Evaluates: MAX3521

MAX3521 Evaluation Kit

General Description

The MAX3521 evaluation kit (EV kit) simplifies the testing

and evaluation of the MAX3521 DOCSIS 3.0 upstream

amplifier. The EV kit is fully assembled and tested at the

factory. Standard 50Ω SMA connectors are included on

the EV kit for the inputs and outputs to allow quick and

easy evaluation on the test bench.

This document provides a list of equipment required to

evaluate the device, a straightforward test procedure to

verify functionality, a description of the EV kit circuit, the

circuit schematic, a list of components for the EV kit, and

artwork for each layer of the PCB.

Features

● Easy Evaluation of the MAX3521

● 50Ω SMA Connectors

● All Critical Peripheral Components Included

● Proven PCB Layout

● Fully Assembled and Tested

● PC Control Software

(Available at

www.maximintegrated.com)

19-6774; Rev 1; 6/16

Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.

*EP = Exposed pad.

DESIGNATION QTY

DESCRIPTION

B1, B2

2

Ferrite beads (0805)

Murata BLM21AG601SN1

B3

1

Ferrite bead 1206,

Murata BLM31PG121SN1

C1–C4, C8

5

0.01µF ±10% ceramic capacitors

(0603)

Murata GRM188R71H103K

C5, C9

2

5.6pF ±0.1pF ceramic capacitors

(0603)

Murata GRM1885C1H5R6B

C6

1

10µF ±10% ceramic capacitor

(0805)

Murata GRM21BR61A106K

C7

1

0.1µF ±10% ceramic capacitor

(0402)

Murata GRM155R71A104K

C10, C11

2

10pF ±5% ceramic capacitors

(0603)

Murata GRM1885C1H100J

JP2

1

20-pin (2 x 10) dual inline header

Sullins PEC36DAAN

DESIGNATION QTY

DESCRIPTION

JP3 (+5V)

1

PC mini red test point

Keystone 5000

JP4 (GND)

1

PC mini black test point

Keystone 5001

R1

1

100kΩ ±5% resistor (0603)

R2, R6

2

100Ω ±1% resistors (0603)

R3

1

43.2Ω ±1% resistor (1206)

R4

1

86.6Ω ±1% resistor (1206)

R5, R7

2

37.4Ω ±1% resistors (0603)

RFIN, RFOUT

2

SMA end-launch jack receptacles

Emerson (Johnson) 142-0701-801

T1

1

1:4 transformer

TOKO 617PT-1664

T2

1

1:2 transformer

TOKO 617PT-2270

U1

1

DOCSIS 3.0 upstream amplifier

(20 TQFN-EP*)

Maxim MAX3521ETP+

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Component List