MAX3637 Evaluation Kit Evaluates: MAX3637

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EVALUATION KIT AVAILABLE
MAX3637 Evaluation Kit
The MAX3637 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled
and tested demonstration board that simplifies evaluation of the MAX3637 low-jitter, wide-frequency range
clock generator. The EV kit includes an on-board 25MHz
crystal and switches for selecting different modes of
operation. The reference inputs and clock outputs use
SMA connectors and are AC-coupled to simplify connection to test equipment.
EV Kit Contents
SMAX3637 EV Kit Board
Features
SFully Assembled and Tested
SOn-Board 25MHz Crystal
SSwitches for Selecting Modes of Operation
SSMA Connectors and AC-Coupled Clock I/Os
Ordering Information
PART
TYPE
MAX3637EVKIT+
EV Kit
+Denotes lead(Pb)-free and RoHS compliant.
Component List
DESIGNATION
QTY
DESCRIPTION
C1–C10, C14,
C15, C16,
C18–C24, C27–
C32, C34–C37
30
0.1FF Q10% ceramic capacitors
(0402)
C11
1
2.2FF Q10% ceramic capacitor
(0603)
C12
1
0.1FF Q10% ceramic capacitor
(0603)
C13
1
33FF Q10% tantalum capacitor
(B case)
AVX TAJB336K010R
DESIGNATION
QTY
L2, L3, L6, L7,
L10, L12, L14,
L15, L18, L19,
L22, L23, L26,
L27, L30, L31,
L33, L34
DESCRIPTION
18
4.7FH Q10% inductors (0805)
Murata LQM21NN4R7K10
R1–R10, R12,
R15–R18, R20,
R21, R22
18
150I Q1% resistors (0402)
R11
1
49.9I Q1% resistor (0402)
R13
1
10.5I Q1% resistor (0402)
R14
1
33.2I Q1% resistor (0402)
R19
1
499I Q1% resistor (0402)
S1, S2, S3,
S5–S17
16
Switches, SP3T, slide
ALPS SSS211900
C17
1
27pF Q10% ceramic capacitor
(0402)
C25
1
33pF Q10% ceramic capacitor
(0402)
C26
1
10FF Q10% ceramic capacitor
(0603)
S18–S21
4
Switches, SPDT, slide
E-Switch EG1218
C33
1
3pF Q10% ceramic capacitor
(0402)
TP1, TP2
2
Test points
Keystone 5000
J1–J9, J11,
J13–J24
U1
1
22
SMA connectors, edge-mount,
tab contact
Johnson 142-0701-851
Clock generator (48 TQFN-EP*)
Microsemi
Maxim MAX3637ETM+
U2
1
25MHz crystal
NDK EXS00A-AT00429
J10, J12
2
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L1, L4, L5, L8,
L9, L11, L13,
L16, L17, L20,
L21, L24, L25,
L28, L29, L32,
L35, L36
Test points
Keystone 5000
*EP = Exposed pad.
18
Ferrite beads (0402)
Murata BLM15HD102SN1
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General Description
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MAX3637 Evaluation Kit
Quick Start
1) S
et the switches to the following settings to generate
a 156.25MHz LVDS output from the 25MHz crystal
reference:
IN_SEL = XO
PLL_BP = LOW
Differential Clock Input
The differential clock input, DIN, is AC-coupled at the
SMA connectors and has an internal 100Ω differential
termination. For optimal performance it is important to
use a low-jitter, differential, square-wave clock source.
Clock signals should be applied to DIN only when the
switch IN_SEL is set to DIN.
DM = LOW
LVDS/LVPECL Clock Outputs
DP = HIGH
DF1 = LOW, DF0 = LOW
DA1 = HIGH, DA0 = LOW
DB1 = HIGH, DB0 = LOW
DC1 = HIGH, DC0 = LOW
QA_CTRL1 = LVDS
QA_CTRL2 = DISABLED
QB_CTRL = DISABLED
QC_CTRL = DISABLED
The LVDS/LVPECL clock outputs (QA[4:0], QB[2:0], QC)
are configured using switches S14–S21. Each output has
an on-board bias-T, which provides DC bias when configured as LVPECL and AC-coupling for direct connection to 50Ω-terminated test equipment. Unused outputs
should be disabled (using switches S14–S17) or have
50Ω terminations placed on the SMA connectors. For
optimal jitter measurements a balun is recommended for
differential to single-ended conversion when connected
to single-ended test equipment such as a phase noise
analyzer. See Figure 1 for the measurement setup.
QA_TERM1 = LVDS
QA_TERM2 = LVDS
QB_TERM = LVDS
PHASE NOISE
ANALYZER
QC_TERM = LVDS
2) C
onnect a +3.3V supply to VCC (J10) and GND (J12).
Set the supply current limit to 500mA.
MAX3637
EVALUATION BOARD
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BALUN
Q_
3) U
sing SMA cables, connect QA0 (J11) and QA0 (J13)
to a phase noise analyzer or scope. Terminate all
unused enabled outputs, QA1 (J14), QA1 (J15), QA2
(J16), and QA2 (J17).
SCOPE
Detailed Description
The MAX3637 EV kit simplifies evaluation by providing
the hardware needed to evaluate all the MAX3637 functions. Table 1 contains functional descriptions for the
switches. Table 2 provides the divider settings for various frequency configurations.
MAX3637
EVALUATION BOARD
Q_
Q_
LVCMOS Clock Input
The LVCMOS clock input, CIN, is AC-coupled at the
SMA connector and has an on-board 50Ω termination.
For optimal performance it is important to use a low-jitter
square-wave clock source. Clock signals should be
applied to CIN only when the switch IN_SEL is set to CIN.
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Figure 1. Measurement Setup
MAX3637 Evaluation Kit
ment, or a high-Z (1MΩ) scope probe. If connected to
50Ω test equipment, the output swing at the termination
is approximately 275mVP-P.
Table 1. Switch Descriptions
COMPONENT
NAME
FUNCTION
IN_SEL
Selects input reference clock source.
DIN = Differential input DIN, DIN
CIN = LVCMOS input CIN
XO = Crystal reference (25MHz on-board)
S2
PLL_BP
Selects PLL bypass mode.
HIGH = All outputs PLL bypass
OPEN = C output bank PLL bypass
LOW = All outputs PLL enabled
S3
DM
Selects input divider M. See Table 2.
Selects VCO prescale divider P. See Table 2.
S1
S5
DP
S6, S7
DF1, DF0
Selects feedback divider F. See Table 2.
S8, S9
DA1, DA0
Selects output divider A. See Table 2.
S10, S11
DB1, DB0
Selects output divider B. See Table 2.
S12, S13
DC1, DC0
Selects output divider C. See Table 2.
S14
QA_CTRL1
Selects QA[2:0] output interface (LVPECL, LVDS, or DISABLED).
S15
QA_CTRL2
Selects QA[4:3] output interface (LVPECL, LVDS, or DISABLED).
S16
QB_CTRL
Selects QB[2:0] output interface (LVPECL, LVDS, or DISABLED).
S17
QC_CTRL
Selects QC and QCC output interface.
LVPECL = QC output LVPECL, QCC output LVCMOS
DISABLED = QC and QCC disabled
LVDS = QC output LVDS, QCC output LVCMOS
S18
QA_TERM1
Selects QA[2:0] output termination. Provides DC path to GND for QA[2:0] bias-Ts when
switched to LVPECL. DC path to GND is open when switched to LVDS.
S19
QA_TERM2
Selects QA[4:3] output termination. Provides DC path to GND for QA[4:3] bias-Ts when
switched to LVPECL. DC path to GND is open when switched to LVDS.
S20
QB_TERM
Selects QB[2:0] output termination. Provides DC path to GND for QB[2:0] bias-Ts when
switched to LVPECL. DC path to GND is open when switched to LVDS.
S21
QC_TERM
Selects QC output termination. Provides DC path to GND for QC bias-Ts when switched to
LVPECL. DC path to GND is open when switched to LVDS.
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LVCMOS Clock Output
The LVCMOS clock output, QCC, has a 500Ω series load
resistor and is AC-coupled at the SMA connector. This
output can be connected to 50Ω-terminated test equip-
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Table 2. Divider Settings for Various Frequency Configurations
INPUT
FREQUENCY
(MHz)
15.36
30.72
INPUT
DIVIDER
FEEDBACK
DIVIDER
DM
DF1
DF0
LOW
OPEN
LOW
LOW
HIGH
OPEN
VCO
FREQUENCY
(MHz)
PRESCALE
DIVIDER
3686.4
DP
LOW
OUTPUT
FREQUENCY
(MHz)
DA1
DB1
DC1
DA0
DB0
DC0
OPEN
OPEN
LOW
LOW
368.64
LOW
HIGH
245.76
HIGH
LOW
184.32
HIGH
OPEN
122.88
OPEN
HIGH
92.16
OPEN
OPEN
122.88
OPEN
HIGH
OPEN
OPEN
LOW
61.44
15.36
LOW
LOW
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
614.4*
19.2
LOW
HIGH
HIGH
LOW
LOW
307.2
30.72
LOW
LOW
HIGH
LOW
HIGH
204.8
38.4
LOW
HIGH
LOW
HIGH
LOW
153.6
61.44
OPEN
LOW
OPEN
HIGH
HIGH
122.88
122.88
OPEN
LOW
HIGH
HIGH
OPEN
102.4
153.6
OPEN
HIGH
LOW
OPEN
HIGH
76.8
OPEN
LOW
51.2
25
LOW
LOW
LOW
OPEN
OPEN
625*
31.25
LOW
LOW
HIGH
LOW
LOW
312.5
62.5
OPEN
LOW
OPEN
HIGH
LOW
156.25
125
HIGH
LOW
LOW
HIGH
HIGH
125
156.25
HIGH
L0W
HIGH
LOW
OPEN
62.5
26.04166
LOW
HIGH
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
25**
25
LOW
OPEN
HIGH
LOW
HIGH
250
HIGH
LOW
187.5
125
26.5625
LOW
OPEN
LOW
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
OPEN
OPEN
LOW
HIGH
HIGH
38.88
LOW
HIGH
LOW
OPEN
HIGH
3750
3750
HIGH
HIGH
LOW
OPEN
19.44
155.52
3686.4
3825
3732.48
LOW
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
HIGH
150
HIGH
OPEN
125
OPEN
LOW
62.5
318.75
LOW
LOW
LOW
HIGH
212.5
HIGH
LOW
159.375
HIGH
OPEN
106.25
OPEN
LOW
53.125
OPEN
OPEN
622.08*
LOW
LOW
311.04
HIGH
LOW
155.52
OPEN
HIGH
77.76
*Output divider settings applicable only for A and B output banks.
**Output divider settings applicable only for C output bank.
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APPLICATIONS
737.28*
61.44
31.25
LOW
OUTPUT
DIVIDER
Wireless Base
Station:
WCDMA,
cdma2000®,
LTE, TD_SCDMA,
WiMAXTM, GSM
Ethernet
FC-SAN
SONET/SDH,
STM-N
MAX3637 Evaluation Kit
PLL_BP
C24
0.1uF
VCC
S2
DM
S3
IN_SEL
R13
10.5Ω
1%
QC_CTRL
C23
0.1uF
DP
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
VCC
IN_SEL
S5
DF1
S6
VCC
DA1
S8
VCC
DA0
DB1
39
38
37
QA4
RES
DP
QA4
VCCQA
36
35
34
33
32
L10
L9
R5
4.7uH 150Ω 1% FERRITE BEAD
QB_TERM
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
S11
VCC
S12
DC1
DC0
L14
L13
R7
4.7uH 150Ω 1% FERRITE BEAD
QA_TERM1
VCC
QA_CTRL1
VCC
QA_CTRL2
S15
VCC
QB_CTRL
S16
VCC
C28
0.1uF
QA_TERM1
QB_TERM
S18
S20
QA_TERM2
QC_TERM
S19
S21
L19
R10
L20
4.7uH 150Ω 1% FERRITE BEAD
L22
L21
R12
4.7uH 150Ω 1% FERRITE BEAD
S13
C5
0.1uF
C6
0.1uF
C7
0.1uF
C8
0.1uF
C9
0.1uF
QB2
J4
QB2
J5
QB1
J6
QB1
J7
QB0
J8
QB0
J9
QA0
C10
J11
0.1uF
C14
0.1uF
QA0
J13
L23
R15
L24
4.7uH 150Ω 1% FERRITE BEAD
QA1
C15
J14
0.1uF
C16
0.1uF
QA1
J15
QA2
C22
J16
0.1uF
C29
0.1uF
QA2
J17
VCC
QC_CTRL
QC
J22
QC
J23
C35
0.1uF
C36
0.1uF
L26
L25
R16
4.7uH 150Ω 1% FERRITE BEAD
R19
499Ω
1%
S17
QCC
J21
QA_TERM1
L15
R8
L16
4.7uH 150Ω 1% FERRITE BEAD
L18
L17
R9
4.7uH 150Ω 1% FERRITE BEAD
QA_TERM1
S14
L12
R6
L11
4.7uH 150Ω 1% FERRITE BEAD
C4
0.1uF
EP
C27
0.1uF
R14
33.2Ω
1%
L7
R4
L8
4.7uH 150Ω 1% FERRITE BEAD
C21
0.1uF
VCC
VCC
DB0
QB0
VCCQB
VCCA
S7
DF0
S10
40
QA3
VCC
VCC
S9
QA2
QA2
QA3
QC_CTRL
DB1
DB0
DA1
DA0
DC1
DP
VCC
QA1
QA1
MAX3637ETM+
13
14
15
16
17
VCC
VCC
VCCQA
QA0
QA0
U1
PLL_BP
DF1
DF0
DB1
DB0
C26
10uF
PLL_BP
DF1
DF0
3
4
5
DM
XIN
XOUT
QB_TERM
24
VCC
VCC
1
2
QC
VCCQC
DM
C25
33pF
L3
R2
L4
4.7uH 150Ω 1% FERRITE BEAD
L6
L5
R3
4.7uH 150Ω 1% FERRITE BEAD
C20
0.1uF
DC0
QA_CTRL2
S1
CIN
DIN
U2
25MHz
CRYSTAL
VCC
QB2
QB1
QB1
QB0
48
47
46
45
44
C17
27pF
VCC
IN_SEL
C18
0.1uF
R11
C19 49.9Ω
0.1uF 1%
QA_CTRL2
VCCQCC
QCC
QC
VCC
21
22
23
J12
CIN
J1
QB_TERM
C1
0.1uF
QB_CTRL
QA_CTRL1
DIN
J2
43
42
41
C12
0.1uF TP2
18
19
20
C11
2.2uF
L2
L1
R1
4.7uH 150Ω 1% FERRITE BEAD
C2
0.1uF
DIN
QB_CTRL
QA_CTRL1
QB2
GND
C3
0.1uF
DIN
J3
DA1
DA0
DC1
DC0
C13
33uF
J10
VCC
TP1
+3.3V
C34
0.1uF
QA_TERM2
C33
3pF
L30
L29
R18
4.7uH 150Ω 1% FERRITE BEAD
L32
L33
R20
FERRITE BEAD 150Ω 1% 4.7uH
L35
R21
L34
FERRITE BEAD 150Ω 1% 4.7uH
L27
R17
L28
4.7uH 150Ω 1% FERRITE BEAD
QC_TERM
QA_TERM2
L31
R22
L36
4.7uH 150Ω 1% FERRITE BEAD
QA3
C30
J18
0.1uF
C31
0.1uF
QA3
J19
QA4
C32
J20
0.1uF
C37
0.1uF
QA4
J24
Figure 2. MAX3637 EV Kit Schematic
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Figure 3. MAX3637 EV Kit Component Placement Guide—Component Side
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Figure 4. MAX3637 EV Kit PCB Layout—Component Side
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Figure 5. MAX3637 EV Kit PCB Layout—Ground Plane
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Figure 6. MAX3637 EV Kit PCB Layout—Power Plane
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Figure 7. MAX3637 EV Kit PCB Layout—Solder Side
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REVISION
NUMBER
REVISION
DATE
0
5/10
Initial release
5/10
Changed R13 from 10.0Ω to 10.5Ω in the Component List and Figure 2; corrected
the label for L28 in Figure 2
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