General Description
The MAX1472 evaluation kit (EV kit) allows for a
detailed evaluation of the MAX1472 ASK transmitter. It
enables testing of the device’s RF performance and
requires no additional support circuitry. The RF output
uses a 50
matching network and an SMA connector
for convenient connection to test equipment. A reverse-
polarity SMA is also included to connect to a 1/4 wave
whip antenna. The EV kit can also directly interface to
the user’s embedded design for easy data encoding.
The MAX1472 EV kit comes in two versions: a 315MHz
version and a 433.92MHz version. The passive compo-
nents are optimized for these frequencies. These com-
ponents can easily be changed to work at RF frequen-
cies from 300MHz to 450MHz.
For easy implementation into the customer’s design, the
MAX1472 EV kit also features a proven PC board lay-
out, which can be easily duplicated for quicker time-to-
market. The EV kit Gerber files are available for down-
load at www.maxim-ic.com.
Features
o
Proven PC Board Layout
o
Proven Components Parts List
o
Multiple Test Points Provided On-Board
o
Available in 315MHz or 433.92MHz Optimized
Versions
o
Adjustable Frequency Range from 300MHz to
450MHz*
o
Fully Assembled and Tested
o
Can Operate as a Stand-Alone Transmitter with
Included Battery
*
Requires component changes
Ordering Information
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MAX1472 Evaluation Kit
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Maxim Integrated Products
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at
1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
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19-2907; Rev 1; 11/03
Component List
PART
TEMP RANGE
-40
°
C to +85
°
C
-40
°
C to +85
°
C
IC PACKAGE
8 SOT23-8
8 SOT23-8
MAX1472EVKIT-315
MAX1472EVKIT-433
DESIGNATION
QTY
DESCRIPTION
Antenna (315MHz)
0
315MHz 1/4 wave whip antenna
Lynx ANT-315-CW-RH,
not installed
Antenna (433MHz)
0
433MHz 1/4 wave whip antenna
Lynx ANT-433-CW-RH,
not installed
ANTENNA_OUT
1
SMA connector top mount,
not installed
Digi-Key J500-ND
Johnson 142-0701-201
BAT1
1
Battery holder
MPD BA2032
Battery
1
Coin-cell battery
Panasonic BR2032
C1 (315MHz)
1
15pF
±
5%, 50V ceramic
capacitor (0603)
Murata GRM1885C1H150J
C1 (433MHz)
1
7pF
±
5%, 50V ceramic
capacitor (0603)
Murata GRM1885C1H7R0J
DESIGNATION
QTY
DESCRIPTION
C2 (315MHz)
1
22pF
±
5%, 50V ceramic
capacitor (0603)
Murata GRM1885C1H220J
C2 (433MHz)
1
12pF
±
5%, 50V ceramic
capacitor (0603)
Murata GRM1885C1H120J
C3, C10
2
0.01μF
±
10%, 50V ceramic
capacitors (0603)
Murata GRM188R71H103KA01
C4
1
680pF
±
5%, 50V ceramic
capacitor (0603)
Murata GRM1885C1H681J
C5, C16, C18, C19
0
Not installed
C6 (315MHz)
1
15pF
±
5%, 50V ceramic
capacitor (0603)
Murata GRM1885C1H150J
C6 (433MHz)
1
10pF
±
5%, 50V ceramic
capacitor (0603)
Murata GRM1885C1H100J
C7
1
0.47μF +80% - 20%, 16V ceramic
capacitor (0603)
Murata GRM188F51C474Z