Evaluate: MAX1280 19-1625 Rev 1 5/07 MAX1280 Evaluation Kit/Evaluation System General Description Features The MAX1280 evaluation system (EV system) is a Proven PCB Layout complete, 8-channel data-acquisition system consist- Convenient On-Board Test Points ing of a MAX1280 evaluation kit (EV kit), Maxim 68HC16MODULE-DIP microcontroller (C) module, Data-Logging Software and USBT0232. The MAX1280 is a high-speed, multi- Fully Assembled and Tested channel, 12-bit data-acquisition system. Windows 98/2000/XP-compatible software provides a handy user EV Kit Software Supports Windows 98/2000/XP interface to exercise the MAX1280s features. with RS-232/COM Port Order the complete EV system (MAX1280EVC16) for a EV Kit Software Supports Windows 2000/XP comprehensive evaluation of the MAX1280 using a PC. with USB Port Order the EV kit (MAX1280EVKIT) if the 68HC16MOD- ULE-DIP module has already been purchased with a Ordering Information previous Maxim EV system, or for custom use in other PART TEMP RANGE INTERFACE TYPE C-based systems. MAX1280EVKIT 0C to +70C User supplied MAX1280EVC16 0C to +70C Windows software Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. Note: The MAX1280 software is designed for use with the com- Component Lists plete MAX1280EVC16 EV system (includes 68HC16MODULE- DIP module, USBTO232, and MAX1280EVKIT). If the MAX1280 MAX1280 EV System evaluation software will not be used, the MAX1280EVKIT board PART QTY DESCRIPTION can be purchased by itself, without the C. MAX1280EVKIT 1 MAX1280 EV kit 68HC16MODULE-DIP 1 68HC16 C module Quick Start USBTO232+ 1 US B-to- C O M p ort a dap te r b oard Recommended Equipment (USB Port/PC +Denotes lead-free and RoHS-compliant. Connection Option) MAX1280 EV Kit Before beginning, the following equipment is needed: MAX1280 EV system: DESIGNATION QTY DESCRIPTION C1C8, C10 9 0.01F ceramic capacitors MAX1280 EV kit C9 1 4.7F, 10V tantalum capacitor 68HC16MODULE-DIP C11, C13 2 0.1F ceramic capacitors USBTO232 (USB cable included) C12, C14 2 10F, 10V tantalum capacitors A small DC power supply, such as a 12VDC, 0.25A J1 1 2 x 20 right-angle socket plug-in transformer, or a 9V battery JU1 1 2-pin header A user-supplied Windows 2000/XP computer with an available USB port to connect to the USBTO232 JU2 1 3-pin header board R1R8 8 300 5% resistors Note: In the following sections, software-related items R9, R10 2 10 1% resistors are identified by bolding. Text in bold refers to items TP1 1 8-pin header directly from the EV kit software. Text in bold and U1 1 MAX1280BCUP (20-pin TSOP) underlined refers to items from the Windows 2000/XP 1 PCB: MAX1280 Evaluation Kit operating system. Connections and Setup MAX1280 EV Kit Files The MAX1280 EV kit is fully assembled and tested. Follow the steps below to verify board operation. FILE DESCRIPTION Caution: Do not turn on the power until all connec- INSTALL.EXE Installs the EV kit files on users computer tions are completed. MAX1280.EXE Application program KIT1280.C16 Software loaded into 68HC16 C module Maxim Integrated Products 1 For free samples and the latest literature, visit www.maxim-ic.com or phone 1-800-998-8800. For small orders, phone 1-800-835-8769.MAX1280 Evaluation Kit/Evaluation System 1) Visit the Maxim website (www.maxim-ic.com) to Caution: Do not turn on the power until all connec- download the latest version of the USBTO232 User tions are completed. Guide. Follow the steps in the USBTO232 User 1) Visit the Maxim website (www.maxim-ic.com/evkit- Guide Quick Start section and return to step 2 of software) to download the latest version of the EV this Quick Start section when finished. kit software. Save the EV kit software to a temporary 2) Carefully connect the boards by aligning the 40-pin folder and uncompress the file (if it is a .zip file). header of the MAX1280 EV kit with the 40-pin con- 2) Install the MAX1280 EV kit software on your com- nector of the 68HC16MODULE-DIP module. Gently puter by running the INSTALL.EXE program. The press them together. The two boards should be program files are copied and icons are created for flush against one another. them in the Windows Start Programs menu. 3) Ensure that jumper JU1 is closed and jumper JU2 3) Carefully connect the boards by aligning the 40-pin is in the 1-2 position. header of the MAX1280 EV kit with the 40-pin con- 4) Connect a 7VDC to 20VDC power source to the C nector of the 68HC16MODULE-DIP module. Gently module at the terminal block located next to the press them together. The two boards should be on/off switch, along the top-edge of the C module. flush against one another. Observe the polarity marked on the board. 4) Ensure that jumper JU1 is closed and jumper JU2 5) Connect the USBTO232 board to the 68HC16MODULE- is in the 1-2 position. DIP module if you have not done so already. 5) Connect a 7VDC to 20VDC power source to the C 6) The MAX1280 EV kit software should have already module at the terminal block located next to the been downloaded and installed in the USBTO232 on/off switch, along the top-edge of the C module. Quick Start. Observe the polarity marked on the board. 7) Start the MAX1280 program by opening its icon in 6) Connect a cable from the computers serial port to the Start Programs menu. the C module. If using a 9-pin serial port, use a straight-through, 9-pin female-to-male cable. If the 8) Turn on the power supply and slide SW1 to the ON only available serial port uses a 25-pin connector, a position on the 68HC16MODULE-DIP module. standard 25-pin to 9-pin adapter will be required. Press the OK button to automatically connect and The EV kit software checks the modem status lines download the KIT1280.C16 file to the module. (CTS, DSR, and DCD) to confirm that the correct 9) Apply an input signal between analog common port has been selected. (COM) and input channel CH0. Observe the read- 7) Start the MAX1280 program by opening its icon in out on the screen. the Windows Start Programs menu. Recommended Equipment (RS-232-to-COM 8) Turn the power on and slide SW1 to the ON posi- Port/PC Connection Option) tion. The program will automatically download Before beginning, the following equipment is needed: KIT1280.C16 to the module. MAX1280 EV system: 9) Apply an input signal between analog common (COM) and input channel CH0. Observe the read- MAX1280 EV kit out on the screen. 68HC16MODULE-DIP Detailed Description A small DC power supply, such as a 12VDC, 0.25A plug-in transformer, or a 9V battery MAX1280 Stand-Alone EV Kit A user-supplied Windows 98/2000/XP computer with The MAX1280 EV kit provides a proven printed-circuit an available serial (COM) port, preferably a 9-pin plug board (PCB) layout to evaluate the MAX1280. It must A serial cable to connect the computers serial port to be interfaced to appropriate timing signals for proper the 68HC16MODULE-DIP operation. Connect +5V to VDD1 and VDD2, and con- nect the ground return to GND. See the MAX1280 EV Connections and Setup kit schematic (Figure 1). Refer to the MAX1280 IC data The MAX1280 EV kit is fully assembled and tested. sheet for timing requirements. Follow the steps below to verify board operation. 2 Evaluate: MAX1280