The MAX2180A evaluation board is a module designed for simple evaluation of AM/FM low-noise amplifiers. This fully assembled evaluation board integrates FM band input matching components and provides separate AM and FM signal processing paths. It features SMA RF connectors and a proven PCB layout, enabling direct connection to various standard RF test equipment for quick device characterization without complex external circuitry or software. Ideal for evaluating AM/FM signal reception performance in automotive antenna design, and also widely used in RF laboratories and R&D testing as a hardware platform for rapid prototyping of AM/FM low-noise amplifier chips, RF front-end characterization, and signal reception and performance evaluation when connected to standard RF instruments.
Frequency range: 0.148 MHz–162.5 MHz (AM channel: 148kHz–30MHz; FM channel: 65MHz–162.5MHz) Gain: 6 dB (30dB gain control range per channel) Noise figure: 2.75 dB Supply voltage & current: +6V to +24V single supply; operating current 75 mA RF interface: SMA connectors, 50Ω matching
