Click here for production status of specific part numbers. Evaluates: MAX6956 MAX6956 Evaluation Kit General Description Features The MAX6956 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled Windows 2000/XP-, Windows Vista and tested surface-mount PCB that contains a MAX6956 (32-Bit)- and Windows 10** Compatible Software IC. The MAX6956 is a 28-port LED driver and I/O USB-PC Connection (Cable Included) expander. The EV kit also includes Windows 2000/XP- USB Powered and Windows Vista -compatible software that provides a simple graphical user interface (GUI) for exercising the Lead-Free and RoHS Compliant features of the MAX6956. Proven PCB Layout Surface-Mount Components Fully Assembled and Tested Ordering Information Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. PART TYPE ** For Windows 10, follow step 6 in the Quick Start section. MAX6956EVKIT+ EV Kit +Denotes lead-free and RoHS compliant. Component List DESIGNATION QTY DESCRIPTION DESIGNATION QTY DESCRIPTION JU1, JU3 2 Dual-row (2 x 4) vertical headers 0.1F 10%, 16V X7R ceramic C1, C5C9, C12, JU2, JU4, 10 capacitors (0603) C17, C18, C37 4 3-pin headers JU7, JU8 TDK C1608X7R1C104K JU5, JU6, Not installed, ceramic capacitor 0 Not installed, 2-pin headers C2 0 JU9JU13 (0603) JU14 1 2-pin header 10F 20%, 16V X5R ceramic C3, C11, C38, Ferrite bead capacitors (1206) L1 1 C40 4 TDK MMZ1608R301A (0603) Murata GRM31CR61C106M LED1, 0.033F 10%, 16V X5R ceramic 13 Red LEDs (0805) LED3LED14 C4 capacitor (0603) 1 Taiyo Yuden EMK107BJ333KA Dual-digit 0.56in, 7-segment LED2 1 display 1F 10%, 16V X5R ceramic Q1, Q2 0 Not installed, 2N7002 (SOT23) C10, C39 capacitors (0603) 2 R1, R2 2 27 5% resistors (0603) TDK C1608X5R1C105K R3 1 1.5k 5% resistor (0603) 10pF 5%, 50V C0G ceramic R4 1 470 5% resistor (0603) C15, C16 capacitors (0603) 2 Murata GRM1885C1H100J R5 1 2.2k 5% resistor (0603) R6 1 10k 5% resistor (0603) 22pF 5%, 50V C0G ceramic R7, R8 2 4.7k 5% resistors (0603) C30, C31 capacitors (0603) 2 R11 1 100k 5% resistor (0603) Murata GRM1885C1H220J Not installed, 10k 5% resistors H1H4 4 10-pin headers R12, R14 0 (0603) USB type-B, right-angle PC-mount J1 1 R13 1 150k 5% resistor (0603) receptacle R15, R16, R18, J3 0 Not installed 28 0 resistors (0603) R24R48 *EP = Exposed pad. 19-4303 Rev 1 7/21MAX6956 Evaluation Kit Evaluates: MAX6956 Component List (continued) DESIGNATION QTY DESCRIPTION DESIGNATION QTY DESCRIPTION R17 1 330 5% resistor (0603) USB-to-UART converter (32 TQFP) U5 1 FTDI FT232BL R19R23 0 Not installed, resistors (0402) 93C46 type 3-wire EEPROM (8 SO) SW1 1 Momentary 6mm pushbutton switch U6 1 Atmel AT93C46A-10SU-2.7 28-port LED driver and I/O 16Hz crystal (HCM49) U1 expander (40 TQFN-EP*) 1 Y2 Hong Kong Xtals Maxim MAX6956ATL+ 1 SSM1600000E18FAF 2.5V LDO regulator (5 SC70) Y3 0 Not installed, crystal U2 Maxim MAX8511EXK25+ 1 (Top Mark: ADV) 6MHz crystal (HCM49) Y4 Hong Kong Xtals 3.3V LDO regulator (5 SC70) 1 SSL6000000E18FAF U3 Maxim MAX8511EXK33+ 1 7 Shunts (Top Mark: AEI) 1 USB high-speed A-to-B cables, 6ft Microcontroller (68 QFN-EP*) U4 1 1 PCB: MAX6956 Evaluation Kit+ Maxim MAXQ2000-RAX+ *EP = Exposed pad. Component Suppliers SUPPLIER PHONE WEBSITE Hong Kong Xtals Ltd. 852-35112388 www.hongkongcrystal.com Murata Electronics North America, Inc. 770-436-1300 www.murata-northamerica.com Taiyo Yuden 800-348-2496 www.t-yuden.com TDK Corp. 847-803-6100 www.component.tdk.com Note: Indicate that you are using the MAX6956 when contacting these component suppliers. MAX6956 EV Kit Files FILE DESCRIPTION INSTALL.EXE Installs EV kit files on your computer MAX6956.EXE Application program FTD2XX.INF USB device driver file USB Driver Help.PDF USB driver installation help file Procedure Quick Start The MAX6956 EV kit is fully assembled and tested. Recommended Equipment Follow the steps below to verify board operation. Before beginning, the following equipment is needed: Caution: Do not turn on the power supply until all MAX6956 EV kit (USB cable included) connections are completed. A user-supplied Windows 2000/XP-, Windows Vista 1) Visit www.maximintegrated.com/evkitsoftware to or Windows 10-compatible PC with a spare USB port download the latest version of the EV kit software, Note: In the following sections, software-related items are 6956Rxx.ZIP. Save the EV kit software to a temporary identified by bolding. Text in bold refers to items directly folder and uncompress the ZIP file. from the EV kit software. Text in bold and underlined refers to items from the Windows operating system. Maxim Integrated 2 www.maximintegrated.com