MAX5774EVKIT+ Maxim Integrated Products, MAX5774EVKIT+ Datasheet - Page 3

• Manufacturer Part Number: MAX5774EVKIT+
• Description: KIT EVAL FOR MAX5774
• Manufacturer: Maxim Integrated Products

Specifications of MAX5774EVKIT+

• Number Of Dac's: 32
• Number Of Bits: 14
• Outputs And Type: 32, Single Ended
• Data Interface: Serial
• Settling Time: 20µs
• Dac Type: Voltage
• Voltage Supply Source: Analog and Digital
• Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 85°C
• Utilized Ic / Part: MAX5774
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant

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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 MAX5774 EV kit is a fully assembled and tested
surface-mount board. Follow the steps below to verify
board operation. Caution: Do not turn on the power
supplies until all connections are completed.
1) Visit
2) Install the EV kit software on your computer by run-
3) Install a shunt across pins 1-2 of jumper JU1 (SPI
4) Install shunts across jumpers JU2 and JU3 (GS1
5) Install a shunt across jumper JU4 (REF = 3V).
6) Connect the +5V power supply between AVDD and
MAX5774 EV kit (USB cable included)
One +5V DC power supply for AVDD
One -2.75V DC power supply for VSS
One +8V DC power supply for AVCC
One +2.7V DC power supply for DVDD
One voltmeter
User-supplied Windows 2000/XP or Windows Vista PC
with a spare USB port
load the latest version of the EV kit software,
5774Rxx.ZIP. Save the EV kit software to a tempo-
rary folder and uncompress the ZIP file.
ning the INSTALL.EXE program inside the temporary
folder. The program files are copied and icons
are created in the Windows Start | Programs menu.
interface mode).
and GS2 connected to ground).
AGND pads.
www.maxim-ic.com/evkitsoftware
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Required Equipment
Quick Start
Procedure
to down-
MAX5774 Evaluation Kit
7) Connect the -2.75V power supply between VSS and
8) Connect the +8V power supply between AVCC and
9) Connect the +2.7V power supply between DVDD
10) Connect the USB cable from the PC to the EV kit
11) Follow the directions of the Add New Hardware
12) Turn on the power supplies.
13) Start the MAX5774 EV kit software by opening its
14) Press the Default button in the main window.
15) Verify that the REF pad voltage measures +3V.
16) Verify that channel OUT0, located at pin J1-20,
17) Use the software to program the DAC’s output
AGND pads.
AGND pads.
and DGND pads.
board. A New Hardware Found window pops up
when installing the USB driver for the first time. If a
window is not seen that is similar to the one
described above after 30s, remove the USB cable
from the board and reconnect it. Administrator privi-
leges are required to install the USB device driver
on Windows.
Wizard to install the USB device driver. Choose the
Search for the best driver for your device option.
Specify the location of the device driver to be
C:\Program Files\MAX5774 (default installation
directory) using the Browse button. During device
driver installation, Windows may show a warning
message indicating that the device driver Maxim
uses does not contain a digital signature. This is not
an error condition and it is safe to proceed with instal-
lation. Refer to the USB_Driver_Help.PDF document
included with the software for additional information.
icon in the Start | Programs menu. The EV kit soft-
ware main window appears, as shown in Figure 1.
measures approximately -2.5V. Pin J1-19 can be
used as a ground reference.
channels to various voltages.
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