The MAX2560/MAX2566/MAX2572 evaluation kits (EV
kits) simplify testing of the MAX2560/MAX2566/
MAX2572. The EV kits provide 50 SMA connectors for
all RF inputs, baseband inputs, and RF outputs. Onboard
VCOs are provided for the on-chip PLLs.
The EV kits allow evaluation of the MAX2560/MAX2566/
MAX2572s' I/Q modulator, RF upconverter, IF and RF
VGAs, IF and RF PLLs, 3-wire programmable interface,
and power-management features.
The MAX2560/MAX2566/MAX2572 support CDMA,
TDMA, and EDGE modes for US PCS and cellular
bands, as well as W-CDMA mode for UMTS band. The
MAX2566/MAX2572 also support GSM-GPRS mode for
all four bands.
Key Features
Applications/Uses
On-Board PCS and Cellular VCOs
WCDMA, GSM900, DCS1800, GSM1900 Modes
(MAX2566/MAX2572 EV Kits)
50 SMA Connectors on All RF and Baseband
Ports
Low-Power Shutdown Mode
EV-Kit Control Software Available at
www.maxim-ic.com
* Some packages have variations, listed on the drawing. "PkgCode/Variation" tells which variation the product uses. Note that "+", "#", "-" in the part number suffix describes RoHS status. Package drawings may show a different suffix character.