MAXIM MAX2150

19-2573; Rev 0; 8/02
MAX2150 Evaluation Kit
Features
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦
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3-Wire Control Interface
Differential Baseband Inputs
2.7V to 3.6V Single-Supply Operation
50Ω Connectors on All Signal Ports
Low-Power Shutdown Modes
PC Control Software
(Available at www.maxim-ic.com)
Ordering Information
PART
MAX2150EVKIT
TEMP RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
IC PACKAGE
28 QFN
Component Suppliers
SUPPLIERS
AVX
Coilcraft
Murata
Taiyo Yuden
Toko
PHONE
843-448-9411
800-322-2645
770-436-1300
800-368-2496
847-297-0070
FAX
843-448-7139
847-639-1469
770-436-3030
408-573-4159
847-699-7864
WEBSITE
www.avxcorp.com
www.coilcraft.com
www.murata.com
www.t-yuden.com
www.tokoam.com
Component List
DESIGNATION
QTY
BUFEN
1
DESCRIPTION
3-pin header, 100mil centers
Digi-Key S1012-36-ND
C1, C2, C3,
C12, C18, C28,
C30, C31, C34,
C36, C37, C50,
C52
13
C4, C9, C10,
C11, C13, C35
6
100pF ±5% capacitors (0402)
Murata GRP1555C1H101J
C5, C6, C7,
C15, C16
5
Open
C8
1
22pF ±5% capacitor (0402)
Murata GRP1555C1H220J
C14, C17
2
100pF ±5% capacitors (0603)
Murata GRM1885C1H101J
C19, C20, C21,
C32, C33
5
0.1µF ±10% capacitors (0402)
Murata GRP155R61A104K
C22
1
6800pF ±10% capacitor (0402)
Murata GRP155R71E682K
C23
C24
0.1µF ±10% capacitors (0603)
Murata GRM188R71C104K
1
0.068µF ±10% capacitor (0402)
Murata GRP155R61A683K
1
680pF ±10% capacitor (0402)
Murata GRP155R71H681K
DESIGNATION
QTY
DESCRIPTION
C25
1
1µF ±10% tantalum capacitor, case A
AVX TAJA105K016
C26
1
470pF ±10% capacitor (0402)
Murata GRP155R71H471K
C27
1
1.0µF ±10% capacitor (0603)
Murata GRM188R60J105K
DCIN, EN
2
Test points
Digi-Key 5000-ND
J1, J3
2
50Ω BNC connectors, 31 series,
Amphenol Allied Electronics
31-5329-52RFX 713-9041
J5, J6, J7, J11,
J16, J17, J19,
J20, VCCSD
9
2-pin headers, 100mil centers
Digi-Key S1012-36-ND
J8, J13, J14,
J15, J18
(Note 2)
5
SMA connectors, edge mount
EFJohnson 142-0701-801
J10
1
10-pin header
Digi-Key S2012-36-ND
J19, J20,
BUFEN,
VCCSD
4
Shunt-shorting jumpers
Digi-Key S9000-ND
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General Description
The MAX2150 evaluation kit (EV kit) simplifies testing of
the MAX2150 complete wideband I/Q modulator chip.
The kit allows evaluation of the I/Q modulator, synthesizer, 3-wire programming interface, and powermanagement features. The EV kit provides 50Ω connectors for all signal inputs and outputs.
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MAX2150 Evaluation Kit
Component List (continued)
DESIGNATION
QTY
L1
1
Open
DESCRIPTION
R1–R4, R29,
R35
6
Open
Test Equipment Required
R12
1
0Ω ±5% resistor (0402)
R13, R18
2
0Ω ±5% resistors (0603)
R23
1
245Ω ±5% resistor (0402)
R24, R25
2
1.1kΩ ±1% resistors (0402)
R31–R34
4
3.3kΩ ±5% resistors (0603)
U1 (Note 1)
1
MAX2150EGI I/Q wideband
modulator
U2
1
VCO
Fujitsu VC-3R0A23-0967/1750B
VTUNE_OUT
1
SMA connectors, PC mount
EFJohnson 142-0701-201
1
20MHz surface-mount crystal
CTS Reeves Digi-Key
ATS200SM CTX515TR-ND
Y1
Quick Start
The MAX2150 EV kit is fully assembled and factory tested. Follow the instructions in the Connections and
Setup section.
None
1
MAX2150 EV kit circuit board, rev C
None
1
MAX2150 data sheet
None
1
MAX2150 EV kit data sheet
Note 1: This IC has an exposed pad. It must be solder
attached to the circuit board to ensure proper function.
Note 2: Cut center pin to approximately 1/16in long.
This section lists the recommended test equipment to
verify the operation of the MAX2150. It is intended as a
guide only, and substitutions are possible.
• One RF signal generator capable of delivering
-7dBm of output power in the 10MHz to 50MHz frequency range (HP 8648A or equivalent) for the PLL
reference frequency
• RF spectrum analyzer capable of measuring up to 7GHz
RF signal (Rohde & Schwarz FSEA20 or equivalent)
• RF power meter capable of measuring up to
+10dBm output power (HP 437B or equivalent) with
an RF sensor
• RF network analyzer
• Oscilloscope
• Two power supplies that can provide 250mA at
+5.0V (AG E3631A or equivalent)
• Arbitrary waveform generator (HP E4433B or equivalent)
Connections and Setup
This section provides step-by-step instructions for getting the EV kit up and running in all operation modes.
1) Verify that jumpers are in place.
2) Verify that the interface board is in place.
Connector Description
CONNECTOR
J1, J3
J5, J19
J6
J7, J11
J8
J10
J13
J14, J15
J16, J17
J18
J20
—
—
—
—
—
2
NAME
I, Q
VCCVCO
VCC
GND
RFOUT
—
BUFOUT
LO
N.C.
REFL IN
LOCK
BUFEN
DCIN
EN
TUNE_OUT
VCCSD
DESCRIPTION
I/Q Baseband Input BNC Connectors
VCC to On-Board VCO
Supply Voltage
Ground
RF Output (SMA)
Interface Connection
Buffer Output (SMA)
External LO Input (SMA)
No Connection
Reference Input (SMA)
Lock Signal Output
Buffer Enable
Bias Voltage Input
Enable Pin Input
Tuning Voltage Output
VCC to Sigma-Delta Modulator
DC VOLTAGE RANGE
—
2.7V ~ 3.6V
2.7V ~ 3.6V
—
—
2.7V ~ 3.6V
—
—
—
—
—
—
1.6V
—
—
2.7V ~ 3.6V
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4) Set the adjustable power supply to +1.6V and turn it
off.
Operation Modes:
1) TX mode
5) Connect the ground terminal to GND.
2) SYNTH mode
6) Connect the positive +3V terminal to VCC and the
power supply of the interface board.
3) MOD mode
7) Connect the positive terminal of the adjustable
power supply to pin DCIN on the board.
5) Hardware shutdown mode
8) Set the I/Q generator to 330kHz, with an input level
of 1VP-P. Leave the I/Q generator output off.
9) Using 2 BNC cables, connect the output of the I/Q
generator to the I/Q input connectors on the
MAX2150 EV kit board.
10) Use an SMA cable to connect the RFOUT to the
input of the spectrum analyzer.
11) Set the spectrum analyzer to view the output.
12) Turn on all power supplies and enable I/Q signal
generator.
4) Software shutdown mode
Refer to the MAX2150 data sheet for details.
Layout Issues
A good PC board is an essential part of an RF circuit
design. The EV kit PC board can serve as a guide for
laying out a board using the MAX2150. Keep traces
carrying RF signals as short as possible to minimize
radiation and insertion loss. Use impedance control on
all RF signal traces. The VCC node on the PC board
should have decoupling capacitors to the closest
ground. Refer to the Layout section of the MAX2150
data sheet for more information.
13) Measure the supply current level.
14) Observe the RF output frequency as displayed on the
spectrum analyzer. Measure the RF output power.
15) The RF output power should be approximately
-4dBm after accounting for cable and connector loss.
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Adjustments and Control
3) Set the power supply to +3V and turn it off.
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J1
31-5239-52RFX
J3
31-5239-52RFX
I
Q
C50
0.1µF
R31
3.3kΩ
VCC
C52
0.1µF
R1
OPEN
R32
3.3kΩ
R29
OPEN
R2
OPEN
VCC
R33
3.3kΩ
DCIN
C28
0.1µF
BUFEN
R4
OPEN
R3
OPEN
C1
0.1µF
R34
3.3kΩ
VCC
J6
C3
0.1µF
VCC
C25
1µF
J7
R12
0Ω
C2
0.1µF
VCC
28
VCC_RF
GND
1
27
I+
26
I-
25
Q+
24
Q-
23
BUFEN
C5
OPEN
22
BUFOUT
LO+
TXEN
C33
0.1µF
R13
0Ω
J8
C15
OPEN
VCC_PA
LO-
J15
LO
C8
22pF
C12
0.1µF
VCC
3
LO
20
C18
0.1µF
RFOUT
VCC_LO
J14
C32
0.1µF
C7
OPEN
C17
100pF
RFOUT
C6
OPEN
21
VCC
2
J13
BUFOUT
C31
0.1µF
C20
0.1µF
U1
J16
4
TEST2
C4
100pF
VCC
VCC_D
MAX2150
2
18
3
C10
100pF
VCC
J17
LOCK
J20
5
VCC_A
TEST1
U2 VC34DA230967/
1750B350FUJI
7
6
GND VSW
19
1
C16
OPEN
VT
GND
5
GND
4
VCC GND OUT
8
17
C11
100pF
VCC
J19
6
CHP
LOCK
16
C35
100pF
C22
6800pF
VCC
VCC
VCCSD
7
C27
1.0µF
VCC_CHP
VCC_SD
C14
100pF
CLK
DATA
8
9
EN
10
STNEN
OSCIN
12
13
R18
0Ω
J10–11
J10–13
J10–15
J10–17
J10–19
J10–12
J10–14
J10–16
J10–18
J10–20
VCOSEL
J10–9
J10–10
SYNEN
J10–7
J10–8
TXEN
J10–5
J10–6
FILTVCC
J10–3
J10–4
DATA
C21
0.1µF
C13
100pF
J10–1
EN
C19
0.1µF
14
R24
1.1kΩ
R23
245Ω
J10–2
CLK
C36
0.1µF
C30
0.1µF
C23
0.068µF
R25
1.1kΩ
C24
680pF
C26
470pF
VTUNE_OUT
TUNEOUT
Y1
J18 REFL
Figure 1. MAX2150 EV Kit Schematic
4
VCCVCO
J11
GND
VCC
L1
OPEN
J5
15
VCC_XTAL
C37
0.1µF
LOCK
C9
100pF
SHDN
EN
JUMP_PAD
SHDN
11
C34
0.1µF
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R35
OPEN
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1.0"
Figure 2. MAX2150 EV Kit Primary-Side Silkscreen
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MAX2150 Evaluation Kit
1.0"
Figure 3. MAX2150 EV Kit Secondary-Side Silkscreen
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1.0"
1.0"
Figure 4. MAX2150 EV Kit PC Board Layout—Layer 2
Figure 5. MAX2150 EV Kit PC Board Layout—Layer 3
1.0"
1.0"
Figure 6. MAX2150 EV Kit Primary Component Side
Figure 7. MAX2150 EV Kit Secondary Side
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