MAXIM MAX2391EVKIT|MAX2392EVKIT|MAX2393EVKIT

19-2868; Rev 0; 5/03
MAX2391/MAX2392/MAX2393 Evaluation Kits
Features
The MAX2391/MAX2392/MAX2393 evaluation kits (EV
kits) simplify the evaluation of the MAX2391/
MAX2392/MAX2393 WCDMA/TD-SCDMA/3GPP-TDD
direct-downconversion receive ICs. They are fully
assembled and tested at the factory. Standard 50Ω
SMA and BNC connectors are included on the EV kits
to allow quick and easy evaluation on the test bench.
♦ EV Kits are Fully Assembled and Tested
♦ Fully Monolithic Direct-Conversion Receiver
Includes: Fully Integrated On-Chip RF VCO and
PLL Synthesizer
Eliminates: IF SAW + IF AGC + I/Q Demodulator
This document provides a list of equipment required to
evaluate the device, a straightforward test procedure to
verify functionality, a circuit schematic for each of the
kits, a bill of materials (BOM) for each of the kits, and
artwork for each layer of the PC board).
Component Suppliers
SUPPLIER
PHONE
CoilCraft
800-322-2645
www.coilcraft.com
WEBSITE
DigiKey
800-344-4539
www.digikey.com
Johnson
507-833-8822
www.johnsoncomponents.com
MiniCircuits
718-934-4500
www.minicircuits.com
Murata
770-436-1300 www.murata.com
Note: When contacting these suppliers, please specify that
you are using the MAX2391/MAX2392/MAX2393.
♦ Meet All 3GPP Receiver’s Standard Requirements
with at Least 3dB Margin on Eb/No
♦ Operate from a Single +2.7V to +3.3V Supply
♦ Over 90dB of Gain-Control Range
♦ Channel Selectivity Fully On-Chip, with Superior
ACS (>39dB)
♦ SPI/QSPI/MICROWIRE™-Compatible 3-Wire Serial
Interface
♦ Receiver Current Consumption ≈ 32mA
♦ Automatic Fast DC Offset Cancellation Scheme
♦ Compatible with Various CMOS Logic Levels
♦ Small 28-Pin QFN Leadless Package
Ordering Information
PART*
TEMP RANGE
IC
APPLICATION
PACKAGE
MAX2391EVKIT -40°C to +85°C 28 QFN
IMT2000/UMTS
MAX2392EVKIT -40°C to +85°C 28 QFN
TD-SCDMA
MAX2393EVKIT -40°C to +85°C 28 QFN
*Contact factory for pricing and availability.
WCDMA TDD
Component List (MAX2391)
DESIGNATION QTY
C1, C7, C14,
C16, C17
DESCRIPTION
DESIGNATION QTY
DESCRIPTION
5
100pF capacitors (0402)
Murata GRP1555C1H101J
C19
1
220pF capacitor (0402)
Murata GRP1555C1H221J
C2, C32
2
10nF capacitors (0402)
Murata GRP155R71C103K
C25
1
1.0pF capacitor (0402)
Murata GRP1555C1H1R0B
C3, C18, C21,
C22
4
1000pF capacitors (0402)
Murata GRP155R71H102K
C39, C43, C46,
C47
4
C4, C5
2
0Ω resistors (0402)
10µF tantalum capacitors (2012) (R
code/case 0805-compatible)
AVX TAJR106K006
C89
1
0.1µF capacitor (0805)
Murata GRM21BR71E104K
C90
1
1.0µF capacitor (1206)
Murata GRM31MR71C105K
C91
1
1.3pF capacitor (0402)
Murata GRP1555C1H1R3B
C101
1
10µF capacitor (0805)
Murata GRM216R71H103K
C6, C8, C27,
C28, C33–C38,
C40, C44, C45,
C48
14
C9, C10–C13,
C15, C20, C23,
C31
9
100nF capacitors (0402)
Murata GRP155R61A104K
Open capacitors (0402)
(not installed)
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MICROWIRE is a trademark of National Semiconductor Corp.
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General Description
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MAX2391/MAX2392/MAX2393 Evaluation Kit
Component List (MAX2391) (continued)
DESIGNATION QTY
DESCRIPTION
DESIGNATION QTY
DESCRIPTION
R1
1
100kΩ resistor (0402)
U9
1
MAX8867EUK28 linear regulator
R2, R3, R4,
R10, R11, R16,
R17
7
0Ω resistors (0402)
I, Q
2
BNC (50Ω) PC board receptacles
(jacks)
Amphenol 31-5239-52RFX
R5
1
27.4kΩ resistor (0402)
R6
1
6.8kΩ resistor (0402)
R7
1
Open resistor (0402)
LNA_IN,
LNA_OUT,
LO_TEST,
MXR_IN,
REF_IN
5
SMA end launch jack receptacles
0.031in
Johnson Components 142-0701-881
2
R8
1
100Ω resistor (0402)
R9, R18
2
10kΩ resistors (0402)
J9
1
—
R12, R15
2
49.9Ω resistors (0402)
R13, R14
2
2.0pF capacitors (0402)
Murata GRP1555C1H2R0B
7
—
R19
1
1kΩ resistor (0402)
RBIAS
1
12kΩ ±1% resistor (0402)
GND, GND2,
GND3, JU37,
JU38,
VCC_EXT,
VCC_IC
L1
1
3.3nH inductor (0402)
Coilcraft 0402CS_3N3X
G_LNA,
G_MXR,
SHDNB
3
Open
L2
1
Open inductor (0402)
(not installed)
L4
1
1.8nH inductor (0402)
Toko LL1005-FH1N8S
AGC, TCXO
2
10kΩ variable resistors
(potentiometers)
FL1
1
2140MHz saw filter (2140MHz)
Murata SAFSD2G14FA0T00R00
Y1
1
19.2MHz voltage-controlled TCXO
(19.2MHz)
Kinseki VC-TCXO-208C3-19.2
U1
1
MAX2391EGI WCDMA receiver
U2
1
Open RF balun
(not installed)
U3, U4
2
MAX4444 low-distortion, differentialto-single-ended line driver
LD
1
—
JU20, JVCO,
VCC_BB,
VCC_CP,
VCC_DIG,
VCC_LNA,VCC
_LOGIC,
VCC_MXR,
VCC_REF,
VCC_TCXO,
VCC_VCO
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Open
BG, CSB, I+, I-,
LOCK, Q+, Q-,
TAGC, TUNE
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DESIGNATION
QTY
C1, C7, C14,
C16, C17, C19
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DESCRIPTION
100pF capacitors (0402)
Murata GRP1555C1H101J
DESIGNATION
QTY
DESCRIPTION
R19
1
1kΩ resistor (0402)
RBIAS
1
12kΩ ±1% resistor (0402)
L1
1
3.9nH inductor (0402)
Coilcraft 0402CS_3N9X
C2, C32
2
10nF capacitors (0402)
Murata GRP155R71C103K
C3, C18, C21,
C22
4
1000pF capacitors (0402)
Murata GRP155R71H102K
L2
1
Open inductor (0402)
(not installed)
C4, C5,
C10–C13
6
0Ω resistors (0402)
L4
1
1.8nH inductor (0402)
Toko LL1005-FH1N8S
C6, C8, C27,
C28, C33–C38,
C40, C44, C45,
C48
100nF capacitors (0402)
Murata GRP155R61A104K
AGC, TCXO
2
14
10kΩ variable resistors
(potentiometers)
FL1
1
C9, C15, C20,
C23, C31
Open saw filter (2020MHz)
(not installed)
5
Y1
1
19.2MHz voltage-controlled TCXO
(19.2MHz)
Kinseki VC-TCXO-208C3-19.2
U1
1
MAX2392EGI TD-SCDMA receiver
U2
1
Open RF balun
(not installed)
U3, U4
2
MAX4444 low-distortion, differentialto-single-ended line driver
U9
1
MAX8867EUK28 linear regulator
IQ
2
BNC (50Ω) PC board receptacles
(jacks)
Amphenol 31-5239-52RFX
LNA_IN,
LNA_OUT,
LO_TEST,
MXR_IN,
REF_IN
5
SMA end launch jack receptacles
0.031in
Johnson Components 142-0701-881
Open capacitors (0402)
(not installed)
1
1.0pF capacitor (0402)
Murata GRP1555C1H1R0B
C39, C43, C46,
C47
4
10µF tantalum capacitors (2012)
(R code/case 0805-compatible)
AVX TAJR106K006
C89
1
0.1µF capacitor (0805)
Murata GRM21BR71E104K
C90
1
1.0µF capacitor (1206)
Murata GRM31MR71C105MA01L
C25
C91
C101
1
1.3pF capacitor (0402)
Murata GRP1555C1H1R3B
1
0.01µF capacitor (0805)
Murata GRM216R71H103K
R1
1
100kΩ resistor (0402)
R2, R3, R4,
R10, R11, R16,
R17
7
0Ω resistors (0402)
R5
1
27.4kΩ resistor (0402)
R6
1
15kΩ resistor (0402)
R7
1
Open resistor (0402)
(not installed)
R8
1
100Ω resistor (0402)
R9, R18
2
R12, R15
R13, R14
J9
1
—
GND, GND2,
GND3, JU37,
JU38,
VCC_EXT,
VCC_IC
7
—
3
Open
10kΩ resistors (0402)
G_LNA,
G_MXR,
SHDNB
2
49.9Ω resistors (0402)
LD
1
—
2
2.0pF capacitors (0402)
Murata GRP1555C1H2R0B
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Component List (MAX2392)
Evaluate: MAX2391/2/3
MAX2391/MAX2392/MAX2393 Evaluation Kit
Component List
(MAX2392) (continued)
DESIGNATION
QTY
DESCRIPTION
JU20, JVCO,
VCC_BB,
VCC_CP,
VCC_DIG,
VCC_LNA,VCC
_LOGIC,
VCC_MXR,
VCC_REF,
VCC_TCXO,
VCC_VCO
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BG, CSB, I+, I-,
LOCK, Q+, Q-,
TAGC, TUNE
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Component List (MAX2393)
DESIGNATION QTY
DESCRIPTION
100pF capacitors (0402)
Murata GRP1555C1H101J
C1, C7, C14,
C16, C17, C19
6
C2, C32
2
10nF capacitors (0402)
Murata GRP155R71C103K
C3, C18, C21,
C22
4
1000pF capacitors (0402)
Murata GRP155R71H102K
C4, C5,
C10–C13
6
0Ω resistors (0402)
C6, C8, C27,
C28, C33–C38,
C40, C44, C45,
C48
14
100nF capacitors (0402)
Murata GRP155R61A104K
C9, C15, C20,
C23, C31
5
Open capacitors (0402)
(not installed)
1
1.0pF capacitor (0402)
Murata GRP1555C1H1R0B
4
10µF tantalum capacitors (2012) (R
code/case 0805-compatible)
AVX TAJR106K006
C25
C39, C43, C46,
C47
C89
C90
C91
C101
4
1
1
1
1
0.1µF capacitor (0805)
Murata GRM21BR71E104K
1.0µF capacitor (1206)
Murata GRM31MR71C105MA01L
1.3pF capacitor (0402)
Murata GRP1555C1H1R3B
0.01µF capacitor (0805)
Murata GRM216R71H103K
DESIGNATION QTY
DESCRIPTION
R1
1
100kΩ resistor (0402)
R2, R3, R4,
R10, R11, R16,
R17
7
0Ω resistors (0402)
R5
1
27.4kΩ resistor (0402)
R6
1
15kΩ resistor (0402)
R7
1
Open resistor (0402)
(not installed)
R8
1
100Ω resistor (0402)
R9, R18
2
10kΩ resistors (0402)
R12, R15
2
49.9Ω resistors (0402)
R13, R14
2
2.0pF capacitors (0402)
Murata GRP1555C1H2R0B
R19
1
1kΩ resistor (0402)
RBIAS
1
12kΩ ±1% resistor (0402)
L1
1
3.9nH inductor (0402)
Coilcraft 0402CS_3N9X
L2
1
Open inductor (0402)
(not installed)
L4
1
2.2nH inductor (0402)
Toko LL1005-FH2N2S
AGC, TCXO
2
10kΩ variable resistors
(potentiometers)
FL1
1
Open saw filter (1910MHz)
(not installed)
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DESIGNATION QTY
DESCRIPTION
Y1
1
19.2MHz volt control TCXO (19.2MHz)
Kinseki VC-TCXO-208C3-19.2
U1
1
MAX2393EGI TDD SCDMA receiver
U2
1
Open RF balun
(not installed)
U3, U4
2
MAX4444 low-distortion, differentialto-single-ended line amplifier
U9
1
MAX8867EUK28 linear regulator
IQ
2
BNC (50Ω) PC board receptacles
(jacks)
Amphenol 31-5239-52RFX
LNA_IN,
LNA_OUT,
LO_TEST,
MXR_IN,
REF_IN
5
SMA end launch jack receptacles
0.031in
Johnson Components 142-0701-881
J9
1
—
GND, GND2,
GND3, JU37,
JU38,
VCC_EXT,
VCC_IC
7
—
G_LNA,
G_MXR,
SHDNB
3
Open
1
—
11
Open
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JU20, JVCO,
VCC_BB,
VCC_CP,
VCC_DIG,
VCC_LNA,VCC
_LOGIC,
VCC_MXR,
VCC_REF,
VCC_TCXO,
VCC_VCO
BG, CSB, I+, I-,
LOCK, Q+, Q-,
TAGC, TUNE
Quick Start
The MAX2391/MAX2392/MAX2393 EV kits are fully
assembled and factory tested. Follow the instructions in
the Connections and Setup section for proper device
evaluation.
Test Equipment Required
This section lists the recommeded test equipment to
verify the operation of the MAX2391/MAX2392/
MAX2393 EV kits. It is intended as a guide only, and
some substitutions are possible.
• DC supply capable of delivering 200mA continuous
current at +5.0V
• DC supply capable of delivering 200mA continuous
current at -5.0V
• DC supply capable of delivering 50mA continuous
current at +2.8V
• HP 34401 or equivalent DMM, to measure IC supply
current
• HP8648C or equivalent signal source capable of
generating -30dBm up to 2.2GHz
• HP8561E or equivalent RF spectrum analyzer (baseband spectrum only)
• TDS3012 or equivalent digitizing oscilloscope
• Windows® 95/98/2000 PC with an available parallel
port
Connections and Setup
This section provides a step-by-step guide to testing
the basic functionality of the EV kits.
This procedure is specific to the MAX2391 in the UMTS
band (reverse channel: 2110MHz to 2170MHz). Adapt
the procedure for the MAX2392 or MAX2393 by changing the RF frequency of the test tone to suit the band of
interest. The test tone at a 180kHz offset offset works
well for all three parts.
1) Install the MAX2391/MAX2392/MAX2393 control
software on PC. This software uses a 3rd-party DLL
to allow communication through the parallel port:
“DriverLINX” by Scientific Software Tools (www.sstnet.com). The Maxim intaller will install this DLL for
you automatically.
2) Connect the interface board and cable from the PC
parallel port to the EV kit header. Pin 1 on the ribbon cable is indicated with a stripe, and pin 1 on
the header is nearest to the corner of the board.
The interface board is just populated with logic
buffers to protect the parallel port against accidental shorts, but be careful with these connections.
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3) Calibrate the power meter, with the low-power
head, at 2140MHz. A rough interpolation of the cal
factor does not introduce noticable error, if reading
the cal factor from a table.
4) Set the signal generator for a 2140.18MHz CW
(unmodulated) output at -27dBm, and connect a
3dB pad to the DUT side of the SMA cable. Use the
power meter to set the input power to the DUT at
-30dBm. Use measured attenuators and/or the
signal generator’s internal step attenuators (-40dB)
to reduce the signal to -90dBm.
Testing the WCDMA Receiver
The power-up default state of the MAX2391 receiver is for:
• LO midband (2140MHz)
• LNA high gain
• Mixer high gain, normal linearity
• Powered on (out of shutdown)
1) Verify that the IC itself is drawing about 32mA (from
VCC_IC). The two MAX4444 differential line drivers
at the baseband outputs should draw about 80mA
from each of their supplies.
5) Connect the RF source’s SMA cable and attenuators to the EV kit’s LNAIN SMA input.
2) Use the AGC adjust potentiometer on the board to
set VAGC at +2.2V (maximum gain).
6) Connect the BNC cable from either I or Q to the
spectrum analyzer. Connect the other output into
the oscilloscope—be sure to set the oscilloscope’s
inputs to 50Ω, and not 1MΩ. Cable loss at 180kHz
is neglible; as long as cables are about the same
length, no calibration is required at the output to
observe proper signal level as well as proper I/Q
gain-and-phase balance.
3) Spot-check the VCO tuning voltage (TUNE) to see
that the synthesizer is locked. The voltage should
be about mid-supply with the RFLO running at its
power-up default of 2140MHz. Disconnect any
leads from this before continuing, as the noise pickup onto the tuning line directly frequency-modulates the VCO, and degrades LO phase noise.
7) Set one of the DC supplies to 2.8V and set a current
limit of 100mA (if available). Connect this supply
through the ammeter to “VCC_IC”, and readjust the
supply if necessary to get 2.8V at the IC when powered up. This supply connection only powers the IC
on the EV kit – read the ammeter to watch IC supply
current for the receiver. Connect another line directly from the 2.8V supply to “VCC_EXT” to supply the
external logic on the kit. Not having the voltage
drop of the ammeter inline means the voltage is
slightly higher than VCC_IC, but this does not
cause a problem.
8) Set the other supplies for ±5.0V with a current limit
of about 100mA. Connect these supplies to the +5V,
GND, and -5V on the opposite side of the kit. These
are the bipolar supplies for the MAX4444 differential
line drivers that buffer the I/Q outputs. Note that all
GND test points are connected to the same ground
plane—it is only necessary to use one of them.
8) Set the spectrum analyzer to span from DC (minimum sweep) to 2MHz. Set the reference level to
+10dBm.
9) Set the oscilloscope for a sweep rate of about
1µs/div, DC coupling, with an amplitude scale of
about 100mV/div.
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4) Observe the 180kHz tone on the spectrum analyzer.
Adjust AGC to to achieve a -3.5dBm output level.
5) The on-board TCXO has a fine-tuning control—the
other potentiometer on the EV kit allows for external
temperature compensation of the TCXO to further
decrease frequency error. Adjust the TCXO potentiometer if desired to bring the output tone exactly
to 180kHz.
6) Observe the other output on the oscilloscope. At
these input power levels, the SNR is typically much
too low to see the output tone through the noise. If
available, use the internal low pass filter option
(often 20MHz) and lots of averaging.
7) To make a gain/phase error measurement, connect
both outputs to the scope. Increase the input power
to about -50dBm, and back off the AGC until the
outputs are swinging about 0.42VP-P. Again, use
digital averaging to get both I and Q sinusoids visible on the scope. If automated measurements for
phase and amplitude are not available, use the cursors to make the measurement. Calculate phase
error in degrees, and gain error in dB, and verify
that the results are better than 2 degrees and
0.6dB, respectively.
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Figure 1a. EV Kit Schematic—Main Circuit (MAX2391)
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Figure 1b. EV Kit Schematic—Main Circuit (MAX2392)
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Figure 1c. EV Kit Schematic—Main Circuit (MAX2393)
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Figure 1d. EV Kit Schematic—Differential Line Driver and VCL LDO (MAX2391/MAX2392/MAX2393)
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MAX2391/MAX2392/MAX2393 Evaluation Kit
1.0"
Figure 2. Top Silkscreen
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PC Board Artwork—MAX2391/MAX2392/MAX2393 (continued)
1.0"
Figure 3. Top Solder Mask
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1.0"
Figure 4. Top Layer Metal
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PC Board Artwork—MAX2391/MAX2392/MAX2393 (continued)
1.0"
Figure 5. Metal Layer 2—Ground Plane
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1.0"
Figure 6. Metal Layer 3—Routes
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1.0"
Figure 7. Bottom Layer Metal
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1.0"
Figure 8. Bottom Solder Mask
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PC Board Artwork—MAX2391/MAX2392/MAX2393 (continued)
1.0"
Figure 9. Bottom Silkscreen
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