Quick Start
Recommended Equipment
(USB Port/PC Connection Option)
Before beginning, the following equipment is needed:
• MAX1284 EV system:
MAX1284 EV kit
68HC16MODULE-DIP
USBTO232 (USB cable included)
• A small DC power supply, such as a 12VDC, 0.25A
plug-in transformer or a 9V battery
• A user-supplied Windows 2000/XP computer with
an available USB port to connect to the USBTO232
board
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 2000/XP
operating system.
Connections and Setup
The MAX1284 EV kit is fully assembled and tested.
Follow the steps below to verify board operation.
Caution: Do not turn on the power until all connec-
tions are completed.
1) Visit the Maxim website (www.maxim-ic.com) to
download the latest version of the USBTO232 User
Guide. Follow the steps in the USBTO232 User
Guide
Quick Start
section and return to step 2 of
this
Quick Start
section when finished.
General Description
The MAX1284 evaluation system (EV system) is a com-
plete data-acquisition system consisting of a MAX1284
evaluation kit (EV kit), Maxim 68HC16MODULE-DIP
microcontroller (µC) module, and USBT0232. The
MAX1284 is a high-speed, 12-bit data acquisition system.
Windows
®
98/2000/XP-compatible software provides a
handy user interface to exercise the MAX1284’s features.
Order the complete EV system (MAX1284EVC16) for
comprehensive evaluation of the MAX1284 using a PC.
You can order the EV kit (MAX1284EVKIT) if the
68HC16MODULE-DIP module has already been pur-
chased with a previous Maxim EV system, or for custom
use in other µC-based systems.
Features
o Proven PCB Layout
o Convenient On-Board Test Points
o Data-Logging Software
o Fully Assembled and Tested
o EV Kit Software Supports Windows 98/2000/XP
with RS-232/COM Port
o EV Kit Software Supports Windows 2000/XP with
USB Port
Evaluate: MAX1284
MAX1284 Evaluation Kit/Evaluation System
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MAX1284 EV System
For free samples and the latest literature, visit www.maxim-ic.com or phone 1-800-998-8800.
For small orders, phone 1-800-835-8769.
Ordering Information
Note: The MAX1284 software is designed for use with the com-
plete MAX1284EVC16 EV system (includes 68HC16MODULE-DIP
module, USBT0232, together with MAX1284EVKIT). If the
MAX1284 evaluation software will not be used, the
MAX1284EVKIT board can be purchased by itself, without the µC.
MAX1284 EV Kit
MAX1284 EV Kit Files
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