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- Brand
- Maxim
- Model
- MAX2041
- Industry
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- 2012-05-07
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Maxim MAX2041 Evaluation Kit User Manual
The MAX2041 Evaluation Kit is a fully assembled, factory‑tested board that simplifies evaluation of the MAX2041 up/downconversion mixer for UMTS, DCS, and PCS base‑station applications. The kit includes SMA connectors, a built‑in SPDT LO switch, integrated baluns, and a low‑impedance exposed paddle for thermal management.
The manual covers a quick‑start guide, required test equipment, detailed connection and setup steps, mixer testing procedures, layout considerations, and options for modifying the kit to reduce power consumption. It also provides the full schematic and PCB layout diagrams for reference.
Maxim MAX2041 specifications
| RF Frequency Range | 1700 MHz – 3000 MHz |
|---|---|
| Conversion Loss | 7.2 dB |
| Noise Figure | 7.4 dB |
| Input Third‑Order Intercept Point (IIP3) | +33.5 dBm |
| Input 1 dB Compression Point | +23.3 dBm |
| Supply Voltage | 4.75 V – 5.25 V |
| Supply Current (max) | 145 mA |
| Package | 20‑pin thin QFN‑EP 5 mm × 5 mm |
Source: Maxim MAX2041 High-Linearity 1700MHz‑3000MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer Datasheet
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Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
Questions answered in these manuals
What RF frequency range does the MAX2041 support?
The MAX2041 operates from 1700 MHz up to 3000 MHz.
From: Maxim MAX2041 High-Linearity 1700MHz‑3000MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer Datasheet
What is the typical conversion loss of the MAX2041?
Typical conversion loss is 7.2 dB.
From: Maxim MAX2041 High-Linearity 1700MHz‑3000MHz Upconversion/Downconversion Mixer Datasheet
What supply voltage and current are required for the MAX2041 evaluation kit?
The kit requires a +5.0 V DC supply with a current limit of around 175 mA.
What is the RF frequency range of the MAX2041?
The MAX2041 operates over a 1700 MHz to 3000 MHz RF frequency range.
What is the RF frequency range of the MAX2041?
The MAX2041 operates from 1700 MHz to 3000 MHz.
From: Maxim MAX2041 Datasheet
What is the typical conversion loss of the MAX2041?
The typical conversion loss is 7.2 dB.
From: Maxim MAX2041 Datasheet