MAX2990 OFDM-Based Power Line Communications Modem Evaluation Kit

Evaluation Kit used to evaluate the MAX2990 CENELEC BC 95kHz to 140kHz 16Kbps. 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.

• 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