Click here to ask about the production status of specific part numbers. Evaluates: MAX7044 MAX7044 Evaluation Kit General Description Features and Benefits The MAX7044 evaluation kit (EV kit) contains a single Evaluates the MAX7044 OOK/ASK Sub-1GHz MAX7044 crystal-referenced phase-locked-loop (PLL) ISM Band Transmitter VHF/UHF transmitter designed to transmit OOK/ASK data Single Input Voltage Supply from +2.1V to +3.6V in the 300MHz to 450MHz frequency range. Direct Interface with a MAX32630FTHR Arm The EV kit operates alone or in conjunction with an exter- Microcontroller (MCU) Board nal microcontroller (MCU) and graphical user interface Available PMOD Hardware Interface (GUI) software running on a computer. Windows 10-Compatible Software The EV kit is designed to facilitate the operation of the transmitter and provide tools for generating a data stream GUI Controls for MAX32630FTHR Board PMIC Operation from 2.1V to 3.3V with a simple, one-pin data interface to the MAX7044. This EV kit is preconfigured to operate at two frequencies Proven Two-Layer PCB Design (315MHz or 433MHz) based on the crystal selection and Fully Assembled and Tested the output network. The EV kit includes Windows 10-compatible software Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet. that provides a simple GUI that controls the on-board PMIC and can act as a data generator when the MAX32630FTHR applications platform is used. Figure 1. MAX7044 EV Kit Board Windows is a registered trademark and registered service mark of Microsoft Corporation. Arm and Cortex are registered trademarks of Arm Limited (or its subsidiaries) in the US and/or elsewhere. 19-3615 Rev 3 6/21MAX7044 Evaluation Kit Evaluates: MAX7044 additional software or drivers, it uses a simple USB Quick Start drive, drag-and-drop file interface. Required Equipment It is highly recommended that the target PC be connected Included in the MAX7044 EV Kit to a local area network and have access to the Internet, MAX7044 EV Kit Board this allows for automatic download and updates of some MAX32630FTHR Kit drivers. This process may take 15 minutes or more to - FTHR Board complete. - DAPLINK Board Installation Procedure - 2x Micro-B USB Cables The steps in this section are used when connecting the Windows PC* (Windows 7/Windows 10), with One to EV kit to a FTHR board and should only be needed once, Two USB 2.0 Ports Available when configuring the hardware and the PC for the first Power Supply Capable of 2.1V to 3.6V, 100mA time. If these steps have already been completed, see the FTHR Board Quick Start Procedure. Serial Data Source and a Simple Means of Connec- tion (DATA Test Point and Ground) Install the MAX7044 EV Kit GUI Software Basic Spectrum Analyzer Rohde & Schwarz ZVL3, This process should take less than 10 minutes after Tektronix RSA306, or Equivalent downloading the software package. See Appendix I for SMA/SMA Cable as Needed for Connection to the detailed information on this installation process. Spectrum Analyzer 1) Download the ISM Radios GUI software. Copy the Setup MAX7044 V1.0.0 EVKit SW.rar file to a Software and Drivers working folder on the target PC. The EV kit can be used in conjunction with the Arm 2) Double-click the ISMRadiosGUISetup.msi setup file Cortex -M4F microcontroller MAX32630FTHR application Platform, or FTHR board, to provide power and tools to and follow the Setup Wizard prompts. operate the device through a software application or GUI. a. Click Next in the ISM Radios GUI Setup Wizard For this option, additional equipment is required. window. When connected to the FTHR board, the EV kit uses the b. It is recommended to use the default Destination following drivers and software components. See Appendix Folder click Next to continue. I for additional information on this installation process. c. Install the software by clicking the Install button. MAX7044 Software Package d. Click Finish when the ISM Radios GUI Setup The software, firmware, and drivers are available Wizard installation process is complete. from the www.maximintegrated.com website. Log Update the MAX32630FTHR Board Driver on in to your My Maxim account on the website, search the Host PC for the MAX7044 IC or EV kit, click on the Design Resources tab, and click on the appropriate software No changes are needed for the FTHR board when first link. Finally, click the file link on the software landing receiving a MAX7044EVKITthe FTHR board has been page to download the MAX7044 EV kit package. preloaded with the required firmware. Updates to the driver on the host PC may be necessary depending on Mbed MAX32630FTHR and DAPLINK Interface the operating system and whether the PC has access to System the internet when first connecting to the FTHR board. See The DAPLINK system should not be required unless Appendix I for detailed information on how to update the a firmware update to the FTHR board has been FTHR board firmware and the driver for the FTHR board/ released. The FTHR board included in the EV kit will USB interface. be preprogrammed for interfacing the GUI to the radio. The firmware programming process does not require *Required for operation of the MAX7044 EV Kit with the GUI software Required when the FTHR board is not connected to the MAX7044 EV Kit Tektronix is a registered trademarks of Tektronix, Inc. Mbed is a trademark of Arm Limited (or its subsidiaries) in the US and/or elsewhere Maxim Integrated 2 www.maximintegrated.com