Click here for production status of specific part numbers. MAX96700 Evaluation Kit Evaluates: MAX96700 with Coax or STP Cable General Description Features The MAX96700 evaluation kit (EV kit) provides a proven Accepts GMSL Serial Data through FAKRA design to evaluate the MAX96700 high-bandwidth gigabit Connectors as Inputs and Outputs 16-Bit Parallel multimedia serial link (GMSL) deserializers with spread Output Data spectrum and full-duplex control channel, through the use Power Over Coax (POC) Capable of a standard FAKRA coax or STP cable. The EV kit also Windows Vista- and Windows 7-Compatible Software includes Windows Vista - and Windows 7-compatible software that provides a simple graphical user interface USB-Controlled Interface (Cable Included) (GUI) for exercising features of the device. USB Powered For complete GMSL evaluation, using a standard FAKRA Proven PCB Layout coaxial cable, order the MAX96700 EV kit and a com- Fully Assembled and Tested panion serializer board (e.g., the MAX96701 EV kit, referenced in this document). For testing with STP cable, Items included in the Evaluation Kit also order the MAXCOAX2STP-HSD adapter kit and refer to its data sheet. Only one adapter kit is required per link Package (connecting the serializer and deserializer boards). ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY Note: In the following sections, MAX96700 and the term MAX96700 coax EV kit board 1 deserializer refer to the MAX96700 IC and MAX96701 and the term serializer refer to the MAX96701 IC. 2m FAKRA cable assembly 1 Note: This document applies to both coax and STP USB cable 1 EV kits. This document covers coax cables, but the infor- mation provided applies equally to STP cables. MAX96700 EV Kit Files FILE DESCRIPTION MAXSerDesEV-N Vxxxx Installs the EV kit files on your Install.EXE computer Graphical user interface (GUI) MAXSerDesEV-N.EXE program CDM20600.EXE Installs the USB device driver USB Driver Help 200.PDF USB driver installation help file NUVOTON MICROCONTROLLER DAUGHTER BOARD POWER SUPPLY USB COMPUTER PCLK +5V DB1 DB1 DESERIALIZER SERIALIZER 2m COAX CABLE (USB POWERED) IN+ OUT0+ Figure 1. Deserializer Test Setup Block Diagram Windows and Windows Visa are registered trademarks and Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet. registered service marks of Microsoft Corporation. 319-100189 Rev 0 5/18MAX96700 Evaluation Kit Evaluates: MAX96700 with Coax or STP Cable 8) Turn on the power supply. Quick Start 9) Verify that LED PWR on the deserializer board lights Required Equipment up, indicating that the deserializer board has power. MAX96700 EV kit 10) Verify that LED PWR on the serializer board lights MAX96701 EV kit up, indicating that the serializer board has power. 2m FAKRA cable assembly 11) Verify that LOCK LED on the deserializer EV board (included in the MAX96700 EV kit) lights up, indicating that the link has been success- > 20MHz function generator (optional) fully established. If LOCK LED is off, go to the Troubleshooting section at the end of this document PC with Windows Vista or Windows 7 and a spare and fix the problem before continuing.. USB port (direct 500mA connection required do not use a bus-powered hub) 12) Start the EV kit software by selecting Start Programs Maxim Integrated MAXSerDesEV-N Ammeter MAXSerDesEV-N. 500mA, 5V DC power supply 13) The Configuration Settings window opens (see Note: In the following sections, software-related items are Figure 2) and the GUI automatically searches for identified by bolding. Text in bold refers to items from the 2 any active listener in both I C and UART mode and EV kit software. Text in bold and underlined refers to identifies a valid GMSL product. Once a valid device items from the Windows operating system. is identified, the corresponding configuration jumpers are displayed to help the user configure the serializer Procedure and deserializer. The EV kit is fully assembled and tested. Follow the steps 14) In case an operating evaluation board with a below to verify board operation: Nuvoton microcontroller is not found, a window 1) Visit www.maximintegrated.com EVKitsoftware appears (Figure 3) warning as such. Press to download and install the latest version of the soft- OK to continue and start the GUI anyway, or press ware, and then do the following: Cancel to terminate the application. Go to the Double-click on GMSL SerDes Evaluation Kit Troubleshooting section at the end of this document Software-Nuvoton C. and fix the problem before continuing. Download the MAXSerDesEV-N Vx x x x 15) When an operating Nuvoton microcontroller is found, Install.ZIP file (8MB). the GUI checks the firmware version in the microcon - Extract and install the MAXSerDesEV-N troller and prompts the user to update (Figure 4). Vx x x x Install.EXE file. The installation appli - 16) While the Configuration Settings win- cation will install the USB driver. If the USB driver dow is open, press the Identify Devices but- installation was not successful, install the appro- ton to search for the devices connected. priate USB driver for your computer by visiting www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm. Only Link Type and Device Address selections on 2) Verify that jumpers on the serializer board are in their the Configuration Settings window affect the EV kit operation. Other items are for user reference only. default positions, as shown in Figure 15. 17) Press the Connect button to open the Evaluation Kit 3) Verify that jumpers on the deserializer board are in their default positions, as shown in Figure 16. window and devices under test (DUT) register maps (Figure 5). The GUI will read all internal registers of 4) Set up the system, as shown in Figure 1. the serializer and deserializer and update the corre- 5) Connect the FAKRA cable from the OUT+ terminal sponding tabs. on the serializer board to the IN0+ terminal on the 18) Press the Read All button in the Serializer group box deserializer board. to read all the serializer registers. 6) Connect the USB cable between the PC and USB 19) Press the MAX96700 Des tab and then press the port on the Nuvoton microcontroller daughter board Read All button in the Deserializer group box to read on the deserializer board. all the deserializer registers. 7) Connect the power supply to the +5VIN/GND 20) Select any of the other tabs to evaluate other terminals on the serializer board. serializer/deserializer (SerDes) functions. Maxim Integrated 2 www.maximintegrated.com