The MAX5898 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled
and tested circuit board that contains all the components
necessary to evaluate the performance of the MAX5898
interpolating and modulating dual digital-to-analog converter
(DAC). The EV kit board includes circuitry that converts
the DAC differential output currents to single-ended
voltages. The EV kit also includes circuitry that generates
a clock signal from an AC sine-wave input signal.
The included evaluation software runs under Windows®
98/2000/XP, providing a graphical user interface (GUI) to
exercise the features of the MAX5898 through the use of
an SPI® interface.
The MAX5898 EV kit provides a proven PC board layout
to facilitate evaluation of the MAX5898. The EV kit must
be interfaced to appropriate timing signals for proper
operation. When using the EV kit without the CMOD232
command module, connect the system-side power
(VMOD), ground-return (GND), and interface (SCLK, CS,
DIN, DOUT) signals to the pads on the PC board (see
Figure 5) in the full data sheet. Refer to the MAX5898 data sheet for timing
requirements.
The MAX5898 evaluation software runs under Windows
98/2000/XP on an IBM® PC, interfacing to the EV system
board (CMOD232) through the computer's serial communications
port. See the Quick Start section for setup and
operating instructions.
Order the complete EV system (MAX5898EVCMOD2) for
comprehensive evaluation of the MAX5898 using a personal
computer. Order the EV kit (MAX5898EVKIT) if the
command module has already been purchased with
another Maxim EV system, or for custom use in other
microcontroller (µC)-based systems.
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