General Description

The MAX6876 evaluation system (EV system) consists

of a MAX6876 evaluation kit (EV kit) and a Maxim

CMOD232 command module. The MAX6876 EEPROM-

programmable quad power-supply tracker/sequencer

circuit monitors four system voltages and ensures prop-

er power-up and power-down conditions for systems

requiring voltage tracking and/or sequencing.

The evaluation software (EV software) runs under

interface to exercise the features of the MAX6876.

Order the complete EV system (MAX6876EVCMOD2)

for a comprehensive evaluation of the MAX6876 using a

PC. Order just the EV kit (MAX6876EVKIT) if the com-

mand module has already been purchased with a pre-

vious Maxim EV system, or if the EV kit is desired for

custom development in conjunction with other micro-

controller-based systems.

This evaluation system data sheet assumes the reader

has a basic familiarity with the MAX6876 IC. Refer to

the MAX6876 IC data sheet for detailed specifications

and operating instructions.

MAX6876 Stand-Alone EV Kit

The MAX6876 EV kit provides a proven PC board layout

to facilitate evaluation of the MAX6876. It must be inter-

faced to appropriate serial communication signals for

proper operation. Connect power, ground return, and

SCL/SDA interface signals to the breakout header pins

(see Figure 3). The load-switching FETs can control up

to four supply rails. Refer to the MAX6876 IC data sheet

for serial-data timing and electrical requirements.

MAX6876 EV System

The MAX6876 EV system software runs under Windows

98/2000/XP on an IBM-compatible PC, interfacing to the

EV system through the computer’s serial communica-

tions port. See the Quick Start section for setup and

operating instructions.

Features

♦ Proven PC Board Layout

♦ Complete Evaluation System

♦ Convenient On-Board Test Points and

Connectors

♦ Fully Assembled and Tested

MAX6876 Evaluation Kit/Evaluation System

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19-3635; Rev 0; 9/05

MAX6876 EV Kit

Component List

MAX6876 EV System

Component List

For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at

1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.

Ordering Information

Note: The MAX6876 evaluation software is designed for use with

the complete EV system MAX6876EVCMOD2 (includes

CMOD232 module together with MAX6876EVKIT). If the

MAX6876 EV software will not be used, the MAX6876EVKIT

board can be purchased by itself without the CMOD232 module.

PART

TEMP RANGE

INTERFACE TYPE

MAX6876EVKIT

0°C to +70°C

User supplied

MAX6876EVCMOD2

0°C to +70°C

Windows software,

RS-232 port

DESIGNATIONQTY

DESCRIPTION

C1–C4

4

10µF ceramic capacitors

KEMET C0805C106K9PACTU

C5–C8

0

Not installed

Nichicon UUD1H221MNL1GS

C9–C12

0

Not installed

KEMET C0805C106K9PACTU

C13–C16

4

1µF ceramic capacitors

KEMET C0805C105K8RACTU

CR1–CR6

6

1206 surface-mount LEDs

Fairchild Semiconductor

QTLP650D4TR

J1–J9, J11,

J12

11

Banana plug receptacles

Keystone Electronics 6095

J10

1

20-pin right-angle header

Samtec SSW-110-02-S-D-RA

JMP1, JMP2,

JMP6

3

3-pin headers, 0.1in centers

Samtec TSW-103-07-F-S

JMP3, JMP4,

JMP5, JMP7

4

2-pin headers, 0.1in centers

Samtec TSW-102-07-F-S

Q1–Q4

4

20V logic-level n-channel MOSFETs

International Rectifier IRLR3714Z

PART

QTY

DESCRIPTION

MAX6876EVKIT

1

MAX6876 evaluation kit

CMOD232

1

Command module

MAX6876 EV Kit

Software

1

User-interface software

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