General Description
The MAX4003 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled
and tested surface-mount circuit board that evaluates
the MAX4003 RF detector in an 8-pin µMAX®package.
The MAX4003 EV kit includes an on-board shutdown
control as well as quasi-measurement mode circuitry to
provide an easy method to evaluate the MAX4000/
MAX4001/MAX4002. The RF input utilizes a 50ΩSMA
connector for convenient connection to test equipment.
The MAX4003 EV kit can also be used to evaluate the
MAX4000/MAX4001/MAX4002 RF-detecting controllers.
Features
♦2.7V to 5.5V Single-Supply Operation
♦50ΩSMA Connector on RF Input
♦On-Board Quasi-Measurement Mode Circuitry
♦On-Board Shutdown Control
♦Fully Assembled and Tested Surface-Mount
Board
Evaluates: MAX4000–MAX4003
MAX4003 Evaluation Kit
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PART TYPE
IC PACKAGE
MAX4003EVKIT+
EV kit 8 µMAX
DESIGNATION QTY DESCRIPTION
C1, C3, C5 3
0.1µF ±20%, 10V X5R ceramic
capacitors (0402)
TDK C1005X5R1A104M
C2 0 Not installed (0402)
C4 1
2200pF ±10%, 50V X7R ceramic
capacitor (0402)
TDK C1005X7R1H222K
C7, C8 2
100pF ±5%, 50V C0G ceramic
capacitors (0402)
TDK C1005C0G1H101J
JU1, JU3 2 3-pin headers
JU2 1 2-pin header
R1 1 100Ω ±1% resistor (0402)
DESIGNATION QTY DESCRIPTION
R2 1 52.3Ω ±1% resistor (0402)
R3, R9 2 0Ω ±5% resistors (0402)
R4 0 Not installed (0402)
R5, R6, R8 3 10.0kΩ ±1% resistors (0402)
R7 1 14.0kΩ ±1% resistor (0402)
RFIN 1 SMA connector (PC edge-mount)
U1 1 MAX4003EUA+ (8-pin µMAX)
U2 1 MAX4412EXK+ (5-pin SC70)
— 3 Shunts
— 1 MAX4003 EV kit PC board
+Denotes a lead-free and RoHS-compliant EV kit.
Note: To evaluate the MAX4000, MAX4001, or MAX4002,
request a MAX4000EUA, MAX4001EUA, or MAX4002EUA free
sample with the MAX4003 EV kit.
µMAX is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
Component Supplier
SUPPLIER PHONE FAX WEBSITE
TDK 847-803-6100 847-390-4405 www.component.tdk.com
Note: Indicate that you are using the MAX4003 when contacting this component supplier.
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MAX4003 Evaluation Kit
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Quick Start
Recommended Equipment
• One variable DC power supply capable of supplying
between 2.7V and 5.5V at 50mA
• One signal generator capable of delivering -45dBm
to 0dBm at frequencies between 100MHz and
2.5GHz
• One voltmeter
Procedure
The MAX4003 EV kit is fully assembled and tested. Follow
the steps below to verify board operation. Do not turn on
the power supply until all connections are completed.
1) Set the variable DC power supply to 3V.
2) Ensure that the variable DC power supply is
turned off.
3) Connect the positive terminal of the variable DC
power supply to the VCC pad. Connect the ground
return of the variable DC power supply to the
GND pad.
4) Set the signal generator to produce an output signal
of 0dBm at a frequency of 100MHz.
5) Ensure that the signal generator is turned off.
6) Connect the signal generator to the PC edge-mount
SMA connector marked RFIN.
7) Connect the positive terminal of the voltmeter to the
OUT pad. Connect the ground return of the volt-
meter to the GND pad.
8) Ensure that shunts are removed from jumper JU2.
9) Ensure that a shunt is placed across pins 1-2 of
jumper JU3.
10) Ensure that a shunt is placed across pins 1-2 of
jumper JU1.
11) Turn on the variable DC power supply.
12) Turn on/enable the output of the signal generator.
13) Verify with the voltmeter that an output voltage of
1.46V (±5%) is produced between both the OUT
and GND pads.
Detailed Description
The MAX4003 EV kit is a fully assembled and tested
surface-mount circuit board that evaluates the
MAX4003 RF detector. The MAX4003 EV kit can also
be used to evaluate the MAX4000/MAX4001/MAX4002
RF-detecting controllers. The MAX4003 EV kit includes
an on-board shutdown control as well as quasi-mea-
surement mode circuitry to provide an easy method to
evaluate the MAX4000/MAX4001/MAX4002. The RF
input utilizes a 50ΩSMA connector for convenient con-
nection to test equipment.
Evaluating the MAX4003
By default a MAX4003 is installed on the MAX4003 EV
kit. To evaluate the MAX4003, remove the shunt on JU2
to disconnect the quasi-measurement mode circuitry
from the MAX4003. Place the shunt on pins 1-2 of JU1
to connect pin 3 of the MAX4003 to ground. The volt-
age on the OUT pad reflects the power level of the RF
input signal.
Evaluating the
MAX4000/MAX4001/MAX4002
Evaluating the MAX4000
The MAX4003 can be replaced with the MAX4000 to
allow an input range of -45dBm to 0dBm into 50Ω. The
modifications required are as follows:
1) Replace U1 with a MAX4000EUA.
Evaluating the MAX4001 or MAX4002
The MAX4003 can be replaced with the MAX4001 to allow
an input range of -35dBm to +10dBm in 50Ω, or with the
MAX4002 to allow an input range of -30dBm to +15dBm in
50Ω. The modifications required are as follows:
1) Replace U1 with a MAX4001EUA or MAX4002EUA.
2) Replace R9 with a 33pF (0402) capacitor.
MAX4000/MAX4001/MAX4002 Controller Mode
For operation in controller mode, both JU1 and JU2
should be removed. Use a DAC or external precision
voltage supply to apply the set-point voltage to the SET
pad. RFIN is connected to the RF source—power
amplifier (PA) output through a directional coupler—
and the OUT pad is connected to the gain-control pin
of the PA. When used in controller mode, a capacitor
must be installed in C4 for loop stability (see the Filter
Capacitor Selection section).
MAX4000/MAX4001/MAX4002 Automatic
Gain Control
To simulate an automatic gain-control (AGC) loop, a
quasi-measurement mode can be implemented where
the MAX4000/MAX4001/MAX4002 deliver an output
voltage that is proportional to the log of the input signal
(see the Quasi-Measurement Mode section). To estab-
lish the transfer function of the log amp, the RF input
power level should be swept while the voltage at the
SET pad is measured. This is the simplest method to
validate operation of the evaluation board.
Filter Capacitor Selection
When functioning as a PA controller, the MAX4000/
MAX4001/MAX4002 require some capacitance to main-
tain loop stability. Global system for mobile (GSM) appli-
cations require a control-loop bandwidth of at least
150kHz. Install a 2200pF capacitor at the location desig-
nated by C4 (located on the board’s component side) to
obtain this control-loop bandwidth. Refer to Figure 3 of
the MAX4000/MAX4001/MAX4002 data sheet for alterna-
tive capacitor values.
Quasi-Measurement Mode
In the quasi-measurement mode, the MAX4003 EV kit
works as a log detector. This mode allows for easy
measurement of RFIN versus the SET voltage and
these measurements can then be used to find the inter-
cept and slope required for the given application.
Place a shunt on pins 2-3 of JU1 and install a shunt
across JU2 to enable the quasi-measurement mode,
which connects the OUT voltage through an inverting op
amp to the SET pin. The quasi-measurement mode
yields a nominal relationship between RFIN and SET. See
Table 1 for quasi-measurement mode shunt positions.
Shutdown Control
Jumper JU3 controls the CMOS-compatible shutdown
pin (SHDN) of the MAX4003, which disables the
MAX4003. Removing the shunt from JU3 allows the
SHDN pin to be driven with an external signal source
connected to the SHDN pad. See Table 2 for shutdown
shunt positions.
Layout Considerations
A good PC board is an essential part of RF circuit
design. The MAX4003 EV kit PC board can serve as a
guide for board layout using the MAX4000–MAX4003.
Keep traces carrying RF signals as short as possible to
minimize radiation and insertion loss due to the PC
board. Each VCC node on the PC board should have
its own decoupling capacitor. This minimizes supply
coupling from one section of the PC board to another.
Using a star topology for the supply layout, in which
each VCC node in the circuit has a separate connec-
tion to the central VCC node, can further minimize cou-
pling between sections of the PC board.
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MAX4003 Evaluation Kit
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JUMPER
SHUNT POSITION
DESCRIPTION
Not installed Quasi-measurement mode
disabled
JU1
Pins 2-3 Quasi-measurement mode
enabled
Not installed Quasi-measurement mode
disabled
JU2
Installed Quasi-measurement mode
enabled
Table 1. Quasi-Measurement Mode
Selection
Note: Shunts must be installed on both JU1 and JU2 to enable
the quasi-measurement mode.
JUMPER
SHUNT POSITION
DESCRIPTION
1-2 MAX4003 enabled
2-3 MAX4003 disabled
JU3
Not installed SHDN pin driven by an
external signal source
Table 2. Shutdown Selection
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MAX4003 Evaluation Kit
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R9
0Ω
R2
52.3Ω
1% VCC
VCC
JU3
12
3
RFIN
SMA
SHDN
SET JU1
12
3C8
100pF
C4
2200pF
R1
100Ω
1%
R5
10kΩ
1%
VCC
C5
0.1μF
54
3
2
1
C3
0.1μF
R8
10kΩ
1%
R7
14kΩ
1%
R6
10kΩ
1%
5
JU2
6
C2
OPEN
R4
OPEN
R3
0ΩOUT
GND
VCC
VCC
C1
0.1μF
C7
100pF
8
7
4
3
2
1VCC
OUT
N.C.
GND
SHDN
GND
CLPF
RFIN
MAX4003
U1
MAX4412
U2
Figure 1. MAX4003 EV Kit Schematic
Evaluates: MAX4000–MAX4003
MAX4003 Evaluation Kit
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Figure 2. MAX4003 EV Kit Component Placement Guide—
Component Side
Figure 3. MAX4003 EV Kit PC Board Layout—Component Side
Figure 4a. MAX4003 EV Kit PC Board Layout—Ground Plane
Layer 2
Figure 4b. MAX4003 EV Kit PC Board Layout—Ground Plane
Layer 3
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Evaluates: MAX4000–MAX4003
MAX4003 Evaluation Kit
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Figure 5. MAX4003 EV Kit PC Board Layout—Solder Side
