Key facts
- Brand
- Maxim
- Model
- MAX100
- Industry
- Industrial
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2012-07-10
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Maxim MAX100EVKIT Evaluation Kit User Guide
The document provides a general description of the MAX100EVKIT evaluation kit, which supports the MAX100 8-bit flash ADC. It details the board components, including the main board with the ADC and a termination board for ECL data output.
The guide includes quick start instructions for connecting power supplies (+5V and -5.2V), clock sources, and analog inputs. It also explains detailed operational modes controlled by DIP switches, signal phasing, reference voltage adjustments, and specific requirements for PCB layout to ensure proper high-speed performance.
Maxim MAX100 specifications
| Effective Bits | 6.8 at 125MHz |
|---|---|
| Sample Rate | 250Msps |
| Resolution | 8-bit flash ADC |
| Input Signal Range | +/-270mV |
| Output Type | 100k ECL Outputs |
| Power Dissipation | 12W |
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Ratings, dimensions and ordering codes, for selection and design work.
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
What are the required power supplies?
The kit requires +5V and -5.2V power supplies with a common ground.
How should the termination board be connected?
Plug the termination board into the 96-pin connector of the MAX100 EV kit board.
What is the maximum conversion rate of the MAX100?
The maximum conversion rate is 250Msps.
Does the MAX100 support differential or single-ended inputs?
Yes, the analog input is designed for either differential or single-ended use.