MAXIM MAX2306EVKIT

19-2109; Rev 0; 7/01
MAX2306/MAX2308/MAX2309 Evaluation Kits
The MAX2306/MAX2308/MAX2309 evaluation kits (EV
kits) simplify testing of the MAX2306/MAX2308/
MAX2309 IF receivers. These kits allow evaluation of
the devices’ variable-gain amplifier (VGA), I/Q demodulator, dual-band voltage-controlled oscillators (VCOs),
synthesizer, 3-wire programming interface, and powermanagement features.
The EV kits provide 50Ω SMA connectors for all signal
inputs and outputs. A varactor-based tank circuit is provided for the on-chip VCO and can be tuned by a
potentiometer or an external voltage or phase-locked
with the on-chip phase-locked loop (PLL).
Features
♦ Dual Oscillators (MAX2306)
♦ On-Board PLL Synthesizer
♦ 3-Wire Interface
♦ Single-Ended or Differential Baseband Outputs
♦ +2.7V to +5.5V Single-Supply Operation
♦ SMA Connectors on All Signal Ports
♦ PC Control Software (available at
www.maxim-ic.com)
Ordering Information
MAX2306EVKIT
PART
TEMP. RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
IC PACKAGE
28 QSOP-EP*
MAX2308EVKIT
-40°C to +85°C
28 QSOP-EP*
MAX2309EVKIT
-40°C to +85°C
28 QSOP-EP*
*Exposed pad
Component List
DESIGNATION
QTY
DESCRIPTION
C1, C33, C34
3
47pF ±10%, 25V min ceramic
capacitors (0402)
C2
1
2pF ±0.1pF, 25V min ceramic
capacitor (0402) (MAX2306)
C3
1
33pF ±10%, 25V min ceramic
capacitor (0402) (MAX2306)
C4
1
C5
C6
DESIGNATION
QTY
DESCRIPTION
C9, C10, C11,
C13, C14, C15,
C21, C22, C28,
C30, C35, C37,
C38, C42, C46,
C57, C59
15
0.01µF ±10%, 25V min ceramic
capacitors (0402)
33pF ±10%, 25V min ceramic
capacitor (0402)
(MAX2306/MAX2309)
C16
1
3.0pF ±0.1pF, 25V min ceramic
capacitor (0402)
(MAX2306/MAX2308)
1
2pF ±0.1pF, 25V min ceramic
capacitor (0402)
(MAX2306/MAX2308)
C18
1
0.01µF ±1%, 25V min ceramic
capacitor (0402)
(MAX2306/MAX2308)
1
33pF ±10%, 25V min ceramic
capacitor (0402)
C19, C20
2
10pF ±10%, 25V min ceramic
capacitors (0402)
C7
1
33pF ±10%, 25V min ceramic
capacitor (0402)
(MAX2306/MAX2308)
C27, C56, C58
3
10µF ±10%, 16V min tantalum
capacitors
AVX TAJC106K016
C8, C12, C23,
C24, C25, C31
6
330pF ±10%, 25V min ceramic
capacitors (0402)
C29
1
0.068µF ±10%, 25V min ceramic
capacitor (0402)
C36
0
Open
C43
1
1000pF ±10% capacitor (0402)
(MAX2309)
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Component List (continued)
DESIGNATION
DESCRIPTION
C44, C47–C53
8
0.1µF ±10%, 25V min ceramic
capacitors (0402)
C54, C55
2
0.1µF ±10%, 25V min ceramic
capacitors (0805)
C60
1
0Ω resistor (0402)
(MAX2309)
C61
1
2pF ±0.1pF, 25V min ceramic
capacitor (0402) (MAX2309)
D2
1
Varactor diode (MAX2306)
Alpha SMV1763-079
D3
1
Varactor diode
Alpha SMV1763-079
1
Varactor diode
(MAX2306/MAX2308)
Alpha SMV1763-079
1
Varactor diode
(MAX2306/MAX2309)
Alpha SMV1763-079
D4
D5
L1
L2
2
QTY
1
33nH inductor (MAX2306)
Coilcraft 0603CS-33NXGBC
1
33nH inductor
(MAX2306/MAX2308)
Coilcraft 0603CS-33NXGBC
DESIGNATION
QTY
DESCRIPTION
10kΩ ±5% resistor (0402)
(MAX2306/MAX2308)
R5
R6
1
100Ω ±5% resistor (0402)
(MAX2306/MAX2309)
R8, R14, R16,
R18
4
100Ω ±5% resistors (0402)
R7
1
49.9Ω ±1% resistor (0402)
R9
1
681Ω ±1% resistor (0402)
R10
1
4.7kΩ ±5% resistor (0402)
R11, R19, R31,
R32, R33, R34,
R40, R81
8
5kΩ ±5% resistors (0402)
R12, R22
2
47kΩ ±5% resistors (0402)
R13, R24
2
10kΩ Bourns variable resistors,
Digi-Key 3296W-104-ND
R15, R17
2
100Ω ±5% resistors (0402)
(MAX2309)
R20, R21, R25,
R35
0
Open
R23
1
2.4kΩ ±5% resistor (0402)
R26
1
47kΩ ±5% resistor (0402)
R41
1
0Ω resistor (0402) (MAX2306)
R44
1
0Ω resistor (0402) (MAX2309)
J18
1
20-pin header
JU3, JU9,
JU10, JU11
4
Two-pin headers
220nH inductor
Coilcraft 0603CS-R22TKBC
T1
1
Balun transformer,
Toko DB458-1011
1
33nH inductor (MAX2309)
Coilcraft 0603CS-33NXGBC
U1
1
MAX2306EGI, MAX2308EGI, or
MAX2309EGI IC
2
MAX4108ESA
1
270nH inductor
Toko LL1608-PSR275
U2, U3
L6
None
1
Q1
1
Open
MAX2306/MAX2308/MAX2309
circuit board
R1, R38, R39
3
0Ω resistors (0402)
None
1
R2
1
10kΩ ±5% resistor (0402)
(MAX2306)
MAX2306/MAX2308/MAX2309
data sheet
INTF2300
Interface Board
1
3-wire programming and
interface board
None
1
20-pin ribbon cable
L3
1
120nH inductor
(MAX2306/MAX2308)
Coilcraft 0603CS-33NXGBC
L4
1
L5
R3
1
10kΩ ±5% resistor (0402)
(MAX2306/MAX2309)
R4
1
10kΩ ±5% resistor (0402)
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MAX2306/MAX2308/MAX2309 Evaluation Kits
PHONE
FAX
Alpha Industries
SUPPLIER
617-935-5150
617-933-2359
AVX
803-946-0690
803-626-3123
Coilcraft
847-639-6400
847-639-1469
Murata
770-436-1300
770-436-3030
Toko
708-297-0070
708-699-1194
Quick Start
The MAX2306/MAX2308/MAX2309 EV kits are fully
assembled and factory tested. Follow the instructions in
the Connections and Setup section.
Recommended Test Equipment
The test equipment recommended to verify MAX2306/
MAX2308/MAX2309 operation is listed in Table 1. This list
is intended as a guide only; substitutions may be possible.
Connections and Setup
The following sections provide instructions for getting
the EV kit running in CDMA mode.
CDMA Mode
Perform the following steps to evaluate the MAX2306/
MAX2308/MAX2309 in CDMA mode:
1) Verify that shunts JU3, JU10, and JU11 are in place.
Table 1. Recommended Equipment
EQUIPMENT
RF Signal
Generators (2)
DESCRIPTION
HP 8648A or equivalent. Capable of
delivering -70dBm to -10dBm of
output power in the 10MHz to
500MHz frequency range. One
generator is required to test the
receive signal path and the other is
for the reference frequency.
Oscilloscope
For viewing the demodulator outputs.
Power Supply (3)
Capable of providing at least 100mA
at +2.7V to +5.5V.
Additional Voltage
Source
For external control of VGA (optional).
Personal Computer
486DX33 or better, with Windows95®
or later version of Windows®
operating system and a parallel port.
INTF2300 Interface
Board
Provided with EV kit.
2) Connect the INTF2300 interface cable as shown in
Figure 11. (Pin 1 of the interface cable corresponds
to the red wire; pin 1 is designated in silkscreen on
each of the PC boards.)
3) Connect a +2.75V power supply to the VCC and
GND terminals. Set the other two supplies to +5V
and -5V and then connect to the appropriate +5V,
-5V, and GND terminals on the EV board.
4) Install and run Maxim’s CDMA control software
(available at www.maxim-ic.com). Under the
Technical Support heading, click on SOFTWARE.
Select the correct software to download and install.
5) With the MAX2306, MAX2308, or MAX2309 screen
active, set the control pins. Set SHDN to “H”. On the
MAX2306, set the MODE to “H”. On the MAX2309,
set STBY, BUF_EN, and DIVSEL to “H”. Turn on the
power supplies. Under Preset Modes select CDMA
mode. Under Program Dividers set M1 and M2 to
306. Set R1 and R2 to 16 and then click Send Data
for M1, M2, R1, and R2. Under Control Register,
click on Send Data.
6) Connect a signal generator to the REF port, configured for a sine wave with a 19.2MHz frequency and a
-10dBm amplitude. (The REF port is 50Ω terminated.)
7) Connect a signal generator with 183.72MHz at
-66dBm and apply it to the CDMA differential port.
8) Set VGC to 2.5VDC by rotating potentiometer R13.
Optionally, an external VGC voltage may be used
by removing jumper JU3 and applying a DC voltage to JU3 at the pin labeled VGC.
9) Configure an oscilloscope to measure a highimpedance, 1Vp-p, 100kHz waveform. Connect it to
the I or Q output.
Voltage gain can be calculated by:
V
OUTp-p
Gain = 20log 
 2 2V

IN






 PIN (dBm) - 30 


10
VIN (RMS) = 500 × 10 
Gain = approximately 60dB
Note: The balun loss is not taken into account. This loss
is typically less than 0.5dB. There may also be some
loss through the MAX4108 op amp.
Windows95 and Windows are registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corp.
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Adjustments and Control
REF Inputs
VGC Adjust
The REF port is AC-coupled and terminated for use
with a 50Ω signal source.
The MAX2306/MAX2308/MAX2309 EV kits are configured with a 10kΩ trim pot for setting and adjusting the
VGA gain. An external supply can be used by removing
the 2-pin shunt (JU3) and by directly connecting the supply to JU3 at pin labeled VGC. The VGC voltage must be
clean to minimize undesired amplitude modulation.
The I/Q outputs are self-biased baseband outputs. The
differential I/Q outputs are converted to single-ended
outputs with MAX4108 op amps.
Interface Control
The interface port is designed to use a 20-pin ribbon
cable. Ten pins are signal lines, and the other ten pins
are digital grounds. Pin 1 of the interface cable is red.
Pin 1 is also designated in silkscreen on each of the PC
boards.
I/Q Outputs
PC Board Layout/
Construction
The MAX2306/MAX2308/MAX2309 EV kits can serve as
board layout guides. Keep PC board trace lengths as
short as possible to minimize parasitics. Keep decoupling capacitors close to the device, with a low-inductance through connection to the ground plane.
Detailed Description
The following sections cover the EV kits’ circuit blocks
in detail. (Refer to the MAX2306/MAX2308/MAX2309
data sheet for additional information.)
CDMA Inputs
The on-board balun converts the CDMA DIFF input to a
differential signal for the MAX2306/MAX2308/MAX2309.
The 50Ω source impedance is transformed to 500Ω by
the combination of L4, R9, C19, C20, and the 4:1
impedance ratio of the input balun.
FM Inputs
The EV kit is configured for single-ended (50Ω) operation at the FM connector. The matching network transforms 50Ω to 850Ω.
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INTF2300
Interface Board
The INTF2300 interface board is used to control the 3wire interface of a device under test from the parallel
port of a PC. This board level translates 5V logic from
the PC to VCC of the device under test. The INTF2300
also provides buffering and EMI filtering. The recommended operating supply voltage range is +2.7V to
+3.6V. For operation of the MAX2306/MAX2309 above
+3.6V, jumper JU1 may be removed and an external
supply voltage of +3.6V may be applied between VCC
(pin 2) and GND (pin 1) (Figure 11).
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C31
330pF
R10
4.7kΩ
R25
OPEN
IOUT-
IOUT+
REF
C36
OPEN
D2
D3
J12
J15
J3
MODE/DIVSEL
R5
10kΩ D4
R4
10kΩ
R3
10kΩ D5
R2
10kΩ
C29
R1
0Ω 0.068µF
R23
2.4kΩ
R24
10kΩ
RXI-
RXI+
C6
33pF
C1
47pF
C11
0.01µF
C9
0.01µF
VCCA
VCCA
L2
33nH
MODE
SHDN
REF
10
IOUT-
9 IOUT+
8
7
5 V
CC
6 GND
4
3 TANKH-
2 TANKH+
1 TANKL-
28 TANKL+
26 CP_OUT
27 GND
BYP
25 BYP
11
LOCK
MAX2306
U1
BYP
14
15
16
17
18
19
R9
681Ω
20
21
QOUT-
LOCK
12
QOUT+ 13
CLK
EN
DATA
VCC
VGC
CDMA-
CDMA+
FM+
FM-
C14
C15
C13
0.01µF
0.01µF
0.01µF
24
23
22
L1
33nH
C46
0.01µF
C10
0.01µF
VCCD
SHDN
R41
0Ω
C5
C7 2pF
33pF
C4
33pF
C2
2pF
C30
0.01µF
C3
33pF
R7
49.9Ω
R35
OPEN
JU9
DATA
C22
0.01µF
C35
0.01µF
CLK
EN
C20
10pF
C19
10pF
L3
120nH
R12
47kΩ
VCCA
C21
0.01µF
L4
220nH
C16
3.0pF
C18
0.01µF
RXQ-
RXQ+
J14
J13
JU3
QOUT-
QOUT+
TOKO
4458D8-1011
T1
J4
J5
FM
VCC
R13
10kΩ
CDMA DIFF
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VCC
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Figure 1. MAX2306EV Kit Schematic
5
6
REF
Figure 2. MAX2308EV Kit Schematic
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IOUT-
IOUT+
C31
330pF
R10
4.7kΩ
R25
OPEN
C36
OPEN
D3
J12
J15
J3
R5
10kΩ D4
R4
10kΩ
R7
49.9Ω
R35
OPEN
RXI-
RXI+
R23
2.4kΩ
C29
0.068µF
R24
10kΩ
R1
0Ω
VCC
C7
33pF
C6
33pF
SHDN
C1
47pF
C11
0.01µF
C9
0.01µF
VCCA
VCCA
SHDN
REF
GND
VCC
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
10
IOUT-
9 IOUT+
8
7
6
5
28
1
4
3 TANKH-
2 TANKH+
27 GND
26 CP_OUT
BYP
25 BYP
11
LOCK
MAX2308
U1
BYP
14
15
16
17
18
19
R9
681Ω
20
21
QOUT-
LOCK
12
QOUT+ 13
CLK
EN
DATA
VCC
VGC
CDMA-
CDMA+
FM+
FM-
C14
C15
C13
0.01µF
0.01µF
0.01µF
24
23
22
L2
33nH
C46
0.01µF
C10
0.01µF
VCCD
C5
2pF
C30
0.01µF
JU9
C22
0.01µF
C35
0.01µF
CLK
EN
DATA
C20
10pF
C19
10pF
L3
120nH
R12
47kΩ
VCCA
C21
0.01µF
L4
220nH
C16
3.0pF
C18
0.01µF
RXQ-
RXQ+
J14
J13
JU3
QOUT-
QOUT+
TOKO
4458D8-1011
J4
FM
R13
10kΩ
CDMA DIFF
VCC
J5
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C31
330pF
IOUT-
IOUT+
REF
R23
2.4kΩ
R4
10kΩ D3
D5
C29
0.068µF
R3
10kΩ
R1
0Ω
J12
J15
J3
MODE/DIVSEL
R10
4.7kΩ
R25
OPEN
C36
OPEN
R24
10kΩ
C6
33pF
RXI-
RXI+
R7
49.9Ω
SHDN
C1
47pF
C11
0.01µF
C9
0.01µF
C60
0Ω
VCCA
VCCA
SHDN
REF
GND
VCC
DIVSEL
LOOUT
BUFEN
10
IOUT-
9 IOUT+
8
7
6
5
28
4
3
2 TANKH-
1 TANKH+
27 GND
26 CP_OUT
BYP
25 BYP
11
LOCK
MAX2309
U1
BYP
C14
C13
0.01µF
0.01µF
24
23
L5
33nH
C46
0.01µF
C10
0.01µF
VCCD
J2
BUFEN
LOOUT
C61
2pF
C30
0.01µF
C4
33pF
R44
0Ω
R35
OPEN
JU9
14
15
16
17
18
19
R9
681Ω
20
22
QOUT-
LOCK
12
QOUT+ 13
CLK
EN
DATA
VCC
VGC
CDMA-
CDMA+
STBY
N.C.
21
C22
0.01µF
C35
0.01µF
CLK
EN
DATA
VCCA
C21
0.01µF
R12
47kΩ
STBY
L4
220nH
C15
0.01µF
C20
10pF
C19
10pF
RXQ-
RXQ+
J14
J13
JU3
QOUT-
QOUT+
TOKO
4458D8-1011
R13
10kΩ
CDMA DIFF
VCC
J5
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VCC
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Figure 3. MAX2309EV Kit Schematic
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R11
5kΩ
+5V
C51
0.1µF
R31
5kΩ
C52
0.1µF
RXI+
2
8
IN-
R38
0Ω
7
6
OUT
3
R32
5kΩ
C54
0.1µF
J11
1
5
IN+
U3
4
RXI-
MAX4108
R81
5kΩ
C50
0.1µF
C53
0.1µF
-5V
I/Q DEMODULATOR RECEIVERS
R19
5kΩ
+5V
C47
0.1µF
R33
5kΩ
C48
0.1µF
RXQ2
8
IN-
R39
0Ω
7
6
OUT
3
R34
5kΩ
C55
0.1µF
J16
1
5
IN+
U2
4
RXQ+
MAX4108
R40
5kΩ
C49
0.1µF
C44
0.1µF
-5V
Figure 4. MAX2306/MAX2308/MAX2309 EV Kit Schematic (I/Q Section)
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VCC
VCC
VCC
-5V
GND
ICCA
JU10
C37
0.01µF
C27
10µF
C58
10µF
C56
10µF
*SEE COMPONENT LIST
J10
J9
J8
J7
J1
VCC
C28
0.1µF
C59
0.1µF
C57
0.1µF
CLK
C33
0.01µF
-5V
EN
DATA
L6
270nH
VCCA
R14
100Ω
C25
330pF
ICCD
JU11
C24
330pF
R18
100Ω
R16
100Ω
C23
330pF
VCC
C42
0.01µF
17 J18–I 18
R17*
C38
0.01µF
1 J18–A 2
5 J18–C 6
7 J18–D 8
9 J18–E 10
12 J18–F 11
20 J18–J 19
R15*
C34
0.01µF
4 J18–B 3
13 J18–G 14
15 J18–H 16
VCCD
VCC
R8
100Ω
R6*
R20
OPEN
R22
47kΩ
C12
330pF
C8
330pF
1
2
3
VCC
SHDN
Q1
OPEN
R21
OPEN
D1
OPEN
MODE/DIVSEL
LOCK
Evaluate: MAX2306/MAX2308/MAX2309
+5V
+5V
VCC
BUFEN
STBY
MAX2306/MAX2308/MAX2309 Evaluation Kits
Figure 5. MAX2306/MAX2308/MAX2309 EV Kit Schematics (Supplies and Interface Sections) (continued)
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1.0"
1.0"
Figure 6. MAX2306/MAX2308/MAX2309 EV Kit PC Board
Layout—Component Side (Layer 1)
Figure 7. MAX2306/MAX2308/MAX2309 EV Kit PC Board
Layout—Ground Plane (Layer 2)
1.0"
Figure 8. MAX2306/MAX2308/MAX2309 EV Kit PC Board
Layout—Inner Layer (Layer 3)
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1.0"
1.0"
Figure 9. MAX2306/MAX2308/MAX2309 EV Kit PC Board
Layout—Solder Side (Layer 4)
Figure 10. MAX2306/MAX2308/MAX2309 EV Kit Component
Placement Guide—Component Side
1.0"
Figure 11. MAX2306/MAX2308/MAX2309 EV Kit Component
Placement Guide—Solder Side
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GND
VCC
JU1
1
2
3
DB25M
1
1
TO PC
PARALLEL
PORT
20
6
10
INTF2300
10
DUT
MAX2306
MAX2308
MAX2309
VCCD
6
20
1
1
Figure 12. INTF2300 Interface Board
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