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Quick Start
The MAX2016 EV kit is fully assembled and factory test-
ed. See the
Connections and Setup
section for proper
device evaluation.
Recommended Equipment
One DC power supply capable of delivering between
2.7V and 5.25V at 100mA (see the
Power-Supply
Connection
section for supply voltages > 3.6V).
Two signal generators capable of delivering -65dBm
to +5dBm at frequencies between 100MHz and
2.5GHz.
One high-dynamic-range RF power meter for cali-
brating the signal generator.
Five digital multimeters (DMMs) to monitor supply
voltage, supply current, and output voltages.
Two 6dB attenuator pads.
Connection and Setup
This section provides a step-by-step guide to testing
the basic functionality of the EV kit. As a general pre-
caution to prevent damaging the device,
do not turn
on the DC power or the RF signal generator until all
connections are made:
1) With the DC power supply disabled, set it to +3.3V
(through a low internal-resistance ammeter, if
desired) and connect to the V
S
(TP1) terminal.
Connect the power-supply ground to the GND
(TP2) terminal on the EV kit. If available, set the cur-
rent limit to 100mA.
2) Calibrate the power meter at 100MHz.
3) Connect the RF signal generators to the power
meter through a 6dB attenuator pad.
4) Calibrate the signal generator’s output (frequency
= 100MHz) over the desired power range.
Note:
Some power meters may be limited in terms
of their dynamic range.
5) Disable the RF signal generator output powers.
Disconnect the power meter from the attenuator
pad and connect these pad outputs to the RFINA
and RFINB SMAs on the EV kit.
6) Connect the VOUTA, VOUTB, and VOUTD wires to
three voltmeters. Enable the DC power supply. The
DC current of the EV kit should be approximately
43mA.
MAX2016 Evaluation Kit
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100MHz -24dBm
100MHz -24dBm
(VOLTMETER)
1.3VDC
(VOLTMETER)
1.3VDC
(VOLTMETER)
1VDC
(VOLTMETER)
(AMMETER)
3.30VDC
43.0mA
3.30VDC
MAX2016 EV KIT
J1
SMA
RFINA
TP5
VOUTB
TP1
VS
TP2
GND
J2
SMA
RFINB
TP3
VOUTA
VOUTD
TP10
6dB
6dB
TP6
A
TP7
A+B
TP8
B
TP11
CSETH
TP12
CSETL
TP4
GND
Figure 1. MAX2016 EV Kit Test Setup Diagram