Key facts
- Brand
- Maxim
- Model
- MAX998
- Category
- Other Electronics
- Documents
- 10
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-05-08
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Maxim MAX9986 Evaluation Kit Handbook
The MAX9986 Evaluation Kit is a fully assembled, factory‑tested board that simplifies evaluation of the MAX9986 815 MHz‑to‑995 MHz base‑station down‑conversion mixer. It includes standard 50 Ω SMA connectors on the input and output ports for quick bench testing.
The handbook details the kit’s features, required test equipment, step‑by‑step connection and setup procedures, component list, layout considerations, and options for modifying the kit. It also provides schematics, PCB layout drawings, and supplier information.
Maxim MAX998 specifications
| RF Frequency Range | 815 MHz to 995 MHz |
|---|---|
| LO Frequency Range | 960 MHz to 1180 MHz |
| IF Frequency Range | 50 MHz to 250 MHz |
| Conversion Gain | 10 dB |
| IIP3 | 23.6 dBm |
| Noise Figure | 9.3 dB |
| LO Drive Range | -3 dBm to +3 dBm |
| LO Isolation | 49 dB |
| SMA Connectors | 502 on input and output ports |
| IF Output Balun | 4:1 balun for single‑ended output |
All Maxim MAX998 documents by type
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.
- Maxim MAX9987/MAX9988 LO Buffers/Splitters Datasheet 12 p
- Maxim MAX9989/MAX9990 LO Buffer Datasheet 12 p
- Maxim MAX9982 SiGe High-Linearity Active Mixer Datasheet 12 p
- Maxim Integrated MAX9981 Active Mixer Datasheet 15 p
- Maxim MAX9986 Downconversion Mixer Datasheet 12 p
- Maxim MAX9984 Downconversion Mixer Datasheet 15 p
- Maxim MAX9986A Downconversion Mixer Datasheet 12 p
- Maxim MAX9985 Dual-Channel Downconversion Mixer Datasheet 15 p
- Maxim MAX976/MAX978/MAX998 Datasheet 11 p
Questions answered in these manuals
What DC supply voltage should be used for the kit?
Set the DC supply to +5.0 V with a current limit of about 300 mA.
What is the RF frequency range that the MAX9986 can handle?
The device operates from 815 MHz to 995 MHz on the RF input.
What output power range do the MAX9987 and MAX9988 provide?
Both devices can be set to deliver output power from +14 dBm up to +20 dBm.
What supply voltage is required for these LO buffers/splitters?
The recommended supply voltage range is 4.75 V to 5.25 V.
What output power does the MAX9989/MAX9990 provide?
The devices deliver output power from +14 dBm up to +20 dBm, with a typical value of +17 dBm and ±1 dB variation.
How much reverse isolation is offered?
Both buffers provide 40 dB of reverse isolation to prevent LO pulling.