19-2574; Rev 0; 9/02 MAX4001 Evaluation Kit Features ♦ 2.7V to 5.5V Single-Supply Operation ♦ 50Ω SMA Connector on RF Input ♦ Low-Profile Design (0.65mm, max) ♦ On-Board Quasi-Measurement Mode Circuitry ♦ On-Board Shutdown Control ♦ Ultra-Compact Solution ♦ Fully Assembled and Tested Surface-Mount Board Ordering Information PART TEMP RANGE MAX4001EVKIT 0°C to +70°C IC PACKAGE 9 UCSP Note: To evaluate the MAX4000 or MAX4002, request a MAX4000EBL or a MAX4002EBL free sample with the MAX4001EVKIT. Component List DESIGNATION QTY DESCRIPTION JU1, JU2 2 0.1µF ±20%, 10V X5R ceramic capacitors (0402) TDK C1005X5R1A104M Not installed (0402) 2200pF ±10%, 50V X7R ceramic capacitor (0402) TDK C1005X7R1H222K 33pF ±5%, 50V C0G ceramic capacitor (0402) TDK C1005C0G1H330J 100pF ±5%, 50V C0G ceramic capacitors (0402) TDK C1005C0G1H101J 2-pin headers JU3 1 3-pin header C1, C3, C5 3 C2 1 C4 1 C6 1 C7, C8 2 R1 1 100Ω ±1% resistor (0402) R2 1 52.3Ω ±1% resistor (0402) DESIGNATION QTY R3 1 0Ω ±5% resistor (0402) DESCRIPTION R4 1 Not installed (0402) R5, R6, R8 3 10.0kΩ ±1% resistors (0402) R7 1 14.0kΩ ±1% resistor (0402) RFIN 1 SMA connector (PC edge-mount) U1 1 MAX4001EBL-T (9-bump UCSP) Top mark: ABE U2 1 MAX4412EXK-T (5-pin SC70) Top mark: ABH None 3 Shunts None 1 MAX4001 EV kit PC board None 1 MAX4000/MAX4001/MAX4002 data sheet None 1 MAX4001 EV kit data sheet Component Suppliers SUPPLIER TDK PHONE FAX 847-803-6100 847-390-4405 WEBSITE www.component.tdk.com Note: Please indicate that you are using the MAX4001 when contacting this component supplier. UCSP is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. ________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at 1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com. 1 Evaluates: MAX4000/MAX4001/MAX4002 General Description The MAX4001 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled and tested surface-mount circuit board that evaluates the MAX4001 RF-detecting controller in a 9-bump chipscale package (UCSP™). The MAX4001 EV kit includes on-board shutdown control as well as quasi-measurement mode circuitry to provide an easy method to evaluate the MAX4001. The RF input utilizes a 50Ω SMA connector for convenient connection to test equipment. The MAX4001 EV kit can also be used to evaluate the MAX4000 and MAX4002 RF-detecting controllers. Evaluates: MAX4000/MAX4001/MAX4002 MAX4001 Evaluation Kit Quick Start Recommended Equipment • One variable DC power supply capable of supplying between 2.7V and 5.5V at 50mA • One signal generator capable of delivering -35dBm to +10dBm at frequencies between 900MHz and 2.5GHz • One voltmeter Procedure The MAX4001 EV kit is fully assembled and tested. Follow the steps below to verify board operation. Do not turn on the power supply until all connections are completed: 1) Set the variable DC power supply to 3V. 2) Ensure that the variable DC power supply is turned off. 3) Connect the positive terminal of the variable DC power supply to the pad marked VCC. Connect the ground return of the variable DC power supply to the pad marked GND. 4) Set the signal generator to produce an output signal of 0dBm at a frequency of 2.5GHz. 5) Ensure that the signal generator is turned off. 6) Connect the signal generator to the edge-mount SMA connector marked RFIN. 7) Connect the positive terminal of the voltmeter to the pad marked SET. Connect the ground return of the voltmeter to the pad marked GND. evaluate the MAX4000 and MAX4002 RF-detecting controllers. For operation in controller mode, both JU1 and JU2 should be removed. Use a DAC or external precision voltage supply to apply the set-point voltage to the SET pad. Connect the RF source (the Power Amplifier (PA) output through a directional coupler) to the RFIN SMA connector. Connect the gain control pin of the PA to the OUT pad. When used in controller mode, a capacitor (C4) must be present for loop stability (see the Filter Capacitor Selection section). To simulate an Automatic Gain-Control (AGC) loop, a quasi-measurement mode can be implemented where the MAX4001 delivers an output voltage that is proportional to the log of the input signal (see the QuasiMeasurement Mode section). To establish the transfer function of the log amp, the RF input power level should be swept while the voltage at the SET pad is measured. This is the simplest method to validate operation of the evaluation board. Shutdown Control Jumper JU3 controls the CMOS-compatible shutdown pin (SHDN) of the MAX4001, which disables the MAX4001. Removing the shunt from JU3 allows the SHDN pin to be driven with an external signal source connected to the SHDN pad (see Table 1 for shutdown shunt positions). Table 1. Shutdown Selection JUMPER 8) Ensure that shunts are installed across jumpers JU1 and JU2. 9) Ensure that a shunt is placed across pin 1 and pin 2 of jumper JU3. 10) Turn on the variable DC power supply. 11) Turn on/enable the output of the signal generator. 12) Verify with the voltmeter that an output voltage of 1.2V (±5%) is produced between the SET pad and the GND pad. Detailed Description The MAX4001 EV kit is a fully assembled and tested surface-mount circuit board that evaluates the MAX4001 RF-detecting controller. The MAX4001 EV kit includes on-board shutdown control as well as quasimeasurement mode circuitry to provide an easy method to evaluate the MAX4001. The RF input utilizes a 50Ω SMA connector for convenient connection to test equipment. The MAX4001 EV kit can also be used to 2 JU3 SHUNT POSITION 1–2 2–3 Not Installed DESCRIPTION MAX4001 enabled MAX4001 disabled SHDN pin driven by an external signal source Quasi-Measurement Mode Enabling the quasi-measurement mode changes the MAX4001 EV kit function from a PA controller to a log detector. This mode allows for easy measurement of RFIN versus the SET voltage and these measurements can then be used to find the intercept and slope required for the given application. Placing shunts across JU1 and JU2 enables the quasimeasurement mode (which connects the OUT voltage through an inverting op amp to the SET pin). The quasimeasurement mode yields a nominal relationship between RFIN and SET (see Table 2 for quasi-measurement mode shunt positions). _______________________________________________________________________________________ MAX4001 Evaluation Kit JUMPER SHUNT POSITION Installed DESCRIPTION Quasi-measurement mode enabled JU1, JU2 Not Installed Quasi-measurement mode disabled Filter Capacitor Selection When functioning as a PA controller, the MAX4001 requires some capacitance to maintain loop stability. Global System for Mobile (GSM) applications require a control-loop bandwidth of at least 150kHz. A 2200pF capacitor, C4, is installed to obtain this control-loop bandwidth. Refer to the Gain and Phase vs. Frequency graph in the Applications Information section of the MAX4000/MAX4001/MAX4002 data sheet for alternative capacitor values. Evaluating the MAX4002 The MAX4001 can be replaced with the MAX4002 to allow an input range of -30dBm to +15dBm in 50Ω. The modifications required are as follows: 1) Replace U1 with a MAX4002EBL. Layout Considerations A good PC board is an essential part of RF circuit design. The MAX4001 EV kit PC board can serve as a guide for laying out a board using the MAX4000/ MAX4001/MAX4002. Keep traces carrying RF signals as short as possible to minimize radiation and insertion loss due to the PC board. Each VCC node on the PC board should have its own decoupling capacitor. This minimizes supply coupling from one section of the PC board to another. Using a star topology for the supply layout, in which each VCC node in the circuit has a separate connection to the central VCC node, can further minimize coupling between sections of the PC board. Evaluating the MAX4000/MAX4002 Evaluating the MAX4000 The MAX4001 can be replaced with the MAX4000 to allow an input range of -45dBm to 0dBm into 50Ω. The modifications required are as follows: 1) Replace U1 with a MAX4000EBL. 2) Replace C6 with a 0Ω (0402) resistor. _______________________________________________________________________________________ 3 Evaluates: MAX4000/MAX4001/MAX4002 Table 2. Quasi-Measurement Mode Selection Evaluates: MAX4000/MAX4001/MAX4002 MAX4001 Evaluation Kit VCC C6 33pF RFIN A1 SMA R2 52.3Ω 1% JU3 VCC U1 VCC 1 SHDN VCC RFIN A2 SHDN OUT A3 C2 GND OUT B3 CLPF GND C2 OPEN R4 OPEN JU2 C4 2200pF C3 R5 10kΩ 1% C5 0.1µF R1 100Ω 1% C1 0.1µF R3 0Ω SET C8 100pF JU1 C7 100pF C1 MAX4001 2 3 SET VCC B1 VCC 5 4 1 3 2 U2 MAX4412 R6 10kΩ 1% VCC R7 14kΩ 1% R8 10kΩ 1% C3 0.1µF Figure 1. MAX4001 EV Kit Schematic 4 _______________________________________________________________________________________ MAX4001 Evaluation Kit Figure 3. MAX4001 EV Kit PC Board Layout—Component Side Figure 4. MAX4001 EV Kit PC Board Layout—Ground Plane on Layers 2 and 3 Figure 5. MAX4001 EV Kit PC Board Layout—Solder Side Maxim cannot assume responsibility for use of any circuitry other than circuitry entirely embodied in a Maxim product. No circuit patent licenses are implied. Maxim reserves the right to change the circuitry and specifications without notice at any time. Maxim Integrated Products, 120 San Gabriel Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 408-737-7600 _____________________ 5 © 2002 Maxim Integrated Products Printed USA is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products. Evaluates: MAX4000/MAX4001/MAX4002 Figure 2. MAX4001 EV Kit Component Placement Guide— Component Side