The MAX2130 evaluation kit (EV kit) simplifies evalua-
tion of the MAX2130 broadband, high-dynamic range,
two-output amplifier for digital TV tuner applications.
The EV kit is fully assembled and tested, allowing sim-
ple evaluation of all device functions. All signal ports
utilize SMA connectors and 50Ω-to-75Ω impedance
transformation networks, providing a convenient inter-
face to 50Ω RF test equipment.
This section lists the test equipment required for evalu-
ating the MAX2130:
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DESIGNATION
One power supply capable of providing 150mA of
supply current at +5V.
One HP8648C RF signal generator or equivalent
(50Ω) sine-wave source capable of delivering at
least +10dBm of output power from 44MHz to
878MHz.
One HP8561E RF spectrum analyzer or equivalent
high-sensitivity spectrum analyzer.
Two 50Ω SMA cables (RG-58A/U or equivalent).
One 50Ω SMA terminator
Optional: digital multimeters (DMMs) to monitor DC
supply voltage and supply current.
R1, R5, R7
R2, R4, R6
C2, C3
C4–C7
C10
C1
C9
R3
L1
Test Equipment Required
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General Description
1000pF ceramic
capacitor (0603)
47pF ceramic
capacitors (0603)
0.1µF ceramic
capacitors (0603)
10µF, 10V tantalum capacitor,
AVX TAJB106M010
Not installed
Ferrite bead, Murata
BLM11A221SG (0603)
43.2Ω ±1% resistors (0603)
86.6Ω ±1% resistors (0603)
15kΩ ±1% resistor (0603)
Component List
DESCRIPTION
MAX2130 Evaluation Kit
o Easy Evaluation of MAX2130
o All Critical Peripheral Components Included
o SMA Input and Output Signal Connectors
o 50Ω-to-75Ω Impedance Transformation Networks
o Fully Assembled and Tested
1) DC Power Supply: Set the power-supply voltage to
2) RF Signal Source: Set the signal generator to an
3) Spectrum Analyzer: Connect the spectrum analyz-
4) 50Ω Termination: Terminate the OUT2 port SMA
*Exposed Paddle
MAX2130EVKIT
+5V. Turn the power supply off and connect it to the
VCC and GND connections of the EV kit. If desired,
place an ammeter in series with the power supply to
measure supply current and a voltmeter in parallel
with the VCC and GND connections to measure the
supply voltage delivered to the device.
RF frequency of 500MHz at an output power level of
-14.3dBm. Turn the output of the signal generator
off. Connect the signal generator to the IN port SMA
connector using a 50Ω SMA cable. Because the IN
port of the MAX2130 is internally matched to 75Ω,
and the test equipment is a 50Ω source, an external
matching network converts the load seen by the
signal generator to 50Ω. The power loss of this
impedance-matching network is approximately
5.7dB. The actual power delivered to the IN port of
the MAX2130 is -14.3dBm - 5.7dBm = -20dBm.
er to the OUT1 port SMA connector using a 50Ω
SMA cable. Set the center frequency of the spec-
trum analyzer to 500MHz, the span to 1MHz, and
the reference level to 0dBm. Because the MAX2130
is intended to drive a 75Ω load, a 75Ω-to-50Ω
impedance-matching network is included between
OUT1 of the MAX2130 and the OUT1 port of the EV
kit. The power loss of this impedance-matching net-
work is approximately 5.7dB.
connector with a 50Ω terminator.
PART
Connections and Setup
TEMP. RANGE
-40°C to +85°C
Ordering Information
IC PACKAGE
8 µMAX-EP*
Features
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