1) Ensure that the jumpers are in their default posi-
tions. See Table 2 for shunt positions.
2) Connect the DC power supply to the user pads
marked VSUP and GND.
3) Connect a scope probe to the D+S and the D-S
scope jacks.
4) Set the DC power supply to +6V.
5) Turn on the DC power supply.
6) Plug the USB cable into the USB A socket.
7) Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB
B socket.
8) The green LED turns on, confirming that a connec-
tion between the master and slave has been made.
9) Verify with the oscilloscope that a +3.3V differential
signal is being received on the D+S and D-S lines.
Detailed Description
The MAX3345E EV kit provides a proven PC board lay-
out to evaluate the MAX3345E. When connecting the
MAX3345E EV kit to an ASIC or µC, it must be interfaced
to appropriate timing signals for proper operation.
Connect the DC power supply to the VSUP pad, and
connect the ground return to the GND pad. See the
MAX3344E/MAX3345E EV kit schematic (Figure 1). Refer
to the MAX3344E/MAX3345E data sheet for timing
requirements.
On-Board Single-Ended/Differential Driver
The MAX3345E EV kit is shipped with an on-board
(master driving slave) single-ended/differential driver.
This driver is used to evaluate the MAX3345E’s switch-
ing characteristics without the user providing their own
µC or ASIC. The signal is provided by a crystal oscilla-
tor (Y1), which is fed into an inverter (U5) and a buffer
(U6) with Schmitt trigger inputs. The buffer has been
added to equalize the propagation delays from the
crystal oscillator to the differential inputs VPO and
VMO. Jumpers JU3 and JU4 control the operation of
the on-board driver. See Table 3 for shunt positions.
Note: When operated in differential mode, the on-board
differential driver may generate a small skew between
the D+/D- lines. For improved performance, drive the
VPO and VMO pins of the MAX3345E with a precision
differential data source at pins J1–8 (VPO) and J1–9
(VMO).
On-Board Power Supplies
The MAX3345E EV kit contains two on-board power
supplies, that take an unregulated voltage of +6V to +9V
DC and produce a regulated +5V (500mA max) and a
jumper-selectable regulated +1.8V/+3.3V (500mA max).
The +5V supply powers the USB bus, while the +1.8V/
+3.3V supply is an alternative to a user-supplied
µC/ASIC logic power supply. Jumpers JU5 and JU6
control the +1.8V/+3.3V power supply. See Table 4 for
shunt positions.
Evaluates: MAX3344E/MAX3345E
MAX3345E Evaluation Kit
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