
Evaluate: MAX9276A/MAX9280A
MAX9276A/MAX9280A
Evaluation Kits
General Description
The MAX9276A/MAX9280A coax evaluation kits (EV
kit) provide a proven design to evaluate the MAX9276A/
MAX9280A high-bandwidth gigabit multimedia serial link
(GMSL) deserializers with spread spectrum and full-
duplex control channel with the use of a standard FAKRA
coaxial cable. The EV kit also includes Windows XP
®
-,
Windows Vista
®
-, and Windows 7-compatible software
that provides a simple graphical-user interface (GUI) for
exercising the features of the device. The EV kit comes
with a MAX9276A or MAX9280A installed.
For complete GMSL evaluation, using a standard FAKRA
coaxial cable, order the MAX9276A/MAX9280A coax EV
kit and a companion serializer board (MAX9275/MAX9279
coax EV kit referenced in this document). For evaluating
with STP cable, also order the MAXCOAX2STP-HSD
adapter kit and refer to its data sheet. Only one adapter kit
is required per link, connecting the serializer and deserial-
izer (SerDes) boards.
Features
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Accepts 24-Bit or 32-Bit Parallel Video
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Windows XP-, Windows Vista-, and Windows
7-Compatible Software
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USB-PC Connection (Cable Included)
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USB Powered
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Proven PCB Layout
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Fully Assembled and Tested
Note:
In the following sections, MAX9276A/80A and the
term “deserializer” refer to the MAX9276A and MAX9280A
ICs and MAX9275/79 and the term “serializer” refer to the
MAX9275 and MAX9279 ICs. The term SerDes refers to
serializer/deserializer.
Note:
This document applies to both coax and STP EV
kits. This document covers coax cables, but the informa-
tion provided applies equally to STP cables.
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Items Included in the EV Kit Package
MAX9276A/MAX9280A EV Kit Files
DESCRIPTION
QTY
MAX9276A coax EV kit or MAX9280A coax EV kit board
1
USB cable
1
FILE
DESCRIPTION
MAXSerDesEV-D_Vxxxx_Install.EXE
Installs the EV kit files in your computer
MAXSerDesEV-D.EXE
Graphical user interface (GUI) application
CDM20600.EXE
Installs the USB device driver
USB_Driver_Help_200.PDF
USB driver installation help file