MAX2769/MAX2769B/MAX2769C
Evaluation Kit
General Description
The MAX2769/MAX2769B/MAX2769C evaluation kit (EV
kit) simplifies evaluation of the MAX2769/MAX2769B/
MAX2769C universal GPS receiver. It enables testing
of the device performance and requires no additional
support circuitry. Standard 50Ω SMA connectors are
included on the EV kit for the inputs and outputs to allow
for quick and easy evaluation on the test bench. The
evaluation kit is fully assembled and tested at the factory.
This document provides a component list, a list of equipment
required to evaluate the device, a straightforward test
procedure to verify functionality, a description of the EV kit
circuit, the circuit schematic, and artwork for each layer of
the printed circuit board (PCB).
Component List
DESIGNATION
QTY
DESCRIPTION
C1–C4, C7,
C16–C19, C21,
C22, C23,
C41–C45, C48,
C49, C50, C53,
C54, C55
23
C5, C8–C12, C14,
C31, C40, C56, C67
11
100pF ±5% capacitors (0402)
Murata GRM1555C1H101J
C6, C61, C62
3
10µF ±10% tantalum capacitors
(B case)
AVX TAJB106K016
0.1µF ±10% capacitors (0402)
Murata GRM155R61A104K
C15, C25, C27,
C29, C30, C57,
C58, C65
8
0.01µF ±10% capacitors (0402)
Murata GRM155R71C103K
C24
1
27pF ±5% capacitor (0402)
Murata GRM1555C1H270J
C26, C36
2
6800pF ±10% capacitors (0402)
Murata GRM155R71H682K
C28
1
470pF ±10% capacitor (0402)
Murata GRM155R71H471K
C32–C35, C37,
C38, C39, C58,
C66, C68, C69
C46, C47, C51, C52
C59, C60, C63,
C64, C70
19-0983; Rev 3; 8/16
0
Not installed, capacitors
Evaluates: MAX2769/MAX2769B/
MAX2769C
Features
● Easy Evaluation of the MAX2769/MAX2769B/
MAX2769C IC
● +2.7V to +3.3V Single-Supply Operation
● 50Ω SMA Connector on the RF Ports and for the
Baseband Outputs
● All Critical Peripheral Components Included
● Parallel Port for 3-Wire Interfacing
● PC Control Software Available Upon Request
Ordering Information
PART
TYPE
MAX2769EVKIT+
EV Kit
MAX2769BEVKIT#
EV Kit
MAX2769CEVKIT#
EV Kit
+Denotes lead-free and RoHS compliant.
#Denotes RoHS compliant.
DESIGNATION
QTY
DESCRIPTION
J1, J2, J3, J6, J7,
J8, J10, J11, J12
9
SMA end-launch jack
receptacles, 0.062in
Johnson 142-0701-801
J9
1
2 x 5 dual inline header,
100-mil center
Sullins PEC36DAAN
JDR1
1
DB25 right-angle male connector
AMP 5747238-4
L2, L3
0
Not installed, inductors
R1, R26–R29,
R35–R43, R56
0
Not installed, resistors
R2, R10, R17, R21,
R22, R23, R31–
R34, R44–R55,
R57, R59, R60,
R66, R67, R68, R71
29
0Ω ±5% resistors (0402)
R4, R24, R25
3
20kΩ ±5% resistors (0402)
R5–R9, R30,
R61–R65, R69, R70
13
10kΩ ±1% resistors (0402)
R11, R14, R15
3
47.5Ω ±1% resistors (0402)
R12, R13, R18, R19
4
75Ω ±1% resistors (0402)
R16
1
22.1Ω ±1% resistor (0402)
R20
1
100kΩ ±1% resistor (0402)
0
Not installed
8
PC mini-red test points
Keystone 5000
4
10pF ±5% capacitors (0402)
Murata GRM1555C1H10R0J
T1, T2, T3
5
1.0µF ±10% capacitors (0402)
Murata GRM155R60J105K
TP1–TP5, TP10,
TP11, TP15
MAX2769/MAX2769B/MAX2769C
Evaluation Kit
Evaluates: MAX2769/MAX2769B/
MAX2769C
Component List (continued)
DESIGNATION
QTY
DESCRIPTION
U1, U2
2
MAX8510EXK29+ ultra-low-noise,
high PSRR, low-dropout,
120mA linear regulators
U8
1
16.368MHz TCXO
Rakon IT3205BE
U10, U11, U28
0
Not installed
2
MAX4444ESE+ ultra-high-speed,
low-distortion, differential-tosingle-ended line receivers
U12, U18
U14
1
MAX4447ESE+ 6500V/µs
wideband, high-output-current,
single-ended-to-differential line
driver
U21
1
MAX2769ETI+ low-power, singleconversion, low-IF GPS receiver
DESIGNATION
QTY
DESCRIPTION
U23
1
SN74LV07ADR hex buffer/driver
with open-drain output Texas
Instruments SN74LV 07ADR
W1–W12, W18,
W19, W20, W28
16
1 x 2 inline headers,
100-mil center
Sullins PEC36SAAN
W13–W17, W23
6
1 x 3-inline headers,
100-mil center
Sullins PEC36SAAN
Y2
0
Not installed
17
Shorting jumpers, gold finish
contact (W1–W9, W13–W18,
W23, W28)
Sullins SSC02SYAN
—
Component Suppliers
SUPPLIER
WEBSITE
AVX Corp.
www.avx.com
Murata Mfg. Co., Ltd.
www.murata.com
Rakon Ltd.
www.rakon.com
Texas Instruments
www.ti.com
Note: Indicate that you are using the MAX2769/MAX2769B/MAX2769C when contacting these component suppliers.
Quick Start
The MAX2769/MAX2769B/MAX2769C EV kit includes
two on-board MAX8510 linear regulators for powering
up the MAX2769/MAX2769B/MAX2769C device to a
regulated supply voltage of +2.85V. When using the
linear regulators, connect pins 1-2 of jumpers W16 and
W17. The MAX2769/MAX2769B/MAX2769C can also be
powered directly through an external power supply
through pin 2 of the jumpers (see Figure 1 for details).
Required Test Equipment
This section lists the recommended test equipment to
verify operation of the MAX2769/MAX2769B/MAX2769C.
It is intended as a guide only and some substitutions are
possible.
• One RF signal generator capable of delivering at least
+5dBm of output power at the operating frequency
(e.g., HP E4433B or equivalent)
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• An RF spectrum analyzer that covers the MAX2769/
MAX2769B/MAX2769C operating frequency range
(e.g., FSEB20, or equivalent)
• A power supply capable of up to 1A at +2.7V to +6V
• One ammeter for measuring the supply current
(optional)
• 50Ω SMA cables
• A network analyzer (e.g., HP 8753D or equivalent) to
measure small-signal return loss (optional)
• A dual power supply capable of delivering up to 1A
at ±5V
• A user-supplied IBM-compatible PC
• Oscilliscope or logic analyzer to measure digital outputs
(optional)
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MAX2769/MAX2769B/MAX2769C
Evaluation Kit
Connections and Setup
This section provides
the EV kit and testing
not turn on the DC
until all connections
a step-by-step guide to operating
the device functions. Caution: Do
power or RF signal generators
are completed.
1) Connect the PC to the INTF3000 interface board
using the USB cable. On the INTF3000, remove
jumper JU1, and connect a DC supply set to +3V to
the VPULL connector. Connect the 25-pin connector
of the INTF3000 (J4) directly to the 25-pin connector
of the EV kit (JDR1).
2) Connect a DC supply set to +3V (through an ammeter
if desired) to jumpers W19 and W20 on the EV kit.
Do not turn on the supply. When using the on-board
linear regulators to power the MAX2769/MAX2769B/
MAX2769C, connect pins 1-2 of jumpers W16 and
W17.
3) Connect a DC supply set to +5V to jumper W12 on the
EV kit. Connect a DC supply set to -5V to jumper W11
on the EV kit. Do not turn on the supply.
4) Make sure that jumpers W1–W9 and W18 are shorted
for proper supply connection.
5) Leave jumpers W13, W14, W15, and W28 open
and connect jumper W23 to ground (pins 1-2) if the
MAX2769/MAX2769B/MAX2769C is evaluated using
a 3-wire bus.
6) Set the signal generator to 1575.42MHz, -110dBm.
Do not turn on the generator’s output. Connect the RF
signal generator to the LNA1 input.
7) Connect LNA_OUT SMA connector (J8) to the MIX_IN
SMA connector (J12) on the EV kit.
8) Connect the output of the MAX4444 buffer (connector
J3) on the EV kit to a spectrum analyzer.
9) Turn on the DC supply. The supply current should
read approximately 20mA.
10) Visit HERE to download the latest version of the
EV kit software, Max2769A_Setup_2-0-1.exe (for
MAX2769EVK), Max2769B_Setup_2-0-1.exe (for
MAX2769BEVK), or MAX2769C_Setup_1.0.0.exe
(for MAX2769CEVK). Run the installation file.
Evaluates: MAX2769/MAX2769B/
MAX2769C
defaults, also set the SHDN and IDEL pins to 1, under
“Entry” page, Hardware Control section. Upon device
power-up, the default state should set the MAX2769
device in automatic-gain-control mode (AGCMODE
= 00, PGAIEN = 1, and PGAQEN = 0). The default
configuration will set the center frequency to 3.9MHz
and a bandwidth of 2.5MHz. Using the control
software, configure the following:
a) In the “Entry” page of the graphical user interface
(GUI), set the reference frequency to 16.368MHz.
b) Set the R divider to 16.
c) Enable the I and Q channels by setting the
IQ enable = 1.
d) Set the “output level” to 1X = analog outputs
through the “Entry” page or configuration register 2.
12) Activate the RF generator and observe the IF signal at
4.092MHz at an I_OUT_ANA SMA connector J3.
13) Set the “output level” to 00 = CMOS logic through the
“Entry” page and observe the ADC digital output at
J9A–J9D header pins.
Layout Issues
A good PCB is an essential part of an RF circuit design.
The EV kit PCB can serve as a guide for laying out
a board using the devices. Keep traces carrying RF
signals as short as possible to minimize radiation and
insertion loss. Use impedance control on all RF signal
traces. The exposed paddle must be soldered evenly
to the board’s ground plane for proper operation. Use
abundant throughputs beneath the exposed paddle and
between RF traces to minimize undesired RF coupling.
To minimize coupling between different sections of the
IC, each VCC pin must have a bypass capacitor with
low impedance to the closest ground at the frequency
of interest. Do not share ground vias among multiple
connections to the PCB ground plane. Refer to the Layout
Issues section of the MAX2769/MAX2769B/MAX2769C
IC data sheet for more information.
11) Run the control software on an IBM-compatible PC.
Load the default state by clicking Settings, then
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A
B
C
D
J1
W11
W10
W12
JU
1
2
W20
1
2
1
2
1
2
1uF
C70
JU
1
2
W19
1
FILTER_IN
5 4 3 2
-5
C61
10u
VN5_IN
C62
10u
VP5_IN
+3
R11
47.5
0.1u
C17
+
+5
5
U2
BP
OUT
R66
0
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
U1
BP
OUT
VCC_A
VCC_A
VCC_A
VCC_A
VCC_A
VCC_D_IN
W1
W2
W3
W5
W7
W8
W6
W9
W4
MAX8510EXK29+
SHDN
GND
IN
5 4 3 2
0.1u
C16
C57
0.01u
C58
VCC_BUFF
VDD_D
VCC_TCXO
VCC_ADC
VCC_D
VCC_IF
VCC_CP
VCC_VCO
1u
1
1u
C64
1
1
1
IN
OPEN
W23
1
6.8n
J12
VCC_BUFF1
SHDNB
LOCK_DET
1
4
MAX2769 Evaluation Kit
ANALOG VERSION
REV 4A
W18
W17
3
VCC_D_IN
3
VCC_A
10k
R69
10k
A
TP15
A
1
R17
0
SHDN_B
1 LOCK_DET
C50 0.1u
TP10
C67
100p
1
C5 100p
IN
0.1u
C55
A
1
VDD_D
LD
MIX_IN
VCC_RF
W14
W15
3
2
C31
100p
GND
OUT
J9B
R29
100k
OPEN
100p
C1
4
3
MAX2769ETI+
1
3
0.1u
C8
R28
100k
OPEN
I+_OUT
C32
8p
OPEN
I1_OUT
Q1_OUT
Q0_OUT
VDD_ADC
I0_OUT
CS_B
R33
R32
C28
0.47n
W13
3
1
0
10n Y2 OPEN
C65
R1
10n
1
C27
C15
J10
10n
3
2
REF_IN
1
VCC_D
OPEN
C34
8p
R53 0
8p
R51
0
R10
0
0
R31
0
IDLE_B
7
6
5
4
3
2
4Y
4A
5Y
5A
6Y
6A
VCC
U23
2
SN74LV07ADR
GND
3Y
3A
2Y
2A
1Y
1A
VCC
IT3200B
OUT
14
10
11
12
8
R65 10K
R64 10K
R63 10K
C47
10pF
Q+
100n
C45
R22 0
-5
100n
0
C54
100n
R15
47.5
R21 0
R59 0
R9
10K
VCC_BUFF
SCLK_IN
CS_B_IN
D_IN
I-
I+
6
-5
T3
ADTT4-1
C48
1
5
4
C43
100n
R68
OPEN
3
2
C52
10pF
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
SHDNB_IN
10u
R61 10K
C6
C10
R25
20k
EN
REF
VEE4
VEE3
VEE2
VEE1
OUT
GND
1 100p
4
R16
22.1
R62 10K
13
9
1k
R40
OPEN
VCC_TCXO
10
9
GND1
U8
GND2
VCC_BUFF1
1
OUT
J9E
100n
C37
R38
200
OPEN
1k
R37
OPEN
VEE8
VEE7
IN+
NC2
NC1
IN-
VCC2
VCC1
16
I_OUT
U18
MAX4444ESE+
R58 0
OPEN
100n
OPEN
C38
GND
J11
CLK_OUT
0
R54
-5
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
OPEN
100n
R23 0
C46
C51
R52
0
C44
10pF
10pF
+5
R2 0
100n
1
6
ADTT4-1 C49
OPEN
C35
R24
20k
2
5
OPEN
3 T2 4
2
OPEN
Pin1
CP_OUT
RSX-5
1 A TP3
C24
VCC_BUFF
27p
RSX-5 Xtal: Pin 1 to AC Coupling Cap. Others shorted to GND
R34
0
C41
100n
R4
20K
VCC_D
VCC_VCO
VCC_CP
C14 C7 CP_OUT C12 C3
C9 C2
0.1u
100p 0.1u 100p 0.1u
100p
15
REF/XTAL
10n
OPEN
C25
L3 12u
0.1u
C11
R27
100k
OPEN
OPEN
Q-_OUT
Q+_OUT
R26
8
100k
7
100p
6
5
GND
R48 0
100n
R39 1k
OPEN
OPEN
R35
OPEN 200
OPEN
R41 1k
C66
OUT
J9D
100n
OPEN
C39
VCC_ADC C4
16
CLK_OUT
17
18
19
20
21
GND
OUT
J9C
100n
C21
OPEN
C33
8p
R49 0
R47 0
R47, R48, R52, R54 are 0 ohms in Analog Mode,
R47, R48, R52, R54 are OPEN in Digital Modes.
1
OUT
GND
Interposer Part # 9500-0019-2
ANT_BIAS
LNA_OUT
ANT_FLAG
U21
R20
100k
DATA
Note:
3
6
5
4
3
2
1
OPEN
J9A
L2 33nH
100p
C56
0 ohm
R71
7
SHDNB
VCC_RF
TP2
T_SEN
6.8n
OPEN
4
C69 6.8n
C26
R70
OUT
C40 100P
U11
SAFEB1G57KA0F00R1S
4 OUT
1
C60 W16
1
J8
3
W28
TP1
A
ANT_FLAG
C30
10n
OPEN
OPEN
C68
TP11
VCOM_ADC A
VDD_D
TP5
INP
VCC_D_IN
OPEN
R43
0
OPEN
R42
0
R13
75
10n
1
A
TP4
INN
C29
0.1u 0.01u
C23
0.1u
C22
VCC_RF
4
5
4
5
OPEN
R36
200
75
R12
75
1
C19
0.1u
-5
R18 75
5 4 3 2
R19
MAX8510EXK29+
SHDN
VCC_D_IN
C59
1u
C63
1u
3
2
1
3
GND
IN
VCC_D_IN
5
+5
1
6
ADTT4-1
VCC_D_IN
-5
+5
OPEN
EN
OUT+
VEE4
VEE3
VEE2
VEE1
OUT-
GND
3 T1 4
2
1
C18
0.1u
VEE6
VEE5
NC2
IN
NC1
NC
VCC2
VCC1
R60
0 2
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
U14
MAX4447ESE+
J7
2
2
RF_LNA1_IN
5 4 3 2
2
A
1
U10
SAFEB1G57KA0F00R1S
3
G
6.8n
5 4 3 2
3
G
2
CG2
CG5
5
2
CG2
C36
DATA
8
CG5
27
CS_B
10
28
TSENS
CLK
9
S_CLK
2
11
5
26
PGM
VCC_VCO
1
R510K
J6
R6 10K
LNA_IN1
CP_OUT
12
R44 0
R7 10K
RF_LNA2_IN
2
25
LNA_N2
IDLE_B
24
/IDLE
VCC_CP
22
OUT_BYP
VCC_IF
23
VCC_IF
14 VCC_BUFF
3
5 4 3 2
5 4 3 2
I-_OUT
R45 0
1
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
+5
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
SN74LV07ADR
U28
4Y
4A
5Y
5A
6Y
6A
VCC
EN
REF
VEE4
VEE3
VEE2
VEE1
OUT
-5
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
22
10
23
11
24
12
25
13
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
JDR1
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
CLK_OUT
Q-
C53
100n
1
5 4 3 2
Sheet 1 of 1
1
13
12
Q1
CLK
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
Q0
LD_OUT
ID_EB_IN
4
3
2
1
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
C42
100n
R14
47.5
16
Q_OUT
GND
OPEN
GND
3Y
3A
2Y
2A
1Y
1A
VEE8
VEE7
IN+
NC2
NC1
IN-
VCC2
VCC1
1
J3 I_OUT_ANA
U12
MAX4444ESE+
R56 0
OPEN
+5
1
I1
R46 0
5 4 3 2
R50 0
4
R3010K
5
R55 0
13
2
R57 0
E
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R67
0
+5
Q_OUT_ANA
J2
A
B
C
D
E
MAX2769/MAX2769B/MAX2769C
Evaluation Kit
Evaluates: MAX2769/MAX2769B/
MAX2769C
Figure 1. MAX2769/MAX2769B/MAX2769C EV Kit Schematic
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MAX2769/MAX2769B/MAX2769C
Evaluation Kit
Evaluates: MAX2769/MAX2769B/
MAX2769C
Figure 2. MAX2769/MAX2769B/MAX2769C EV Kit PCB Layout—Top Layer Metal
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MAX2769/MAX2769B/MAX2769C
Evaluation Kit
Evaluates: MAX2769/MAX2769B/
MAX2769C
Figure 3. MAX2769/MAX2769B/MAX2769C EV Kit PCB Layout—Top Silkscreen
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MAX2769/MAX2769B/MAX2769C
Evaluation Kit
Evaluates: MAX2769/MAX2769B/
MAX2769C
Figure 4. MAX2769/MAX2769B/MAX2769C EV Kit PCB Layout—Bottom Layer Metal
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MAX2769/MAX2769B/MAX2769C
Evaluation Kit
Evaluates: MAX2769/MAX2769B/
MAX2769C
Figure 5. MAX2769/MAX2769B/MAX2769C EV Kit PCB Layout—Bottom Silkscreen
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MAX2769/MAX2769B/MAX2769C
Evaluation Kit
Evaluates: MAX2769/MAX2769B/
MAX2769C
Revision History
REVISION
NUMBER
REVISION
DATE
PAGES
CHANGED
0
9/07
Initial release
—
1
7/14
Updated step 1 in the Connections and Setup section
2
2
3/16
Added MAX2769B
1–9
3
8/16
Added MAX2769C part number and updated Center Frequency to 3.9MHz
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DESCRIPTION
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