2.2 EVM Assembly Instructions

This section has step-by-step instructions on how to assemble a circuit configuration from the EVM.

1. Choose the desired circuit configuration. See Section 2.1 for the location of each circuit configuration.
2. Gently flex the PCB panel at the score lines to separate the desired circuit configuration from the EVM.
Figure 2. Detach Desired Circuit Configuration
3. Solder device and surface mount passive components to the separated PCB.
Figure 3. Detach Configuration With Attached IC and Passive Components
4. Use long-nose pliers to break header strips, provided in the EVM kit, into 4-position lengths.
Figure 4. Terminal Strip (TS-132-G-AA) Broken Into 4-Pin Lengths
5. Insert header strips into a spare DIP socket as shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5. 4-Pin Length Terminal Strips Inserted in DIP Socket
6. Position separated PCB over pins and solder the connections. Carefully remove from the DIP socket.
Figure 6. Detached Board Configuration Position Over Terminal Pins
7. Attach SMA connectors, test points, or wires to the input and output of the separated PCB.
Figure 7. Fully-Assembled Circuit Configuration From DIYAMP-SOIC-EVM