Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated MAX11195EVKIT#

Overview

MAX11195EVKIT# from Maxim Integrated is a fully assembled and tested evaluation kit designed to characterize the MAX11195 - a 14-bit, dual-channel, 2Msps simultaneously sampling SAR ADC with internal reference and fully differential inputs. It integrates on-board input buffers (MAX44242/MAX44205), ±6.5V DC-DC converters (MAX17552), 5V LDO (MAX15006B), and external voltage reference (MAX6126A41+), enabling high-fidelity resolver/encoder position feedback evaluation in motor control systems.

For engineers reviewing the MAX11195EVKIT# datasheet, MAX11195EVKIT# pinout, MAX11195EVKIT# application, or MAX11195EVKIT# equivalent, this kit provides verified hardware-software co-design for coherent sampling, FFT/histogram analysis, and simultaneous dual-channel acquisition - critical for precision angular measurement in industrial servo drives and aerospace actuation systems.

Technical Context

The MAX11195EVKIT# interfaces exclusively via low-pin-count FMC connector to Xilinx Zynq-7000 SoC-based ZedBoard, using Ethernet for host PC communication. It supports user-supplied SPI signals (SCLK, CNVST, DOUT1/DOUT2) through J17 header and includes Sync In/Sync Out SMA connectors for coherent sampling timing alignment with external function generators.

Power delivery is configurable: +12V from ZedBoard (J23) or external supply (J20/J21); onboard MAX17552 converters generate ±6.5V for analog front-end, while MAX15006B regulates +5V for digital logic. Reference options include internal 2.5V or external 2.5–4.75V via jumper-selectable REFIN/2 path.

Key Specifications

Availability

MAX11195EVKIT# is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial motor control, aerospace actuator testing, resolver interface validation, and high-precision position feedback system development requiring stable component supply and proven reference design support.

Supply support for MAX11195EVKIT# includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Maxim Integrated (now part of Analog Devices) is a semiconductor company specializing in high-performance analog, mixed-signal, and power management solutions for industrial, automotive, and communications applications.

The MAX11195EVKIT# belongs to Maxim's precision data acquisition evaluation platform family, engineered specifically to accelerate validation of high-speed, high-resolution ADCs in demanding motion control and position sensing applications.

FAQ

What is the primary function of the MAX11195EVKIT#?

The MAX11195EVKIT# is a complete evaluation platform for the MAX11195 ADC, providing hardware, firmware, and GUI software to validate simultaneous dual-channel 14-bit sampling up to 2Msps. It includes signal conditioning, power regulation, and coherent timing features essential for resolver/encoder interface testing - all pre-assembled and factory-tested to eliminate prototyping risk for the MAX11195EVKIT#.

Does the MAX11195EVKIT# require a ZedBoard to operate?

Yes - the MAX11195EVKIT# is designed exclusively for use with the Avnet ZedBoard FPGA platform. It connects via LPC FMC and relies on ZedBoard's Zynq-7000 SoC for SPI interface, clock generation, and Ethernet communication. No standalone operation mode exists; the MAX11195EVKIT# does not include an onboard microcontroller or USB interface independent of ZedBoard.

Can the MAX11195EVKIT# be powered by an external supply instead of the ZedBoard?

Yes - the MAX11195EVKIT# accepts +12V DC via terminal block J20 or barrel jack J21. When using external power, jumpers J23 (power source), J24 (+6.5V source), and J25 (−6.5V source) must be reconfigured per the user guide. This bypasses ZedBoard power delivery and allows isolation of analog supply noise - a key configuration for evaluating MAX11195EVKIT# performance under controlled conditions.

What software tools are included with the MAX11195EVKIT#?

The MAX11195EVKIT# includes Windows-compatible GUI software (MAX11195EVKitSetupV1.0.exe) with five functional tabs: System (ADC configuration/calibration), Scope (time-domain capture), DMM (real-time voltage/current readout), Histogram (noise distribution analysis), and FFT (spectral performance metrics including SNR, SINAD, THD, SFDR). All data can be exported to CSV files directly from the MAX11195EVKIT# GUI.

How does the MAX11195EVKIT# support coherent sampling?

The MAX11195EVKIT# supports coherent sampling via dedicated SYNC_IN and SYNC_OUT SMA connectors synchronized to the ZedBoard's 100MHz clock domain. The GUI calculates required master clock frequencies based on input signal frequency and sample count to ensure integer-cycle capture - critical for minimizing spectral leakage in FFT analysis of resolver outputs when using the MAX11195EVKIT#.