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MAX1254 Evaluation Kit/Evaluation System
General Description
Features
The MAX1254 evaluation system (EV system) consists
of a MAX1254 evaluation kit (EV kit) and a Maxim
68HC16MODULE-DIP microcontroller (µC) module. The
MAX1254 is a stand-alone, 10-channel, 12-bit system
monitor ADC with internal reference. The evaluation
software runs under Windows® 95/98/2000/XP, provid-
ing a convenient user interface to exercise the features
of the MAX1254.
♦ Proven PC Board Layout
♦ Complete Evaluation System
♦ Convenient On-Board Test Points
♦ Data-Logging Software
♦ Fully Assembled and Tested
Order the complete EV system (MAX1254EVC16) for
comprehensive evaluation of the MAX1254 using a per-
sonal computer. Order the EV kit (MAX1254EVKIT) if
the 68HC16MODULE-DIP module has already been
purchased with a Maxim EV system, or for custom use
in other µC-based systems.
Ordering Information
INTERFACE
PART
TEMP RANGE
0°C to +70°C
0°C to +70°C
MAX1254EVKIT
MAX1254EVC16
User supplied
Windows software
Note: The MAX1254 evaluation software is designed for use
with the complete evaluation system (MAX1254EVC16), which
includes the 68HC16MODULE-DIP module together with the
MAX1254EVKIT. If the MAX1254 evaluation software will not be
used, the MAX1254EVKIT board can be purchased by itself,
without the microcontroller.
This system can also evaluate the MAX1253. Contact
the factory for free samples of the product.
MAX1254 Stand-Alone EV Kit
The MAX1254 EV kit provides a proven PC board layout
to facilitate evaluation of the MAX1254. It must be inter-
faced to appropriate timing signals for proper opera-
tion. Connect 6-20V and ground return to terminal block
TB1 (Figure 10). Refer to the MAX1254 data sheet for
timing requirements.
MAX1254EV KIT Component List
DESIGNATION QTY
DESCRIPTION
0.1µF ceramic capacitors (1206)
Murata GRM319R71H104K
C1, C2
C3, C4
2
2
MAX1254 EV System
The MAX1254 EV system operates from a user-supplied
7VDC to 20VDC power supply. The evaluation software
runs under Windows 95/98/2000/XP on a PC, interfacing
to the EV system board through the computer’s serial
communications port. See the Quick Start section for
setup and operating instructions.
0.01µF, 10V min X7R ceramic
capacitors (0805)
Murata GRM216R71H103K
Taiyo Yuden UMK212B103KQ
10µF 20ꢀ, 10V X7R ceramic
capacitor (1210)
C5
1
Taiyo Yuden LMK325BJ106MN
TDK C3225X7R1C106M
TDK C3225X5R1A106M
Open (0805)
(reserved for 0.01µF 10V min X7R
ceramic capacitors)
C6–C13
H1, H2
J1
8
2
1
MAX1254EVC16 Component List
9-pin headers
PART
QTY
DESCRIPTION
MAX1254 EV kit
68HC16 µC module
2 x 20 right angle socket,
Methode (Adam Tech) RS2R-40G
SamTec SSW-120-02-S-D-RA
MAX1254EVKIT
1
1
68HC16MODULE-DIP
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