19-3093; Rev 0; 12/03 MAX3942 Evaluation Kit The MAX3942 evaluation kit (EV kit) is an assembled demonstration board that provides electrical evaluation of the MAX3942 10.7Gbps modulator driver. The outputs are interfaced to SMA connectors that can be connected to a 50Ω terminated oscilloscope. _____________________________Features ♦ SMA Connectors for All High-Speed I/Os ♦ Configured for Electrical Operation, No Laser Necessary ♦ Single -5.2V Power-Supply Operation ♦ Fully Assembled and Tested _____________________ Component List DESIGNATION QTY 2 DESCRIPTION 22µF ±10% tantalum capacitor AVX TAJB226K010 10µF ±10% tantalum capacitor AVX TAJA106K010 0.1µF ±10% ceramic capacitor (0402) 100pF ±5% ceramic capacitors (0201) 0.01µF ±10% ceramic capacitors (0402) SMB connectors, PC mount SMA connectors, edge mount, EF Johnson 142-0701-851 3-pin headers, 0.1in centers 4 2-pin headers, 0.1in centers 1 C1 1 C2 1 C3 1 C10, C25, C26, C27, C28, C33 C22, C24, C29, C31, C42 J5, J9 J6, J16, J31−J34 JP1, JP3 JP2, JP8, JP9, JP10 L1 6 5 2 6 R1, R3 2 R2 R4 TP4, TP8, TP9, TP12, TP13, TP15, J10, J11 U4 1 1 47nH inductor (0402) 2kΩ variable resistors Bourns 3296W-202 1kΩ ±5% resistor (0402) 4.02kΩ ±1% resistor (0402) 8 Test points 1 None 1 None None None 1 1 7 MAX3942ETG MAX3942 EV kit circuit board, rev A MAX3942 EV kit data sheet MAX3942 data sheet Shunts _________________Ordering Information PART MAX3942EVKIT TEMP RANGE -40°C to +85°C IC PACKAGE 24 THIN QFN ________________ Component Suppliers PHONE FAX AVX SUPPLIER 843-444-2863 843-626-3123 EF Johnson 402-474-4800 402-474-4858 Murata 415-964-6321 415-964-8165 Note: Please indicate that you are using the MAX3942 when ordering from these suppliers. _________________ Detailed Description The MAX3942 EV kit is a fully assembled and factory tested demonstration board that enables testing of all MAX3942 functions. Test Equipment Required • -5.2V power supply with 300mA current capability • Signal-source, 10Gbps minimum capability • Oscilloscope with at least 15GHz performance Test Equipment Interface Warning: The data and clock inputs (DATA±, CLK±) are DC-coupled to the SMA connectors, so be sure to set proper common-mode voltages for these inputs. The modulation outputs (OUT±) are also DC-coupled to the SMA connectors and require a 50Ω to ground load for proper operation. __________________________________________________________________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: MAX3942 _________________General Description Evaluates: MAX3942 MAX3942 Evaluation Kit _____________________________________________________________________ Quick Start 1) If the data is to be latched, place shunt on JP8 (RTEN) to enable the clock inputs. Otherwise, leave it open. 8) Connect a high-bandwidth oscilloscope, such as the Tektronix CSA8000 with 80E01 sampling heads, to J16 (OUT+) and J6 (OUT-). 2) Install a jumper on JP2. 9) High-quality SMA attenuators (14dB or 20dB) are required to reduce the signal level for compatibility with the most sampling heads. The attenuators should be connected directly to the output SMA connectors on the EV kit to minimize transmission line reflections. 3) Install a jumper on the right side of JP3. This allows adjustment of MODSET using R3. 4) To use the pulse-width control (PWC) install a jumper on the lower two pins of JP1. To disable PWC place a jumper on the top two pins of JP1. 5) Ensure that a jumper is not installed on JP9 (MODEN) and enable modulation. 6) Connect a differential signal source to J34 (DATA+) and J33 (DATA-). Refer to the MAX3942 data sheet to determine voltage levels. 7) If the latch is enabled, apply a differential clock signal to J2 (CLK+) and J31 (CLK-). Refer to the MAX3942 data sheet to determine voltage levels. 10) Attach a -5.2V power supply to J10 (GND) and J11 (VEE). Set the current limit to 300mA and power up the board. 11) Adjust R3 (MODSET) until the desired modulation swing is achieved. 12) Adjust R1 (PWC) until the desired pulse width is achieved (if PWC is enabled, see step 5). 13) If desired, place a shunt on JP10 (PLRT) to invert the output data polarity. _______________________________________ Adjustments and Control Descriptions COMPONENT NAME FUNCTION JP1 PWC This jumper enables/disables the pulse-width-control circuitry. Place a shunt on the top two pins to disable the PWC circuitry. Place a shunt on the bottom two pins to enable the PWC circuitry. JP3 MODSET Place a jumper on the right-hand side of this jumper to connect the RMODSET potentiometer to the MAX3942. Place a jumper on the left-hand side of this jumper to connect the MODSET pin to the SMB connector for AC testing. JP8 RTEN Enables/disables data retiming. Shunt to enable data retiming. Remove shunt for direct data transmission. JP9 MODEN Enables/disables modulation output. Shunt to disable switching of the data output. When shunted, the output goes to the absorbtive (logic 0) state. Remove shunt to enable modulation. JP10 PLRT Enables/disables the polarity inversion function. Shunt to invert the polarity of the output data. Shunting this jumper shorts the PLRT pin to VEE. Leave open for normal operation. R1 RPWC Adjusts the EAM pulse width. Turn the potentiometer screw counter-clockwise to increase the logic 1 width. R3 RMODSET Adjusts the EAM modulation current. Turn the potentiometer screw clockwise to increase the modulation amplitude (decrease the resistance of MODSET to GND). 2 __________________________________________________________________________________________________ MAX3942 Evaluation Kit Evaluates: MAX3942 Figure 1. MAX3942 EV Kit Schematic ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3 Evaluates: MAX3942 MAX3942 Evaluation Kit Figure 2. MAX3942 EV Kit Component Placement Guide—Component Side Figure 3. MAX3942 EV Kit PC Board Layout—Ground Plane 4 __________________________________________________________________________________________________ MAX3942 Evaluation Kit Evaluates: MAX3942 Figure 4. MAX3942 EV Kit PC Board Layout—Component Side Figure 5. MAX3942 EV Kit PC Board Layout—Power Plane ________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5 Evaluates: MAX3942 MAX3942 Evaluation Kit Figure 6. MAX3942 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. 6 ______________________Maxim Maxim Integrated Products, 120 San Gabriel Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 408-737-7600 © 2003 Maxim Integrated Products Printed USA is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products.