Maxim Integrated MAX6876 Power-Supply Tracker/Sequencer - Manual (Page 2)

Figure 1. A diagram of the MAX6876's basic connections.
To create a basic design with the MAX6876, use the following steps:
1. Download and install the MAX6876 Evaluation Kit software .
2. Connect a CMOD232 board (included in the Evaluation Kit) to the host computer using an RS232 cable
(not a "null modem" type cable). Note that the MAX6876 Evaluation Kit software does not yet support the
newer CMAXQUSB interface board.
3. Connect the CMOD232 board to either the MAX6876 Evaluation Kit or the application circuit board. The
pinout of the CMOD232 connector P3 is as follows:
Figure 2. The pinout of the CMOD232 connector P3.
4. To connect to the CMOD232 and the MAX6876, launch the Evaluation Kit software, select System-
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