Datasheet
Evaluates: MAX5258/MAX5259
MAX5258 Evaluation Kit
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Quick Start
Required Equipment
Before beginning, the following equipment is needed:
• MAX5258 EV kit (USB cable included)
• A user-supplied Windows 2000/XP- or Windows
Vista-compatible PC with a spare USB port
• Two digital voltmeters (DVMs)
• USB powered. Use optional external power supply
for enhanced performance.
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 under-
lined refers to items from the Windows operating system.
Procedure
The MAX5258 EV kit is fully assembled and tested.
Follow the steps below to verify board operation:
1) Visit www.maxim-ic.com/evkitsoftware to down-
load the latest version of the EV kit software,
5258Rxx.ZIP. Save the EV kit software to a tempo-
rary folder and uncompress the ZIP file.
2) Install the EV kit software on your computer by run-
ning the INSTALL.EXE program inside the tempo-
rary folder. The program files are copied and icons
are created in the Windows Start | Programs menu.
3) Verify that all jumpers (JU1–JU7) are in their default
positions, as shown in Table 1.
4) Connect the USB cable from the PC to the EV kit
board. A New Hardware Found window pops up
when installing the USB driver for the first time. If
you do not see a window that is similar to the one
described above after 30 seconds, remove the USB
cable from the board and reconnect it.
Administrator privileges are required to install the
USB device driver on Windows.
5) Follow the directions of the Add New Hardware
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\MAX5258 (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
installation. Refer to the USB_Driver_Help.PDF doc-
ument included with the software for additional
information.
Component List (continued)
DESIGNATION QTY DESCRIPTION
U4 1 UART-to-USB converter (32 TQFP)
U5 1
3.3V regulator (5 SC70)
Maxim MAX8511EXK33+T
(Top Mark: AEI)
U6 1
2.5V regulator (5 SC70)
Maxim MAX8511EXK25+T
(Top Mark: ADV)
U7 1
+4.096V voltage reference (8 SO)
Maxim MAX6126AASA41+
U8, U9, U10 3
Dual 1.8V to 5V level translators
(8 SSOP)
(Top Mark: CT2_)
Y1 1
16MHz crystal (HCM49)
Hong Kong X’tals
SSM1600000E18FAF
Y2 1
6MHz crystal (HCM49)
Hong Kong X’tals
SSL6000000E18FAF
— 7 Shunts
— 1 USB high-speed A-to-B cable, 6ft
— 1 PCB: MAX5258 Evaluation Kit+
Component Suppliers
SUPPLIER PHONE WEBSITE
Hong Kong
X’tals Ltd.
852-35112388 www.hongkongcrystal.com
TDK Corp. 847-803-6100 www.component.tdk.com
MAX5258 EV Kit Files
FILE DESCRIPTION
INSTALL.EXE
Installs the EV kit files on your
computer
MAX5258.EXE Application program
FTD2XX.INF USB device driver file
UNINST.INI Uninstalls the EV kit software
USB_Driver_Help.PDF USB driver installation help file
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EP = Exposed pad.
Note: Indicate that you are using the MAX5258 or MAX5259
when contacting these component suppliers.