V
CC
, MODE = GND. This sets the MAX2291 to high-
power mode. The MAX2291 EV kit is shipped in this
setting.
7) Turn on the DC supply. The supply current should
read approximately 170mA.
8) Activate the RF generator’s output. The power meter
should read approximately +29dBm (N-CDMA). The
supply current should increase to approximately
630mA (N-CDMA). See Table 1 for approximate
readings in other modes.
9) Another method for determining gain is by using a
network analyzer (optional). This has the advantage
of displaying gain versus a swept-frequency band,
in addition to displaying input return loss. Refer to
the network analyzer manufacturer’s user manual for
setup details.
Test Equipment Required
This section lists the test equipment recommended to
verify operation of the MAX2291. It is intended as a guide
only, and some substitutions are possible:
• One RF signal generator capable of delivering at
least +5dBm of output power at the operating fre-
quency (HPE4433B or equivalent)
• One RF power sensor capable of handling at least
+20dBm of output power at the operating frequency
(HP 8482A or equivalent)
• One RF power meter capable of measuring up to
+20dBm of output power at the operating frequency
(HP 437B or equivalent)
• An RF spectrum analyzer that covers the MAX2291
operating frequency range, as well as a few harmon-
ics (FSEB20, for example)
• A power supply capable of up to 1A at +2.7V to
+4.2V
• An optional ammeter for measuring the supply cur-
rent
• Two SMA cables
• One SMA 20dB pad
• A network analyzer (HP 8753D, for example) to mea-
sure small-signal return loss and gain (optional)
Connections and Setup
This section provides a step-by-step guide to operating
the EV kit and testing the device’s function. Do not turn
on the DC power or RF signal generators until all con-
nections are made.
Table 1. Typical Operating Conditions
PARAMETER
Frequency
Signal Generator Power
Output Power
Supply Current
N-CDMA
1880
+2
+29
630
TDMA
1880
+3
+30.5
800
KCDMA
1765
+2
+29
630
WCDMA
1950
+1
+28
480
UNITS
MHz
dBm
dBm
mA
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MAX2291 Evaluation Kit
Evaluates: MAX2291
VCC
VCC
HIGH
LOW
VCC
C65
10µF
GND
SMA
C62
0.1µF
D1
E1
C58
5.0pF
OUTL
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
C52
1.6pF
C92
0.75pF
L9
OΩ
VCC
C4
R19
VCC
8.25kΩ
1%
C57
0.01µF
C56
10pF
BIAS2L
INL/SHDN
C3
C2
R17
15kΩ
1%
V
CC
BIAS1L
V
CC
C1
L15
OΩ
C54
0.01µF
ON
OFF
V
CC
B1
BIAS1H
A5
R14
27.4kΩ
1%
C91
1.6pF
C90
4.7pF
OUT
C66
22pF
C64
0.01µF
JU2
VCC
E5
A3
MODE
GND
V
CC
A1
C45
0.01µF
A2
U1
MAX2291
N.C.
L11
2.55nH
E3
B2
OUTH
GND
GND
E2
L14
33nH
C48
470pF
INH
A4
E4
D5
D1
B4
R18
15kΩ
1%
B3
C49
6.0pF
VCC
IN1
SMA
C5
BIAS2H
B5
VCC
R16
24kΩ
JU1
Figure 1. MAX2291 N-CDMA EV Kit Schematic
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