MAX3541EVKIT# Maxim Integrated Products, MAX3541EVKIT# Datasheet - Page 3

• Manufacturer Part Number: MAX3541EVKIT#
• Description: RF Modules & Development Tools MAX3541 EVAL KIT MAX3541 EVAL KIT
• Manufacturer: Maxim Integrated Products

Specifications of MAX3541EVKIT#

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Note: Indicate that you are using the MAX3541/MAX3542 when contacting these component suppliers.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp.
AVX Corporation
Citizen America Corp.
EPCOS AG
Johnson Components
Keystone Electronics Corp.
Murata Electronics North America, Inc.
ROHM Co., Ltd.
Sullins Electronics Corp.
Texas Instruments Inc.
TOKO America, Inc.
One power supply capable of supplying at least
500mA at +3.3V
One dual-output power supply capable of supply-
ing up to 3V at least 5mA (to apply gain control
voltages)
One RF signal generator capable of delivering at
least 0dBm of output power at frequency.
(HP 8482A or equivalent)
One RF spectrum analyzer capable of covering the
operating frequency range of the device.
A PC (486DX33 or better) with Windows
2000, NT 4.0, XP or later operating system, 64MB
of memory, and an available parallel port
One 25-pin parallel cable
50Ω SMA cables
(Optional) One multichannel digital oscilloscope
(Optional) A network analyzer to measure return loss
(Optional) An ammeter to measure supply current
SUPPLIER
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Required Equipment
MAX3541/MAX3542 Evaluation Kits
Quick Start
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310-781-1460
732-906-4300
507-833-8822
209-796-2032
770-436-1300
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This section provides a step-by-step guide to testing
the basic functionality of the EV kits in UHF mode.
Caution: Do not turn on DC power or RF signal gen-
erators until all connections are completed.
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Verify that the JP1 and JP6 shunts are removed,
the JP2 shunt is installed, and JP11 and JP12 have
shunts across pins 1-2.
With its output disabled, set the DC power supply
to +3.3V. Connect the power supply to the V
(through an ammeter if desired) and GND termi-
nals on the EV kits. If available, set the current limit
to 500mA.
With its output disabled, set both outputs of the
dual-output DC power-supply voltages to +3V.
Connect one of the outputs to the TP1 connector
and the other output to the IF_AGC connector.
With its output disabled, set the RF signal genera-
tor to a 50.5MHz frequency and a -80dBm power
level. Connect the output of the RF signal genera-
tor to the SMA connector labeled RFIN on the eval-
uation board.
Connect a 25-pin parallel cable between the PC’s
parallel port and the MAX3541/MAX3542 evalua-
tion board.
Turn on the +3.3V V
the +3V dual-output gain-control power supply.
The supply current from the +3.3V V
should read approximately 230mA. Be sure to
adjust the power supply to account for any voltage
drop across the ammeter.
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