19-2060; Rev 0; 6/01 MAX3801 Evaluation Kit Features ♦ SMA Connectors for All High-Speed Inputs and Outputs ♦ Fully Assembled and Tested Ordering Information Component List DESIGNATION QTY C1, C4, C5, C6, C8, C9, C10, C15–C18, C24, C25 13 0.1µF ±10% ceramic capacitors (0603) Murata GRM39X7R104K010A C11 1 33µF ±10% tantalum capacitor ‘C’ case, AVX TAJC336K016 R1, R2, R3 3 100kΩ ±5% resistors (0603) 1 MAX3801UGG 24-pin QFN-EP Note: U1 has an exposed paddle that requires it to be solder attached to circuit board to insure proper functionality of part. U1 J3, J4, J7, J8 4 PART TEMP RANGE IC PACKAGE MAX3801EVKIT 0°C to +85°C 24 QFN-EP DESCRIPTION Component Suppliers PHONE FAX AVX SUPPLIER 843-444-2863 843-626-3123 Digi-Key 218-681-6674 218-681-3380 EF Johnson 402-474-4800 402-474-4858 Murata 415-964-6321 415-964-8165 Note: Please indicate that you are using the MAX3801 when contacting these component suppliers. SMA edge-mount connectors Johnson 142-0701-801, or Digi-Key J502-ND Note: Cut center pin to approximately 1/16in length. Quick Start 1) Connect a +3.3V power supply to J9 (VCC). Connect the power-supply ground to J10. TP1, TP2, TP3, TP5, TP6, J9, J10 7 Test points, Digi-Key 5000K-ND None 1 MAX3801 EV kit Rev A circuit board None 1 MAX3801 data sheet None 1 MAX3801 EV kit data sheet 2) Connect a differential or single-ended input signal (differential voltage amplitude between 700mV and 1100mV) to a cable. Connect the other end of the cable to the cable equalizer inputs at SMA edge connectors J8 (EIN-) and J7 (EIN+). 3) Connect a 50Ω oscilloscope to SMA edge connectors J3 and J4 to observe the output of the cable equalizer. 4) The cable integrity monitor (CIM) outputs can be monitored at TP1 (CIM-) and TP2 (CIM+). 5) The loss of signal (LOS) output can be monitored at TP3. ________________________________________________________________ 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: MAX3801 General Description The MAX3801 evaluation kit (EV kit) simplifies evaluation of the MAX3801 adaptive equalizer. The EV kit enables testing of all the device’s functions. SMA connectors with 50Ω controlled-impedance connections to the MAX3801 are provided for all data input and output ports to facilitate connection to high-speed test equipment. Evaluates: MAX3801 MAX3801 Evaluation Kit SMA J8 VCC TP5 J9 C11 33µF J10 VCC C10 0.1µF TP6 24 1 VCC C25 0.1µF 23 VCC C24 0.1µF 22 VCC GND SMA J7 21 EIN- C9 0.1µF 20 VCC EIN+ 19 GND GND GND 18 VCC C1 0.1µF 2 3 VCC C4 0.1µF 4 VCC VCC 17 C8 0.1µF GND U1 GND 16 MAX3801 VCC TP3 TP1 5 LOS CIM- 15 C15 0.1µF R1 100kΩ R3 100kΩ N.C. 14 TP2 6 R2 100kΩ C16 0.1µF N.C. CIM+ GND VCC 7 8 C5 0.1µF EOUT- EOUT+ 9 10 VCC VCC C17 0.1µF GND 11 VCC 13 12 C6 0.1µF C18 0.1µF SMA J3 SMA J4 Figure 1. MAX3801 EV Kit Schematic 2 _______________________________________________________________________________________ MAX3801 Evaluation Kit Figure 3. MAX3801 EV Kit PC Board Layout—Component Side Figure 4. MAX3801 EV Kit PC Board Layout—Ground Plane _______________________________________________________________________________________ 3 Evaluates: MAX3801 Figure 2. MAX3801 EV Kit Component Placement Guide— Component Side Evaluates: MAX3801 MAX3801 Evaluation Kit Figure 5. MAX3801 EV Kit PC Board Layout—Power Plane Figure 6. MAX3801 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. 4 _____________________Maxim Integrated Products, 120 San Gabriel Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 408-737-7600 © 2001 Maxim Integrated Products Printed USA is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products.