Introduction

MAXREFDES161# is a high-performance frequency synthesizer capable of generating frequencies from 23.5MHz to 6GHz. The on-board level translators allow the board to be compatible with +3.3V and +5V microcontroller platforms. Moreover, the low-noise low dropout regulators (LDOs) provide clean power supplies for optimal performance. The board is designed specifically for the Arduino^? form-factor pinout.

Features

• MAX2871 Fractional/Integer-N Synthesizer/VCO
• +3.3V and +5V compatible logic
• SMA output connectors
• On-board 50.0MHz crystal oscillator
• Mbed^? library
• Arduino shield form factor

Applications

• Microwave Radios
• Clock Generation
• Wireless Infrastructure