MAX16825EVKIT+ Maxim Integrated Products, MAX16825EVKIT+ Datasheet - Page 2

• Manufacturer Part Number: MAX16825EVKIT+
• Description: KIT EVAL FOR MAX16825
• Manufacturer: Maxim Integrated Products

Specifications of MAX16825EVKIT+

• Current - Output / Channel: 100mA
• Outputs And Type: 3, Non-Isolated
• Voltage - Output: 26.3V
• Features: Graphic User Interface
• Voltage - Input: 6.5 ~ 28V
• Utilized Ic / Part: MAX16825
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant

Before beginning, the following equipment is needed:
• MAX16825 EV kit (USB cable included)
• 6.5V to 28V, 0.5A adjustable DC power supply
• User-supplied Windows 2000/XP/Vista PC with a
• Three LED loads, each rated as follows:
• See the LED Load Configuration section for more
Note: In the following sections, software-related items
are identified by bolding. Text in bold refers to items
directly from the EV kit software. Text in bold and
underlined refers to items from the Windows operat-
ing system.
The MAX16825 EV kit is fully assembled and tested.
Follow the steps below to verify board operation.
Caution: Do not turn on the power supply until all
connections are completed.
MAX16825 Evaluation Kit
* EP = Exposed paddle.
2
DESIGNATION
spare USB port
information
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Current rating ≥ 100mA
Total LED string forward voltage V
U1
U2
U3
U4
U5
U6
Y1
Y2
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Component List (continued)
QTY
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
SPI-controlled linear HB LED
driver (16-pin TSSOP-EP*)
Maxim MAX16825AUE+
Low-power 16-bit microcontroller
(68-pin QFN-EP*, 10mm x 10mm)
Maxim MAXQ2000-RAX+
93C46 type 3-wire EEPROM
(8-pin SO)
UART-to-USB converter
(32-pin TQFP, 7mm x 7mm)
3.3V regulator (5-pin SC70)
Maxim MAX8511EXK33+T
(Top Mark: AEI)
2.5V regulator (5-pin SC70)
Maxim MAX8511EXK25+T
(Top Mark: ADV)
16MHz crystal
6MHz crystal
USB high-speed A-to-B cable, 6ft
PCB: MAX16825 Evaluation Kit+
Required Equipment
DESCRIPTION
Quick Start
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Procedure
≤ 26.3V
1) Visit www.maxim-ic.com/evkitsoftware to download
2) Install the EV kit software on your computer by run-
3) Set the power-supply output to over V
4) Disable the power-supply output.
5) Connect the power-supply ground to the GND pad
6) Connect the power-supply positive output to the
7) Connect one LED load anode to each LED output
8) Connect each LED load cathode to the correspond-
9) Connect the USB cable from the PC to the EV kit
Note: Indicate that you are using the MAX16825 when contact-
ing these component suppliers.
IRC, Inc.
Murata Mfg. Co.,
Ltd
Panasonic
TDK Corp.
TROUBLESHOOTING_USB.PDF
the latest version of the EV kit software,
16825Rxx.ZIP. Save the EV kit software to a tempo-
rary folder and uncompress the ZIP file.
ning the INSTALL.EXE program inside the tempo-
rary folder. The program files are copied and icons
are created in the Windows Start | Programs
menu. All EV kit files are automatically installed.
next to the VIN pad.
VIN pad.
pad (LED1+, LED2+, or LED3+).
ing LED input pad (LED1-, LED2-, or LED3-).
board. A New Hardware Found window pops up
when installing the USB driver for the first time. If
you do not see a window that is similar to the one
SUPPLIER
MAX16825.EXE
INSTALL.EXE
FTD2XX.INF
UNINST.INI
FILE
MAX16825 EV Kit Files
361-992-7900 www.irctt.com
770-436-1300 www.murata.com
800-344-2112 www.panasonic.com
847-803-6100 www.component.tdk.com
Component Suppliers
PHONE
Installs the EV kit files on
your computer
Application program
USB device driver file
Uninstalls the EV kit
software
USB driver installation help
file
DESCRIPTION
WEBSITE
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+ 1.7V.