The MAX2041 evaluation kit (EV kit) simplifies the evaluation of the MAX2041 UMTS, DCS, and PCS base-station up/downconversion mixer. It is fully assembled and tested at the factory. Standard 50Ω SMA connectors are included on the EV kit's input and output ports to allow quick and easy evaluation on the test bench.

This document provides a list of test equipment required to evaluate the device, a straight-forward test procedure to verify functionality, a description of the EV kit circuit, the circuit schematic, a bill of materials (BOM) for the kit, and artwork for each layer of the PC board.

Key Features

Fully Assembled and Tested

50Ω SMA Connectors on Input and Output Ports

1700MHz to 3000MHz RF Frequency Range

1900MHz to 3000MHz LO Frequency Range

1500MHz to 2000MHz LO Frequency Range (MAX2039)

DC to 350MHz IF Frequency Range

7.2dB Conversion Loss

+33.5dBm Input IP3 (Downconversion)

+23.3dBm Input 1dB Compression Point

7.4dB Noise Figure

Integrated LO Buffer

Integrated RF and LO Baluns

Low -3dBm to +3dBm LO Drive

Built-In SPDT LO Switch with 43dB LO1 to LO2 Isolation and 50ns Switching Time

External Current-Setting Resistor Provides Option for Operating Mixer in Reduced-Power/Reduced- Performance Mode

Applications/Uses

cdmaOne™ and cdma2000® Base Stations
DCS 1800/PCS 1900 EDGE Base Stations
Digital and Spread-Spectrum Communication Systems
Fixed Broadband Wireless Access
Microwave Links
Military Systems
PHS/PAS Base Stations
Predistortion Receivers
Private Mobile Radio
UMTS/WCDMA Base Stations
WiMAX™ Base Stations and Customer Premise Equipment
Wireless Local Loop

Design Resources

Technical Documents

Tutorial 5100 General Layout Guidelines for RF and Mixed-Signal PCBs

Quality and Environmental Data

Lead-Free Package Tin (Sn) Whisker Reports

Quality And Environmental

Device	Fab Process	Technology	Sample size	Rejects	FIT at 25°C	FIT at 55°C

Note : The failure rates are summarized by technology and mapped to the associated material part numbers. The failure rates are highly dependent on the number of units tested.

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