Evaluates: MAX5258/MAX5259 19-4285 Rev 0 9/08 MAX5258 Evaluation Kit General Description Features Windows 2000/XP- and Windows Vista The MAX5258 evaluation kit (EV kit) provides a proven (32-Bit)-Compatible Software design to evaluate the MAX5258 low-power, 8-bit octal, digital-to-analog converter (DAC). The EV kit also Supports Standard SPI Interface includes Windows 2000/XP- and Windows Vista -com- USB-PC Connection (Cable Included) patible software that provides a simple graphical user USB Powered interface (GUI) for exercising the features of the MAX5258. 16-Pin DAC Output Signal Header Proven PCB Layout The MAX5258 EV kit PCB comes with a MAX5258EEE+ installed. This EV kit can also be used to evaluate the Lead-Free and RoHS Compliant MAX5259EEE+ low-power 8-bit octal DAC (2.7V to 3.6V). Fully Assembled and Tested Contact the factory for free samples of the MAX5259EEE+. Ordering Information PART TYPE MAX5258EVKIT+ EV Kit +Denotes lead-free and RoHS compliant. Component List DESIGNATION QTY DESCRIPTION DESIGNATION QTY DESCRIPTION C1, C3C10, H1 0 Not installed, 10-pin JTAG header C17, C25, C27, 0.1F 10%, 16V X7R ceramic H2 1 Dual-row (2 x 8) 16-pin header C28, C29, C31, 20 capacitors (0603) H3 1 Dual-row (2 x 5) 10-pin header C32, C34, C35, TDK C1608X7R1C104K JUAJUE 0 Not installed C36, C37 JU1JU5 5 3-pin headers 10F 20%, 6.3V X5R ceramic C2, C13, C15, 5 capacitors (0805) JU6, JU7 2 4-pin headers C26, C33 TDK C2012X5R0J106M USB type-B right-angle female P1 1 10pF 5%, 50V C0G ceramic receptacle C11, C12 2 capacitors (0603) R1 1 0 5% resistor (0603) TDK C1608C0G1H100J R2 1 220 5% resistor (0603) 1F 20%, 6.3V X5R ceramic R3 1 10k 5% resistor (0603) capacitors (0603) C14, C16 2 TDK C1608X5R0J105K R4 1 2.2k 5% resistor (0603) TDK C1608X5R0J105M R5 1 1.5k 5% resistor (0603) 22pF 5%, 50V C0G ceramic R6, R7 2 27 5% resistors (0603) C18, C19 2 capacitors (0603) R8R15 8 100k 5% resistors (0603) TDK C1608C0G1H220J R16 0 Not installed, resistor (0402) 3300pF 10%, 50V X7R ceramic Octal low-power DAC (16 QSOP) C20 1 capacitor (0603) U1 1 Maxim MAX5258EEE+ TDK C1608X7R1H332K 4.7F 20%, 16V X7R ceramic Microcontroller (68 QFN-EP*) U2 1 C30 1 capacitor (1206) Maxim MAXQ2000-RAX+ TDK C3216X7R1C475M 93C46 type 3-wire EEPROM (8 SO) U3 1 D1 1 Green LED (0603) 16-bit architecture FB1 1 0 5% resistor (0603) *EP = Exposed pad. Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of SPI is a trademark of Motorola, Inc. Microsoft Corp. Maxim Integrated Products 1 For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxims website at www.maxim-ic.com.MAX5258 Evaluation Kit Component List (continued) Quick Start Required Equipment DESIGNATION QTY DESCRIPTION Before beginning, the following equipment is needed: U4 1 UART-to-USB converter (32 TQFP) MAX5258 EV kit (USB cable included) 3.3V regulator (5 SC70) U5 1 Maxim MAX8511EXK33+T A user-supplied Windows 2000/XP- or Windows (Top Mark: AEI) Vista-compatible PC with a spare USB port 2.5V regulator (5 SC70) Two digital voltmeters (DVMs) U6 1 Maxim MAX8511EXK25+T USB powered. Use optional external power supply (Top Mark: ADV) for enhanced performance. +4.096V voltage reference (8 SO) U7 1 Note: In the following sections, software-related items Maxim MAX6126AASA41+ are identified by bolding. Text in bold refers to items Dual 1.8V to 5V level translators directly from the EV kit software. Text in bold and under- U8, U9, U10 3 (8 SSOP) lined refers to items from the Windows operating system. (Top Mark: CT2 ) Procedure 16MHz crystal (HCM49) The MAX5258 EV kit is fully assembled and tested. Y1 1 Hong Kong Xtals Follow the steps below to verify board operation: SSM1600000E18FAF 1) Visit www.maxim-ic.com/evkitsoftware to down- 6MHz crystal (HCM49) load the latest version of the EV kit software, Y2 1 Hong Kong Xtals 5258Rxx.ZIP. Save the EV kit software to a tempo- SSL6000000E18FAF rary folder and uncompress the ZIP file. 7 Shunts 2) Install the EV kit software on your computer by run- 1 USB high-speed A-to-B cable, 6ft ning the INSTALL.EXE program inside the tempo- 1 PCB: MAX5258 Evaluation Kit+ rary folder. The program files are copied and icons *EP = Exposed pad. are created in the Windows Start Programs menu. 3) Verify that all jumpers (JU1JU7) are in their default positions, as shown in Table 1. Component Suppliers 4) Connect the USB cable from the PC to the EV kit board. A New Hardware Found window pops up SUPPLIER PHONE WEBSITE when installing the USB driver for the first time. If Hong Kong you do not see a window that is similar to the one 852-35112388 www.hongkongcrystal.com Xtals Ltd. described above after 30 seconds, remove the USB cable from the board and reconnect it. TDK Corp. 847-803-6100 www.component.tdk.com Administrator privileges are required to install the Note: Indicate that you are using the MAX5258 or MAX5259 USB device driver on Windows. when contacting these component suppliers. 5) Follow the directions of the Add New Hardware Wizard to install the USB device driver. Choose the Search for the best driver for your device option. MAX5258 EV Kit Files Specify the location of the device driver to be C: Program Files MAX5258 (default installation FILE DESCRIPTION directory) using the Browse button. During device Installs the EV kit files on your driver installation, Windows may show a warning INSTALL.EXE computer message indicating that the device driver Maxim MAX5258.EXE Application program uses does not contain a digital signature. This is not an error condition and it is safe to proceed with FTD2XX.INF USB device driver file installation. Refer to the USB Driver Help.PDF doc- UNINST.INI Uninstalls the EV kit software ument included with the software for additional USB Driver Help.PDF USB driver installation help file information. 2 Evaluates: MAX5258/MAX5259