MAX5879EVKIT#, Evaluation Kit for MAX5879 14-Bit, 2.3Gsps Direct RF Synthesis DAC with Selectable Frequency Response

MAX5879EVKIT#, Evaluation Kit (EV kit) contains a single MAX5879 14-bit, 2.3Gsps direct RF synthesis digital-to analog converter (DAC). The evaluation board includes a transformer circuit used to convert the differential DAC output to a single-ended 50-ohm signal. An on-board, 3-transformer circuit is also provided to convert a single ended 50-ohm clock source into the well balanced, 50% duty cycle, 100-ohm differential source required by the MAX5879. The MAX5879 evaluation board employs two SAMTECH Q Strip (QSH) connectors for the digital interface. The EV kit includes an adapter board that converts the QSH interface to an FPGA Mezzanine Connector (FMC). The FMC connector is commonly available on Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) FPGA evaluation boards such as the Xilinx Virtex-7VC707 EV kit