MAX1246EVKIT Maxim Integrated Products, MAX1246EVKIT Datasheet - Page 2

• Manufacturer Part Number: MAX1246EVKIT
• Description: EVALUATION KIT FOR MAX1246
• Manufacturer: Maxim Integrated Products

Specifications of MAX1246EVKIT

• Number Of Adc's: 1
• Number Of Bits: 12
• Sampling Rate (per Second): 133k
• Data Interface: Serial
• Inputs Per Adc: 4 Single or 2 Differential
• Input Range: ±VREF/2
• Power (typ) @ Conditions: 3.6mW @ 133kSPS
• Voltage Supply Source: Single Supply
• Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 70°C
• Utilized Ic / Part: MAX1246
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Contains lead / RoHS non-compliant

A single program, “MAX1247”, is used for both the
MAX1246 and the MAX1247 EV systems.
1) Copy the files from the distribution disk to your hard
2) Make sure that the jumpers are configured accord-
3) Carefully connect the boards by aligning the
4) Connect a 5V DC power source (16V max) to the
5) Connect a cable from the computer’s serial port to
6) Start the software on the IBM PC by setting the cur-
MAX1246/MAX1247 Evaluation Systems
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__________ EV Systems Quick Start
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disk or to blank floppy disks. The EV kit software
should be in its own directory. The necessary files
are in the distribution disk’s root directory, and the
source code is in the SOURCE subdirectory. The
SOURCE subdirectory is not required to operate
the EV kit.
ing to Table 1. Table 2 lists the functions associated
with each jumper.
EV kit’s 40-pin header with the µC module’s
40-pin connector. Gently press them together. The
two boards should be flush against each other.
µC module at the terminal block located next to the
on/off switch, in the upper-right corner of the µC
module. Observe the polarity marked on the board.
the µC module. If using a 9-pin serial port, use a
straight-through, 9-pin, female-to-male cable. If the
only available serial port uses a 25-pin connector, a
standard 25-pin to 9-pin adapter is required. The
EV kit software checks the modem status lines
(CTS, DSR, DCD) to confirm that the correct port
has been selected.
rent directory to match the directory that contains
the Maxim programs, and then type the program
name “MAX1247” (for the MAX1246, type
“MAX1247 FASTPD”). Do not turn off or discon-
nect the C module while the program is running; if
you do, you will have to restart the program.
7) The program will ask which port the µC module is
8) Turn on the power for the C module. The C mod-
9) Download and run the RAM resident program on
10) Press ALT+C to switch to the Control Panel screen
11) Apply input signals to CH0–CH3 on the EV board.
12) Before turning off power to the EV kit, exit the pro-
Table 1. Default Jumper Settings
JUMPER
JU1
JU2
JU3
JU4
JU5
JU6
connected to. Press the space bar until the correct
PC serial port is highlighted, then press ENTER.
The program will be in terminal-emulation mode.
ule will display its logon banner and test its RAM.
the C module by pressing ALT+L (i.e., hold down
the ALT key as you strike the L key). The program
will prompt you for the file name. Press the ENTER
key to download and run the file.
after the RAM resident program has been success-
fully downloaded.
Observe the readout on the screen. Table 3 lists the
commands that are available from the control panel
screen.
gram by pressing ALT+X.
MAX1246
JUMPER
STATE
Closed
Closed
Closed
(trace)
(trace)
Open
Open
Open
MAX1247
JUMPER
STATE
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed
(trace)
(trace)
Open
Drive
See Table 2
Bypass
supply-current
measurement
Drive COM pin
See Table 2
VREF not connected
to V
DD
FUNCTION
SHDN pin