General Description
The MAX2117 evaluation kit (EV kit) simplifies the testing and evaluation of the device direct-conversion tuner. The evaluation kit is fully assembled and tested at the factory. Standard 50Ω SMA and BNC connectors are included on the EV kit for the inputs and outputs to allow quick and easy evaluation on the test bench.
This document provides 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, a component list for the kit, and artwork for each layer of the printed-circuit board (PCB).

FEATUREs
● Easy Evaluation of the MAX2117
● 50Ω RF Input SMA Connector
● 50Ω Baseband Output BNC Connector
● Single 3.3V ±5% Supply
● I2C 2-Wire Serial Interface
● All Critical Peripheral Components Included
● Fully Assembled and Tested
● PC Control Software (Available at
   www.maximintegrated.com/evkitsoftware)