Datasheet
_________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products 4
MAX5216 Evaluation Kit
Evaluates: MAX5214/MAX5216
Detailed Description of Software
The main window of the MAX5216 EV kit software dis-
plays the DAC code and output voltage. Other features
include changing the operating modes and reference.
16-Bit and 14-Bit Part Selection
When the program first starts up, the user must select the
correct part installed on the EV kit (Figure 1). Once the
selection has been made, press the Enter button and the
main software window appears (Figure 2).
Operation
Within the Operation group box, the user can select
between No Operation, Write, and Power Down. Select
the Write radio button when writing to the DAC. Select
the Power Down radio button and the Power Down
Mode group box appears (Figure 3).
DAC Output
The user can enter or scroll to the desired code within
the DAC group box and press Enter. The DAC code and
output voltage appear at the bottom of the software’s
main window.
Figure 1. MAX5216 EV Kit Part Selection Window
Figure 2. MAX5216 EV Kit Software Main Window