Click here for production status of specific part numbers. MAX14912 Peripheral Module Evaluates: MAX14912 General Description Features The MAX14912 peripheral module (MAX14912PMB) Easy Evaluation of the MAX14912 provides the hardware to evaluate the MAX14912 octal High speed Push-Pull Digital Output digital output driver. Refer to the MAX14912 IC data sheet High Side Switch option featuring Safe- for detailed information regarding operation of the IC. Demagnetization for Safe Turn Off of Unlimited The module can be used in various ways Maxim sells Inductance a low-cost USB2PMB1 , USB2PMB2 , or USB2GPIO Works with USB2PMB2 or USB2GPIO Adapter adapter board that uses the Munich GUI software for and Munich GUI Software communication through a USB cable. This is not included with this board. Alternatively, any microcontroller or FPGA with a 12-pin Pmod-compatible connector can be used. Another option for the user is to wire-wrap a temporary connection from their system to the pins on connector X1. The Pmod PCB dimension is just 50mm long x 20mm Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet. wide, with the width determined by the size of the X3 connector. Contents MAX14912PMB with the MAX14912 MAX14912PMB Pmod is a trademark of Digilent Inc. 319-100203 Rev 0 5/18MAX14912 Peripheral Module Evaluates: MAX14912 System Diagram +24V X2 POWER CONNECTOR VL MAX14912 CONFIGURABLE 4 SPI X1 OCTAL DIGITAL X3 OUTPUT DRIVER GND Pmod CONNECTOR OUTPUT 4 4 CONNECTOR LED FAULTx LED STATUSx 4x4 LED MATRIX CH1 8 STS CH1 8 FLT Figure 1. MAX14912PMB Block Diagram 3) The installer includes the drivers for the hardware and Quick Start Guide software. Follow the instructions on the installer and Required Equipment once complete, click Finish. The default location of the MAX14912PMB software is in the program files directory. 24V DC supply (>3A recommended) - not supplied 4) Connect the MAX14912PMB Pmod connector X1 to the connector on USB2PMB2 . USB2PMB2 (or USB2GPIO ) adapter with Munich GUI and micro-USB Cable - not supplied 5) Connect a 24V DC supply to MAX14912PMB using barrel connector X2. Windows 7, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 PC with a spare USB port 6) Connect the USB2PMB2 to the PC with the micro- Note: In the following sections, software-related items are USB cable. Windows should automatically recognize identified by bolding. Text in bold refers to items directly from the device and display a message near the System the EV system software. Text in bold and underline refers to Icon menu indicating that the hardware is ready to use. items from the Windows operating system. 7) Once the hardware is ready to use, launch the Procedure software. The status bar in the GUI should display If the USB2PMB1 or USB2PMB2 or USB2GPIO adapter Disconnected in the bottom right-hand corner. Go to the Device tab to select the MAX14912PMB . is used, the user can download software by following the steps below to get started. In this description the 8) Click the button for each switch to set the corresponding USB2PMB2 adapter is used: output on (pin in high) or off (pin in Low) to set the MAX14912 outputs. Note that this board configures 1) Visit www.maximintegrated.com/evkitsoftware to download the latest version of the Munich GUI soft- MAX14912 to be in Push-Pull mode. MAX14912 can be programmed, such that each individual output can ware, version 2.19 or later, Munich GUISetupV2.19.ZIP. be either Push-Pull or High-Side mode. In High-Side 2) Save the software to a temporary folder. Unzip the mode, the MAX14912 features fast and safe demagZIP file and double-click the .EXE file to run the installer. A message box asking Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer might appear. If so, click Yes. Windows is a registered trademark and registered service mark of Microsoft Corporation. Maxim Integrated 2 www.maximintegrated.com