MAX186 Evaluation System/Evaluation Kit

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19-0141; Rev. 2; 6/08

General Description

The MAX186 evaluation system (EV system) consists of

a MAX186 evaluation kit (EV kit) connected to a Maxim

80C32 microcontroller (µC) module. The unit connects

to an IBM-compatible personal computer running soft-

ware provided with the MAX186 EV kit. Both boards

come fully assembled and tested.

Using the EV system, the MAX186 input multiplexer can

be software-configured in a variety of single-ended or dif-

ferential modes with unipolar or bipolar input ranges. The

-5V, selectable from the personal computer’s keyboard.

The EV system is also useful for evaluating the

MAX186’s shutdown feature. The MAX186 can be

operated in three states of readiness between conver-

sions. There are provisions for monitoring the supply

current in the different shutdown states, and for varying

the delay between conversions.

Order the EV system (MAX186EVSYS-DIP) for compre-

hensive evaluation of the MAX186 or MAX188 using a

personal computer. Order the EV kit (MAX186EVKIT-DIP)

if the 80C32 module (80C32MODULE-DIP) has already

been purchased with a previous Maxim EV system, or for

custom use in other µC-based systems. The MAX186 EV

kit can also perform limited evaluation on a stand-alone

basis (see the MAX186 EV Kit Quick Start section).

Features

♦ Includes EV Kit and 80C32 µC Module

♦ 12-Bit Resolution ADC

♦ Serial µC Interface

♦ Unipolar +4.096V or Bipolar -2.048V to +2.048V

Input Ranges

♦ Internal Reference Voltage

♦ Low Supply-Current Shutdown Mode

♦ Evaluates All Operating Modes

♦ Proven PCB Layout

♦ Prototyping Area Provided

♦ Digitizes 8 Analog Inputs

♦ Fully Assembled and Tested

Ordering Information

EV System

For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,

or visit Maxim's website at www.maxim-ic.com.

PART

MAX186EVSYS-DIP

MAX186EVKIT-DIP

80C32MODULE-DIP

TEMP RANGE

0°C to +70°C

0°C to +70°C

0°C to +70°C

BOARD TYPE

Through-Hole

Through-Hole

Through-Hole