https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/22594/evaluation-kit-for-the-max2678Product Detail Documentsen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/22594/evaluation-kit-for-the-max2678Fri, 05 May 2023 16:05:02 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:3936bc54-d02e-4755-afc5-6e83458f3e35e14-publisherhttps://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/22594/evaluation-kit-for-the-max2678#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Documents by e14-publisher on 5/5/2023 4:05:02 PM<br /> <div id="product-page-content"> <h1 class="xs-mt0 xs-mb2">Evaluation Kit for the MAX2678</h1> <div class="xs-mb3"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Manufactured By:</span>Maxim Integrated</div> <div class="xs-flex md-flex-row xs-flex-column"> <div class="md-w40 xs-w100"> <div id="devtool-primary-image" class="devtool-primary-image-container fill-white"> <img src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_kit_for_the_max2678_500x527_1579633486.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-0 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-block" alt="Evaluation Kit for the MAX2678" /> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_kit_for_the_max2678_500x399_1579633486.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-1 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-hide" alt="Evaluation Kit for the MAX2678" /> </div> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-wrap xs-mt2"> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_kit_for_the_max2678_500x527_1579633486.png" id="devtool-0" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="Evaluation Kit for the MAX2678" /> </div> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_kit_for_the_max2678_500x399_1579633486.png" id="devtool-1" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="Evaluation Kit for the MAX2678" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="md-w60 md-pl4 md-pl4 md-pt0 xs-w100 xs-pl0 xs-pl0 xs-pt2"> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-justify-space-between xs-flex-align-center xs-border-lighter fill-white xs-p2"> <div class="xs-mt1 xs-mb1"> <div class="xs-text-5"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Part Number:</span><span id="part-number-value">MAX2678EVKIT#</span></div> </div> <div class="xs-text-right xs-mr2"> <a id="e14-product-link-024f9" data-at-areainteracted="design-center" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2726664&nsku=14AC4405&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('024f9'));" data-farnell="2726664" data-newark="14AC4405" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="xs-mt3"> <span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The MAX2678 evaluation kit (EV kit) is an easy-to-use platform that enables straightforward evaluation of the MAX2678 two-stage high-performance GPS LNA, which is designed for use in demanding automotive applications and provides 35dB gain. The EV kit includes all functionality that would typically be found in a typical remote antenna module, with the exception of a 12V regulator. Optimal matching and coupling circuits are included on the EV kit, enabling &ldquo;plug and play&rdquo; operation. In many applications, an interstage SAW filter is used to maximize immunity to out-of-band interferers. A pair of common SAW filter footprints are available to enable evaluation in this configuration. Resistor options are provided to enable stand-alone testing of either gain stage or cascade testing of the two gain stages and optional SAW filter. Interfacing the MAX2678 EV kit to RF test equipment is streamlined using industry-standard SMA connectors.<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span> <h4><strong><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Applications</span></strong></h4> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Active Antennas</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Integrated Automotive and Marine GPS Receivers</span></li> </ul> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Features</h3> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Flexible Evaluation of the MAX2678 IC</span> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Stand-Alone AMP 1 or AMP 2 Configuration</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Cascade Configuration with Interstage SAW Filter*</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Optimal Matching and Coupling Eliminates Tuning</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">All Ports Matched to 50&Omega; and Accessible through SMA Connectors for Simple Interfacing</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proven PCB Layout</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Fully Assembled and Tested</span></li> </ul> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Ships With</h3> <span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Evaluation Board MAX2678</span> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Required Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-content"></div> </div> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Accessory Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-content"></div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Documents</h3> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Data Sheet</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="https://datasheets.maximintegrated.com/en/ds/MAX2678EVKIT.pdf" target="_blank">MAX2678 Evaluation Kit (pdf)</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="xs-hide"> <script>e14.meta.page.devtools={"id": 4257, "type": "devtool", "part_number": "MAX2678EVKIT#" };</script> </div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: lna, mcu, gps, maxim, daughter_addon_boards, development_platforms_kits, MAX2678</div> https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/22594/evaluation-kit-for-the-max2678/revision/3Thu, 16 Dec 2021 23:36:06 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:3936bc54-d02e-4755-afc5-6e83458f3e35e14-publisherhttps://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/22594/evaluation-kit-for-the-max2678#commentsRevision 3 posted to Documents by e14-publisher on 12/16/2021 11:36:06 PM<br /> <div class="xs-hide"> <script>e14.meta.page.devtools={"id": 4257, "type": "devtool", "part_number": "MAX2678EVKIT#" };</script> </div> <div id="product-page-content"> <h1 class="xs-mt0 xs-mb2">Evaluation Kit for the MAX2678</h1> <div class="xs-mb3"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Manufactured By:</span>Maxim Integrated</div> <div class="xs-flex md-flex-row xs-flex-column"> <div class="md-w40 xs-w100"> <div id="devtool-primary-image" class="devtool-primary-image-container fill-white"> <img src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_kit_for_the_max2678_500x527_1579633486.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-0 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-block" alt="Evaluation Kit for the MAX2678" /> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_kit_for_the_max2678_500x399_1579633486.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-1 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-hide" alt="Evaluation Kit for the MAX2678" /> </div> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-wrap xs-mt2"> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_kit_for_the_max2678_500x527_1579633486.png" id="devtool-0" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="Evaluation Kit for the MAX2678" /> </div> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_kit_for_the_max2678_500x399_1579633486.png" id="devtool-1" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="Evaluation Kit for the MAX2678" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="md-w60 md-pl4 md-pl4 md-pt0 xs-w100 xs-pl0 xs-pl0 xs-pt2"> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-justify-space-between xs-flex-align-center xs-border-lighter fill-white xs-p2"> <div class="xs-mt1 xs-mb1"> <div class="xs-text-5"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Part Number:</span><span id="part-number-value">MAX2678EVKIT#</span></div> </div> <div class="xs-text-right xs-mr2"> <a id="e14-product-link-10d01" data-at-areainteracted="design-center" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2726664&nsku=14AC4405&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('10d01'));" data-farnell="2726664" data-newark="14AC4405" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="xs-mt3"> <span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The MAX2678 evaluation kit (EV kit) is an easy-to-use platform that enables straightforward evaluation of the MAX2678 two-stage high-performance GPS LNA, which is designed for use in demanding automotive applications and provides 35dB gain. The EV kit includes all functionality that would typically be found in a typical remote antenna module, with the exception of a 12V regulator. Optimal matching and coupling circuits are included on the EV kit, enabling &ldquo;plug and play&rdquo; operation. In many applications, an interstage SAW filter is used to maximize immunity to out-of-band interferers. A pair of common SAW filter footprints are available to enable evaluation in this configuration. Resistor options are provided to enable stand-alone testing of either gain stage or cascade testing of the two gain stages and optional SAW filter. Interfacing the MAX2678 EV kit to RF test equipment is streamlined using industry-standard SMA connectors.<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span> <h4><strong><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Applications</span></strong></h4> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Active Antennas</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Integrated Automotive and Marine GPS Receivers</span></li> </ul> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Features</h3> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Flexible Evaluation of the MAX2678 IC</span> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Stand-Alone AMP 1 or AMP 2 Configuration</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Cascade Configuration with Interstage SAW Filter*</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Optimal Matching and Coupling Eliminates Tuning</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">All Ports Matched to 50&Omega; and Accessible through SMA Connectors for Simple Interfacing</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proven PCB Layout</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Fully Assembled and Tested</span></li> </ul> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Ships With</h3> <span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Evaluation Board MAX2678</span> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Required Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-content"></div> </div> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Accessory Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-content"></div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Documents</h3> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Data Sheet</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="https://datasheets.maximintegrated.com/en/ds/MAX2678EVKIT.pdf" target="_blank">MAX2678 Evaluation Kit (pdf)</a> </div> </div> </div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: lna, mcu, gps, maxim, daughter_addon_boards, development_platforms_kits, MAX2678</div> https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/22594/evaluation-kit-for-the-max2678/revision/2Thu, 16 Dec 2021 03:24:24 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:3936bc54-d02e-4755-afc5-6e83458f3e35e14-publisherhttps://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/22594/evaluation-kit-for-the-max2678#commentsRevision 2 posted to Documents by e14-publisher on 12/16/2021 3:24:24 AM<br /> <div class="xs-hide"> <script>e14.meta.page.devtools={"id": 4257, "type": "devtool", "part_number": "MAX2678EVKIT#" };</script> </div> <div id="product-page-content"> <h1 class="xs-mt0 xs-mb2">Evaluation Kit for the MAX2678</h1> <div class="xs-mb3"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Manufactured By:</span>Maxim Integrated</div> <div class="xs-flex md-flex-row xs-flex-column"> <div class="md-w40 xs-w100"> <div id="devtool-primary-image" class="devtool-primary-image-container fill-white"> <img src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_kit_for_the_max2678_500x527_1579633486.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-0 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-block" alt="Evaluation Kit for the MAX2678" /> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_kit_for_the_max2678_500x399_1579633486.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-1 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-hide" alt="Evaluation Kit for the MAX2678" /> </div> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-wrap xs-mt2"> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_kit_for_the_max2678_500x527_1579633486.png" id="devtool-0" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="Evaluation Kit for the MAX2678" /> </div> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_kit_for_the_max2678_500x399_1579633486.png" id="devtool-1" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="Evaluation Kit for the MAX2678" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="md-w60 md-pl4 md-pl4 md-pt0 xs-w100 xs-pl0 xs-pl0 xs-pt2"> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-justify-space-between xs-flex-align-center xs-border-lighter fill-white xs-p2"> <div class="xs-mt1 xs-mb1"> <div class="xs-text-5"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Part Number:</span><span id="part-number-value">MAX2678EVKIT#</span></div> </div> <div class="xs-text-right xs-mr2"> <a id="e14-product-link-9da96" data-at-areainteracted="design-center" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="javascript:void(0)" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('9da96'));" data-farnell="" data-newark="" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="xs-mt3"> <span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The MAX2678 evaluation kit (EV kit) is an easy-to-use platform that enables straightforward evaluation of the MAX2678 two-stage high-performance GPS LNA, which is designed for use in demanding automotive applications and provides 35dB gain. The EV kit includes all functionality that would typically be found in a typical remote antenna module, with the exception of a 12V regulator. Optimal matching and coupling circuits are included on the EV kit, enabling &ldquo;plug and play&rdquo; operation. In many applications, an interstage SAW filter is used to maximize immunity to out-of-band interferers. A pair of common SAW filter footprints are available to enable evaluation in this configuration. Resistor options are provided to enable stand-alone testing of either gain stage or cascade testing of the two gain stages and optional SAW filter. Interfacing the MAX2678 EV kit to RF test equipment is streamlined using industry-standard SMA connectors.<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span> <h4><strong><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Applications</span></strong></h4> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Active Antennas</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Integrated Automotive and Marine GPS Receivers</span></li> </ul> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Features</h3> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Flexible Evaluation of the MAX2678 IC</span> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Stand-Alone AMP 1 or AMP 2 Configuration</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Cascade Configuration with Interstage SAW Filter*</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Optimal Matching and Coupling Eliminates Tuning</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">All Ports Matched to 50&Omega; and Accessible through SMA Connectors for Simple Interfacing</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proven PCB Layout</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Fully Assembled and Tested</span></li> </ul> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Ships With</h3> <span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Evaluation Board MAX2678</span> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Required Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-content"></div> </div> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Accessory Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-content"></div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Documents</h3> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Data Sheet</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="https://datasheets.maximintegrated.com/en/ds/MAX2678EVKIT.pdf" target="_blank">MAX2678 Evaluation Kit (pdf)</a> </div> </div> </div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: lna, mcu, gps, maxim, daughter_addon_boards, development_platforms_kits, MAX2678</div> https://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/22594/evaluation-kit-for-the-max2678/revision/1Mon, 18 Oct 2021 20:26:54 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:3936bc54-d02e-4755-afc5-6e83458f3e35e14-publisherhttps://community.element14.com/products/devtools/product-pages/w/documents/22594/evaluation-kit-for-the-max2678#commentsRevision 1 posted to Documents by e14-publisher on 10/18/2021 8:26:54 PM<br /> <div class="xs-hide"> <script>e14.meta.page.devtools={"id": 4257, "type": "devtool", "part_number": "MAX2678EVKIT#" };</script> </div> <div id="product-page-content"> <h1 class="xs-mt0 xs-mb2">Evaluation Kit for the MAX2678</h1> <div class="xs-mb3"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Manufactured By:</span>Maxim Integrated</div> <div class="xs-flex md-flex-row xs-flex-column"> <div class="md-w40 xs-w100"> <div id="devtool-primary-image" class="devtool-primary-image-container fill-white"> <img src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_kit_for_the_max2678_500x527_1579633486.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-0 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-block" alt="Evaluation Kit for the MAX2678" /> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_kit_for_the_max2678_500x399_1579633486.png" class="devtool-image-devtool-1 xs-w100 xs-full-height fill-white obj-fit-contain xs-hide" alt="Evaluation Kit for the MAX2678" /> </div> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-wrap xs-mt2"> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_kit_for_the_max2678_500x527_1579633486.png" id="devtool-0" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="Evaluation Kit for the MAX2678" /> </div> <div class="devtool-thumbnail fill-white xs-border-lighter txt-center xs-mr1 xs-mb2"> <img loading="lazy" src="https://community-dc-assets.element14.com/images/devtool/size500/evaluation_kit_for_the_max2678_500x399_1579633486.png" id="devtool-1" class="xs-w100 xs-full-height obj-fit-contain" alt="Evaluation Kit for the MAX2678" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="md-w60 md-pl4 md-pl4 md-pt0 xs-w100 xs-pl0 xs-pl0 xs-pt2"> <div class="xs-flex xs-flex-justify-space-between xs-flex-align-center xs-border-lighter fill-white xs-p2"> <div class="xs-mt1 xs-mb1"> <div class="xs-text-5"><span class="bold xs-mr1">Part Number:</span><span id="part-number-value">MAX2678EVKIT#</span></div> </div> <div class="xs-text-right xs-mr2"> <a id="e14-product-link-1002c" data-at-areainteracted="rte-content" data-at-type="click" data-at-link-type="button" href="https://referral.element14.com/OrderCodeView?fsku=2726664&nsku=14AC4405&COM=e14c-noscript&CMP=e14c-noscript&osetc=e14-noscript-tracking-loss" data-at-label="PRODUCT_POPUP_OPEN"class="e14-embedded e14_shopping-cart-far e14-button" onclick="event.preventDefault();e14.func.displayProduct(e14.meta.user.country, this, 'embedded-link', e14.func.getProductLinkJSON('1002c'));" data-farnell="2726664" data-newark="14AC4405" data-comoverride="" data-cmpoverride="" data-cpc="" data-avnetemea="" data-avnetema="" data-avnetasia="" >Buy Now</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="xs-mt3"> <span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The MAX2678 evaluation kit (EV kit) is an easy-to-use platform that enables straightforward evaluation of the MAX2678 two-stage high-performance GPS LNA, which is designed for use in demanding automotive applications and provides 35dB gain. The EV kit includes all functionality that would typically be found in a typical remote antenna module, with the exception of a 12V regulator. Optimal matching and coupling circuits are included on the EV kit, enabling &ldquo;plug and play&rdquo; operation. In many applications, an interstage SAW filter is used to maximize immunity to out-of-band interferers. A pair of common SAW filter footprints are available to enable evaluation in this configuration. Resistor options are provided to enable stand-alone testing of either gain stage or cascade testing of the two gain stages and optional SAW filter. Interfacing the MAX2678 EV kit to RF test equipment is streamlined using industry-standard SMA connectors.<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span> <h4><strong><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Applications</span></strong></h4> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Active Antennas</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Integrated Automotive and Marine GPS Receivers</span></li> </ul> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Features</h3> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Flexible Evaluation of the MAX2678 IC</span> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Stand-Alone AMP 1 or AMP 2 Configuration</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Cascade Configuration with Interstage SAW Filter*</span></li> </ul> </li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Optimal Matching and Coupling Eliminates Tuning</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">All Ports Matched to 50&Omega; and Accessible through SMA Connectors for Simple Interfacing</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proven PCB Layout</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Fully Assembled and Tested</span></li> </ul> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Ships With</h3> <span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Evaluation Board MAX2678</span> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Required Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-required-devtools-content"></div> </div> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-section" class="xs-hide"> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-mb1 xs-border-bottom">Accessory Tools</h3> <div id="devtool-accessory-devtools-content"></div> </div> <h3 class="toc-item xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Documents</h3> <div class="xs-px2"> <h4 class="xs-pb2 xs-border-bottom">Data Sheet</h4> <div class="attachment xs-mb3"> <i class="fal fa-file-pdf"></i> <a href="https://datasheets.maximintegrated.com/en/ds/MAX2678EVKIT.pdf" target="_blank">MAX2678 Evaluation Kit (pdf)</a> </div> </div> </div> <div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: lna, mcu, gps, maxim, daughter_addon_boards, development_platforms_kits, MAX2678</div>