

The MAX9726 evaluation system (MAX9726EVCMAXQU) consists of the MAX9726 evaluation kit (EV kit) and the Maxim CMAXQUSB command module. Windows® 98/2000/XP-compatible software is also available for use with the MAX9726EVCMAXQU system and can be downloaded from Maxim's website (www.maximintegrated.com/evkitsoftware).
The MAX9726 evaluation kit is a fully assembled and tested PCB that evaluates the MAX9726 stereo DirectDrive® headphone amplifier. The MAX9726 consists of two Class AB amplifiers designed to operate from a 2.7V to 5.5VDC power supply and deliver 100mW into a 32Ω stereo headphone. The EV kit includes a 3.5mm stereo headphone jack and an I²C/SMBus-compatible interface that allows for software control of the BassMax (bass-boost), shutdown, and output volume setting features.
The Maxim CMAXQUSB command module provides the I²C/SMBus interface and is connected to the computer through the universal serial bus (USB) port. The MAX9726 EV kit software provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for exercising the MAX9726 features.
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