Click here for production status of specific part numbers. Evaluates: MAX41463 MAX4146x Evaluation Kit MAX41464 General Description Features The MAX4146x evaluation kit (EV kit) contains a single Evaluates the MAX4146x Family of Sub-1GHz ISM MAX4146x high output power VHF/UHF sub-GHz ISM/ Transmitters SRD transmitter, designed to transmit Frequency-Shift Single Input Voltage Supply from 1.8V to 3.6V Keying (FSK), Gaussian GFSK or Amplitude-Shift Keying Direct Interface with a MAX32630FTHR ARM (ASK) data in the 286MHz to 960MHz frequency range. Microcontroller (MCU) Board The MAX41460 and the MAX41461MAX41464 Available Pmod Hardware Interface evaluation kits operate in conjunction with an external microcontroller (MCU) and Graphical User Interface (GUI) Windows 7/10-compatible Software software running on a computer. The MAX41460 uses an On-Board SPI Interface Control for the MAX41460 and SPI interface for internal register configurations while the 2 optional I C Control for the MAX41461-MAX41464 MAX41461MAX41464 can use the preset modes or an GUI Controls for MAX32630FTHR Board PMIC 2 I C interface for register programming and control. Operation from 1.8V to 3.3V The MAX41461, MAX41462, MAX41463, and MAX41464 Proven 2-Layer PCB Design evaluation kits are also designed to operate with a simple, Fully Assembled and Tested one-pin data interface, alleviating the need to program the part for nominal operation, or other high-level system (PC Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet. with GUI software) having to configure the transmitter for operation. These parts allow the user to preset the operating frequencies by part selection and pin configurations. On the evaluation kit, selecting the frequency of operation is as simple as setting two jumpers. The EV kit includes Windows 7/10-compatible software that provides a simple graphical user interface (GUI) for configuration of all the MAX4146x registers through 2 the SPI or I C ports. The GUI also controls the on- board PMIC and can act as a data generator, when the MAX32630FTHR Applications Platform is used. Figure 1. MAX4146x EV kit Board Windows is a registered trademarks and registered service marks of Microsoft Corporation. 319-100241 Rev 1 9/18Evaluates: MAX41463 MAX4146x Evaluation Kit MAX41464 EV kit will be preprogrammed for interfacing the GUI Quick Start to the radio. The firmware programming process does Required Equipment not require additional software or drivers, it uses a Included in the MAX4146x Evaluation Kit simple USB drive, drag-and-drop file interface. MAX4146x Evaluation kit board It is highly recommended that the target PC be connected MAX32630FTHR kit to a local area network and have access to the Internet, - FTHR board this allows for automatic download and updates of some - DAPLINK board drivers. This process may take 15 minutes or more to - 2x micro/B USB cables complete. MAX4146x EV kit Pin Diagram Card Installation Procedure Windows PC* (Win-7/Win-10), with one to two USB2.0 The steps in this section are used when connecting the ports available MAX4146x EV kit to a FTHR board and should only be Power Supply capable of 1.8V to 3.6V, 100mA needed once, when configuring the hardware and the PC for the first time. If these steps have already been Serial Data Source and a simple means of connec- completed, jump directly to the FTHR Board Quick Start tion (DATA test point and Ground) Procedure. Basic Spectrum Analyzer Rohde and Schwarz ZVL3, Tektronix RSA306, or equivalent Install the MAX4146x EV Kit GUI Software SMA/SMA cable as needed for connection to the This process should take less than 10 minutes after spectrum analyzer downloading the software package. Refer to Appendix I for detailed information on this installation process. Software and Drivers 1) Copy the Setup MAX4146X V1.0.0 EVKit SW.rar The MAX4146x EV kit can be used in conjunction with file to a working folder on the target PC. the ARM Cortex-M4F microcontroller MAX32630FTHR 2) Extract the setup file contents into the working Application Platform or FTHR board to provide power directory. and control the device through a software application or Graphical User Interface (GUI). For this option, additional 3) Double-Click the MAX4146xGUISetupV01.msi equipment is required: setup file and follow Setup Wizard prompts. When connected to the FTHR board the MAX4146x EV a. Click <Next> in the MAX4146X Setup Wizard kit uses the following drivers and software components. window. Refer to the Appendix I for additional information on this b. It is recommended to use the default Destination installation process. Folder click <Next> to continue. MAX4146x Software Package c. Install the software by clicking the <Install> button. The software, firmware, and drivers are available d. Click <Finish> when the MAX4146X Setup Wizard from the www.maximintegrated.com website. Login installation process is complete. to your MyMaxim account on the website, search for the MAX4146x part or EVKIT, click on the Design Table 1. MAX4146x EV Kit Installed Files Resources tab, and click on the appropriate software and Folders link. Finally, click the file link on the software landing page to download the MAX4146x EV kit package. FILE NAME DESCRIPTION mBed MAX32630FTHR and DAPLINK Interface MAX4146x.exe Application GUI System Supporting DLL file for The DAPLINK system should not be required unless MaximStyle.dll software operation a firmware update to the FTHR board has been released. The FTHR board included in the MAX4146X RegisterSet8.xml Register definition file * Required for operation of the MAX4146x EV kit with the GUI software. Required when the FTHR board is not connected to the MAX4146x EV kit. Maxim Integrated 2 www.maximintegrated.com