MAX96706/MAX96708 Evaluation Kit Evaluates: MAX96706/MAX96708 with Coax or STP Cable General Description Features The MAX96706/MAX96708 evaluation kit (EV kit) Accepts GMSL Serial Data through FAKRA provides a proven design to evaluate the MAX96706 Connectors as Inputs and Outputs 16-Bit Parallel and MAX96708 high-bandwidth gigabit multimedia serial Output Data link (GMSL) deserializers with spread spectrum and full- Power Over Coax (POC) Capable duplex control channel, through the use of a standard Windows Vista- and Windows 7-Compatible Software FAKRA coax or STP cable. The EV kit also includes Windows Vista - and Windows 7-compatible software USB-Controlled Interface (Cable Included) that provides a simple graphical user interface (GUI) for USB Powered exercising features of the device. The EV kit comes with a Proven PCB Layout MAX96706GTJ+ or MAX96708GTJ+ IC installed. Fully Assembled and Tested For complete GMSL evaluation, using a standard FAKRA coaxial cable, order the MAX96706 or MAX96708 EV kit Items included in the Evaluation Kit and a companion serializer board (e.g., the MAX96705 or Package MAX96711 EV kit, referenced in this document). For test- ing with STP cable, also order the MAXCOAX2STP-HSD ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY adapter kit and refer to its data sheet. Only one adapter kit MAX96706 or MAX96708 coax EV kit board 1 is required per link (connecting the serializer and deserial- 2m FAKRA cable assembly 1 izer boards). USB cable 1 Note: In the following sections, MAX96706/708 and the term deserializer refer to the MAX96706 or MAX96708 MAX96706/MAX96708 EV Kit Files IC and MAX96705/711 and the term serializer refer to the MAX96705 or MAX96711 IC. FILE DESCRIPTION MAXSerDesEV-N Vxxxx Installs the EV kit files on your Note: This document applies to both coax and STP Install.EXE computer EV kits. This document covers coax cables, but the infor- Graphical user interface (GUI) mation provided applies equally to STP cables. 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. 19-8258 Rev 0 1/16MAX96706/MAX96708 Evaluation Kit Evaluates: MAX96706/MAX96708 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. MAX96706 or MAX96708 EV kit 10) Verify that LED PWR on the serializer board lights MAX96705 or MAX96711 EV kit up, indicating that the serializer board has power. 2m FAKRA cable assembly (included in the 11) Verify that LOCK LED on the deserializer EV board MAX96706 and MAX96708 EV kits) 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 MAX96706 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