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MAX54X Evaluation Kit

Evaluates: MAX541/MAX542

The EV kit comes with the MAX541AESA+ and

MAX542AESD+ installed; however, it can also be used

to evaluate other parts in the same family. Contact the

factory for free samples of the pin-compatible devices

shown Table 1.

Caution: Refer to the MAX44251/MAX44252 and the

MAX9632 IC data sheets for detailed specifications.

Pay special attention when using the USB power supply

to power the devices. When the DAC output is beyond

the op amp’s guaranteed input common-mode voltage

range, use external power supplies instead. For better

performance, use the ±15V power supply to power the

MAX9632 op amp.

Bipolar Output Mode (MAX542 Only)

To allow the MAX542 to operate in bipolar mode, connect

a +5V supply to the OP2+ connector, connect a -5V sup-

ply to the OP2- connector, install a shunt across pins 1-2

on jumper JU14, and across pins 2-3 on jumpers JU11,

JU12, and JU13.

Figure 1. MAX54X Evaluation Kit Software (Main Window)