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MAX2753 Evaluation Kit
General Description
The MAX2753 evaluation kit (EV kit) simplifies evalua-
tion of the MAX2753 VCO. This kit enables testing of the
device’s RF performance and requires no additional
support circuitry. The signal outputs use two SMA con-
nectors to facilitate the connection to RF test equip-
ment.
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Easy Evaluation of MAX2753
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+2.7V to +5.5V Single-Supply Operation
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RF Outputs Matched to 50Ω
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All Critical Peripheral Components Included
Features
Evaluates: MAX2753
Component List
DESIGNATION QTY
DESCRIPTION
Ordering Information
PART
MAX2753EVKIT
TEMP. RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
PIN-PACKAGE
8
µMAX
C2, C3, C4
C1, C5
R1, R2
OUTP, OUTN
JU1
U1
3
2
2
2
4
1
220pF ±5% ceramic capacitors (0603)
Murata GRM39COH0G221J50
0.1µF ±5% ceramic capacitors (0603)
Taiyo Yuden EMK107BJ104KA
1kΩ ±5% resistors (0603)
SMA connector (PC edge-mount)
EFJohnson 142-0701-801
3-pin headers
MAX2753EUA
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•
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A 50Ω SMA cable
A 50Ω SMA termination
A 50Ω balun (optional)
Connections and Setup
This section provides a step-by-step guide to the func-
tions and operation of these EV kits.
1) Connect 50Ω SMA termination to OUTN.
2) Connect a DC supply set to +3V (through an
ammeter, if desired) to the V
CC
and GND terminals
on the EV kit.
3) Apply +3V to the
SHDN
control input.
4) Turn on the DC supply. The supply current should
read about 9mA.
5) Connect the VCO output, OUTP, to a spectrum ana-
lyzer with a 50Ω coaxial cable (minimize length). To
measure differential output power, a 50Ω balun is
required.
6) Apply a variable DC voltage to the TUNE input
(+0.4V to +2.4V).
7) Check f
MIN
and f
MAX
on the spectrum analyzer by
varying the tuning voltage.
8) Check the output power level (-11dBm typ single-
ended, -8dBm differential).
9) Connect the 50Ω termination to OUTP
10) Repeat steps 5 through 8.
Component Suppliers
SUPPLIER
Murata Electronics
Taiyo Yuden
PHONE
800-831-9172
408-573-4150
FAX
814-238-0490
408-573-4159
Note:
Please indicate that you are using the MAX2753 when
contacting these component suppliers.
Quick Start
The MAX2753 EV kit is fully assembled and factory test-
ed. Follow the instructions in the
Connections and
Setup
section for proper device evaluation.
Test Equipment Required
This section lists the recommended test equipment to
verify operation of the MAX2753. It is intended as a
guide only, and some substitutions are possible.
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•
•
A two-channel power supply at +2.7V to +5.5V
An ammeter (optional)
An RF spectrum analyzer (HP 8561E, for example)
that covers the operating frequency range of the
MAX2753, as well as a few harmonics
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MAX2753 Evaluation Kit
MAX2753 Evaluation Kit
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C1
0.1µF
R1
TUNE
1kΩ
C2
220pF
3
V
CC
1
SHDN
3
2
BYP
GND
8
V
TUNE
U1
MAX2753
OUTN
7
OUTN
SMA
V
CC
GND
V
CC
6
C4
220pF
C5
0.1µF
V
CC
GND
2
JU1
R2
1kΩ
C3
220pF
4
SHDN
OUTP
5
OUTP
SMA
Figure 1. MAX2753 EV Kit Schematic
1.0"
1.0"
Figure 2. MAX2753 EV Kit Component Placement Guide—
Component Side
Figure 3. MAX2753 EV Kit PC Board Layout—Component Side
1.0"
1.0"
Figure 4. MAX2753 EV Kit PC Board Layout—Ground Plane
Figure 5. MAX2753 EV Kit PC Board Layout—Solder Side
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