Evaluation Kit for the MAX2990 and MAX2991

Industry's First OFDM-Based Power Line Communication Modem Delivering 100kbps in the 10kHz to 490kHz Frequency Bands

Overview

Technical Documents

Ordering Info

Status

Part Number	Status
MAX2990EVKIT	Active: In Production. See Ordering Information for details.

Description

The MAX2990 evaluation kit is a highly integrated chipset including the MAX2990 baseband (BB) and MAX2991 analog front end (AFE). This system transfers data over 120V or 240V AC powerlines, DC, or cold wire. The MAX2990 baseband uses an orthogonal frequency division multiplexing modulation (OFDM) technique that can be configured to operate in the 10kHz to 490kHz frequency band.

The MAX2990 evaluation kit contains two modems and the evaluation software. It is assembled and preconfigured to demonstrate performance under a variety of international regulatory requirements. The part number for the different communication standards are as follows:

Part Number	Description	Freq. Band	Data Rate (Max)
MAX2990EVKITA#	CENELEC A	32kHz to 95kHz	23Kbps
MAX2990EVKITB#	CENELEC B	95kHz to 120kHz	9.5Kbps
MAX2990EVKITC#	CENELEC C	120kHz to 140kHz	7.7Kbps
MAX2990EVKITBC#	CENELEC BC	95kHz to 140kHz	16Kbps
MAX2990EVKITF#	FCC	150kHz to 480kHz	96Kbps
MAX2990EVKITR#	ARIB	130kHz to 450kHz	93Kbps

Key Features

Optimized to Operate with the MAX2990 PLC Baseband
Integrated Band Select Filter, AGC, and 10-Bit ADC for Rx Path
Integrated Wave-Shaping Filter, Programmable Predriver Gain, and 10-Bit DAC for Tx Path
Variable Sampling Rate Up to 1.2Msps
Built-In 60dB Dynamic Range AGC and DC Offset Cancellation
Programmable Filters Operate in the CENELEC, FCC, and ARIB Frequency Bands
Single 3.3V Power Supply
70mA Typical Supply Current (Half-Duplex Mode)
Extended Operating Temperature Range

Applications/Uses

Automatic Meter Reading
Building Automation
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Home Automation
Industrial Automation
Lighting Control
Remote Monitoring and Control
Security Systems/Keyless Entry
Sensor Control and Data Acquisition
Voice-Over-Powerline

Application Notes

User Guide 4729

MAX2990 Integrated Power-Line Digital Transceiver Programming Manual

Software/Models

none

Ordering Information

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Tape and Reel

Sample

Part Number	Free Sample	Buy	Status	Recommended Replacement	Package: TYPE PINS FOOTPRINT DRAWING CODE/VAR *	Temp	RoHS/Lead-Free? Materials Analysis
MAX2990EVKIT#X1		N/A	No Longer Available	MAX2990EVKIT	KIT; Land Pattern: Not Available		See data sheet
MAX2990EVKITA#			Active		KIT; Land Pattern: Not Available		See data sheet
MAX2990EVKITB#			Active		KIT; Land Pattern: Not Available		See data sheet
MAX2990EVKITBC#			Active		KIT; Land Pattern: Not Available		See data sheet
MAX2990EVKITC#			Active		KIT; Land Pattern: Not Available		See data sheet
MAX2990EVKITF#			Active		KIT; Land Pattern: Not Available		See data sheet
MAX2990EVKITR#			Active		KIT; Land Pattern: Not Available		See data sheet

Notes:

Other options and links for purchasing parts are listed at: http://www.maxim-ic.com/sales.
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Part number suffixes: T or T&R = tape and reel; + = RoHS/lead-free; # = RoHS/lead-exempt; -D = drypack; -U/+U on DS parts = cut tape. More: See Full Data Sheet or Maxim Product Naming Conventions.
* 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.

Notes and Comments

The evaluation kit includes two modems with power supplies, a JTAG interface board, two serial cables, two powerline cables, and a CD with the Operating Manual, Programming Manual, and the Evaluation Software.

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Rev 0; 2010-03-01
This page last modified: 2010-08-25