Datasheet
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MAX9867 Evaluation Kit
Evaluates: MAX9867
19-5085; Rev 0; 12/09
General Description
The MAX9867 evaluation kit (EV kit) consists of a
MAX9867 evaluation board and software. The EV kit is a
fully assembled and tested circuit board that evaluates
the MAX9867 low-power, stereo audio codec. The EV
kit is designed to send and receive digital audio data in
the Sony/Philips digital interface (S/PDIF) format and can
be optionally configured to communicate using generic
digital audio or I
2
S-compatible signals.
The EV kit provides two RCA jacks for analog audio input
signals and two 3.5mm headphone jacks for analog
audio output signals. The EV kit also provides fiber optic
receiving and transmitting modules for digital audio input
and output.
The EV kit includes Windows
M
2000-, Windows XP
M
-,
and Windows Vista
M
-compatible software that provides a
graphical user interface (GUI) for exercising the features
of the MAX9867. The EV kit is connected to a PC through
a USB A-to-mini-B cable.
Features
S USB-PC Connection (Cable Included)
S USB Powered (External Power Supply Not
Required)
S On-Board 12.288MHz and 13MHz Clock Oscillators
S On-Board Digital Audio Interface Transceiver
S On-Board Fiber Optic Transmitter and Receiver
Modules
S Isolation Header for Direct Communication with
the MAX9867 I
2
C and Digital Audio Interfaces
S Proven PCB Layout
S Windows 2000-, Windows XP-, and Windows Vista
(32-Bit)-Compatible Software
Ordering Information
+Denotes lead(Pb)-free and RoHS compliant.
Windows, Windows XP, and Windows Vista are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
System Diagram
EV KIT
S/PDIF DIGITAL
INPUTS AND OUTPUTS
ANALOG INPUTS
WINDOWS PC
USB CABLE
SOFTWARE
REQUIRED
PART TYPE
MAX9867EVKIT+ EV Kit