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

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