Datasheet

FILES DESCRIPTION
INSTALL.EXE
Installs the EV kit files on your
computer
MAX5725A.EXE Application program
CDM20600.EXE Installs the USB device driver
UNINSTALL.EXE Uninstalls the EV kit software
USB_Driver_Help_200.PDF USB driver installation help file
SUPPLIER PHONE WEBSITE
Hong Kong X’tals Ltd. 852-35112388 www.hongkongcrystal.com
Murata Electronics North America, Inc. 770-436-1300 www.murata-northamerica.com
_________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products 3
Evaluates: MAX5723/MAX5724/
MAX5725A/MAX5725B
MAX5725A Evaluation Kit
Quick Start
Required Equipment
• MAX5725AEVkit(USBcableincluded)
• WindowsXP,WindowsVista,orWindows7PCwitha
spare USB port
• Digitalvoltmeter(DVM)
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 EV kit is fully assembled and tested. Follow the steps
below to verify board operation:
1) Verify that jumpers JU1–JU14 are in their default posi-
tions, as shown in Table 1.
2) Visit www.maxim-ic.com/evkitsoftware to download
the latest version of the EV kit software, 5725ARxx.
ZIP. Save the EV kit software to a temporary folder and
uncompress the ZIP file.
3) Install the EV kit software on your computer by run-
ning the INSTALL.EXE program inside the temporary
folder. The program files are copied to your PC and
icons are created in the Windows Start | Programs
menu. During software installation, some versions of
Windows may show a warning message indicating
that this software is from an unknown publisher. This
is not an error condition and it is safe to proceed with
installation. Administrator privileges are required to
install the USB device driver on Windows.
4) Connect the USB cable from the PC to the EV kit
board. A Windows message appears when connect-
ing the EV kit board to the PC for the first time. Each
version of Windows has a slightly different message.
If you see a Windows message stating ready to use,
then proceed to the next step. Otherwise, open the
USB_Driver_Help_200.PDF document in the Windows
Start | Programs menu to verify that the USB driver
was installed successfully.
5) Start the EV kit software by opening its icon in the
Start | Programs menu. The EV kit software main
window appears, as shown in Figure 2.
6) Within the DACs tab sheet, press the EXECUTE but-
ton with the Quick DAC Output Voltage group box.
7) Use the GNDS pad for the negative terminal of the
DVM and use the positive terminal to measure the
voltage at the DAC_ test points. Verify that the volt-
ages measured are 1.25V.
Note: Indicate that you are using the MAX5725A when contacting these component suppliers.
Component Suppliers
MAX5725A EV Kit Files