MAX2335 450MHz, CDMA/OFDM LNA/mixer evaluation kit simplifies evaluation of the MAX2335. Includes all critical matching components. RF and IF signal ports use 50-ohm SMA connectors.
This manual provides a general description of the MAX2335 evaluation kit, which includes a 28‑pin Thin QFN‑EP device, SMA connectors for RF and IF signals, and all critical matching components. It lists the kit’s features such as single‑supply operation from +2.9 V to +3.3 V and a temperature range of –40 °C to +85 °C.
The document details the recommended test equipment, step‑by‑step connections, and setup for evaluating the low‑noise amplifier and down‑converter. It also includes board‑layout guidelines, component placement diagrams, and typical performance figures such as a 16 dB gain at 465 MHz.
| Supply Voltage | +2.9 V to +3.3 V |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 °C to +85 °C |
| IC Package | 28‑pin Thin QFN‑EP |
| RF Port Frequency | 450 MHz CDMA‑Band |
| Typical Gain at 465 MHz | 16 dB |
| Conversion Gain | ≈13 dB |
The kit operates from a single supply of +2.9 V to +3.3 V.
Set Mode 0 (JU1), Mode 1 (JU3), and Mode 2 (JU4) on the EV kit to VCC (high).
The typical gain measured at 465 MHz is about 16 dB.
The kit is rated for operation from –40 °C to +85 °C.