19-2358; Rev 1; 3/02
MAX555 Evaluation Kit
General Description
The MAX555 evaluation kit (EV kit) demonstrates the
operation of the MAX555 12-bit, 300MHz DAC with
ECL-compatible data and clock inputs. By supplying
power, digital bit inputs, and a differential clock, the kit
allows for quick evaluation of the MAX555鈥檚 AC perfor-
mance. The EV kit includes a MAX555.
o
Fast and Easy Performance Testing
o
Optimized PC Board Layout
o
SMA Connectors for All Digital Input and Output
Voltages
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Includes 50鈩?Termination Resistors
o
On-Board Voltage Reference and V
TT
Generators
Features
Evaluates: MAX555
Ordering Information
PART
MAX555EVKIT
TEMP RANGE
0掳 to +70掳C
IC PACKAGE
64 TQFP-EP*
*EP
= Exposed pad.
Component List
DESIGNATION
C1鈥揅4, C7鈥?0,
C14鈥揅18,
C25, C26, C28
C19, C20
C21
C22
C23, C24
J1鈥揓16
R1鈥揜13, R20, R21
R14
R16
R17
R18
R19
U1
U2
U3
U4
QTY
18
DESCRIPTION
0.1碌F ceramic capacitors
10碌F tantalum capacitors,
surface-mount
22碌F tantalum capacitor,
surface-mount
47碌F tantalum capacitor,
surface-mount
0.1碌F ceramic capacitors
SMA connectors
51鈩? 5% resistors
121鈩? 1% resistor
82.5鈩? 1% resistor
182鈩? 1% resistor
68.1鈩? 1% resistor
100鈩?trim pot
MAX555CCB
LM337T
MX580KH
MAX410CPA
Quick Start
1) Connect the power supply to the MAX555 EV kit.
The power-supply input pads are located along the
top edge of the board. The board requires a power
supply that provides +5V and -5.2V with a common
ground.
2) Connect 50鈩?cables to the VOUT and
VOUT
out-
puts with proper terminations.
3) Connect a word generator to the data inputs
(D0鈥揇11) and the clock inputs. All of these inputs
are 100k ECL compatible.
4) Turn on the power-supply and signal sources.
5) Observe the output waveforms on VOUT and
VOUT.
2
1
1
2
16
15
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at
1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim鈥檚 website at www.maxim-ic.com.