MAX6964EVKIT Maxim Integrated, MAX6964EVKIT Datasheet - Page 5

• Manufacturer Part Number: MAX6964EVKIT
• Description: LED Lighting Development Tools Evaluation Kit for the MAX6964
• Manufacturer: Maxim Integrated
• Series: MAX6964r

Specifications of MAX6964EVKIT

• Product: Evaluation Kits

Note: Words in boldface are user-selectable features
in the MAX6964 EV kit software. A mouse or the
keyboard’s tab key is used to navigate various items
on the main window.
The MAX6964 EV kit software features window tabs to
select the Global and White LED Config/Status or
RGB LED Config/Status window. A few more available
software features can be evaluated by using the pull-
down menu. The software has a demo mode that is
available using the View | Demo Mode pulldown menu.
When in demo mode, all software communication to the
EV kit hardware is disabled and most of the software’s
GUI is functional. This feature enables a user to evaluate
the software without hardware connectivity.
The MAX6964 EV kit software configures the CMAXQUSB
interface board’s 2-wire communication speed to 400kHz
by default. The speed can be reduced to 100kHz, if
required, by selecting the pulldown menu’s View | 2-Wire
Speed | 100kHz selection. This configuration may be
required if slower 2-wire devices are connected to the
Figure 1. The MAX6964 Evaluation Kit Software Global and White LED Config/Status Main Window for Global Configuration, White
LED and Flash Controls, and Software Status
Detailed Software Description
MAX6964 Evaluation Kit/Evaluation System
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EV kit’s SCL and SDA pads.
The left bottom status bar of the main window provides
the CMAXQUSB interface board communication
status. The right bottom status bar provides the current
program status and 2-wire communication status
with respect to the MAX6964 IC.
Upon starting the program, the MAX6964 EV kit software
automatically detects the U1 serial address, configures
the MAX6964 IC, and starts up with the Global and
White LED Config/Status window selected (see Figure 1).
Use the Global Configuration/Status section’s check-
boxes to enable/disable various MAX6964 global
functions. The Master Intensity control track bar affects
all RGB LEDs or outputs simultaneously. Deselecting a
checkbox disables the respective function. Selecting
the Static Outputs checkbox sets the Master Intensity
control track bar to 0/15. Deselect the Static Outputs
checkbox to enable the track bar’s full range of 1/15
to 15/15.
Software Startup
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