Overview

Features and Benefits

  • On-Board PCS and Cellular VCOs
  • WCDMA, GSM900, DCS1800, GSM1900 Modes (MAX2566/MAX2572 EV Kits)
  • 50Ω SMA Connectors on All RF and Baseband Ports
  • Low-Power Shutdown Mode
  • EV-Kit Control Software Available at www.maximintegrated.com
  • SPI™/QSPI™/MICROWIRE™ Compatible
  • Product Details

    The MAX2560/MAX2566/MAX2572 evaluation kits (EV kits) simplify testing of the MAX2560/MAX2566/ MAX2572. The EV kits provide 50Ω 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.

    Applications

    • CDMA, cdma2000®, TDMA, WCDMA, GAIT Mobile Phones
    • GAIT Mobile Phones
    • High-Speed Data Modems
    • Satellite Phones
    • Wireless Data Links (WAN/LAN)
    • Wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs)