MAX17841B Evaluation Kit Evaluates: MAX17841B General Description Quick Start The MAX17841B evaluation kit (EV kit) demonstrates the The following procedure describes the setup and testing capabilities of the MAX17841B automotive SPI commu- of a two-module-distributed daisy-chained system using nication interface (ASCI) IC, in conjunction with a Maxim any of the Maxim high-voltage data-acquisition system high-voltage data-acquisition system (MHVDAS). The (MHVDAS). The user can choose to configure as many MAX17841B allows the connection of multiple high-voltage EV kit modules as needed, based on their system and data-acquisition IC EV kits, supporting up to a 32-device testing requirements. (max) daisy-chain configuration. Required Equipment MAX17841B EV kit (includes the MINIQUSB) Benefits and Features Supports Maxims Battery-Management UART MHVDAS EV kit (two (min)) Protocol Maxim command module (MINIQUSB) SPI Interface Up to 4MHz MINIQUSB board MINIQUSB-XHV board (do not use this board) Supports ASIL Requirements DC power supplies (refer to the respective MHVDAS Windows XP -, Windows Vista -, Windows 7-, and IC data sheet for recommended operating ranges) Windows 10-Compatible Software User-supplied Windows XP-, Windows Vista-, Proven PCB Layout Windows 10-, or Windows 7-compatible PC with a Fully Assembled and Tested spare USB port Note: In the following sections, software-related items are identified by bolding. Text in bold refers to items directly from the EV kit software. Text in bold and underlined Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet. refers to items from the Windows operating system. Windows, Windows Vista, and Windows XP are registered trademarks and registered service marks of Microsoft Corporation. 319-100120 Rev 0 1/18MAX17841B Evaluation Kit Evaluates: MAX17841B 11) Enable the DC power supply. Procedure The MAX17841B EV kit is fully assembled and tested. 12) Start the appropriate MHVDAS EV kit software. The Follow the steps below to verify board operation. Caution: MHVDAS EV kit software automatically establishes Do not enable the power supplies until all connections a connection with the MAX17841B EV kit. Typically, are completed. a status bar at the bottom of the GUI will display MAX17841 Detected, so proceed to the next step. 1) Install the EV kit software on your PC by running the installer package of the MHVDAS. 13) The EV kit is now ready for further evaluation. Refer to the respective MHVDAS EV kit data sheet and GUI 2) Connect the MINIQUSB module to the J3 and J4 for details on how to proceed with evaluation. headers on the MAX17841B EV kit. 3) Connect the USB cable from the PC to the MINIQUSB Description of Software board. A Building Driver Database window pops up in The MAX17841B EV kit is evaluated in conjunction with addition to a New Hardware Found message if this is the MHVDAS graphical user interface (GUI) evaluation the first time the EV kit board is connected to the PC. If software. The GUI provides a friendly environment for a window is not seen like the one described above after reading and writing to all device registers, as well as 30s, remove the USB cable from the MINIQUSB and executing several device commands and evaluating the reconnect it. Administrator privileges are required to functionality of the IC. install the USB device driver on Windows XP, Windows The GUI provides shutdown/enabling of the MAX17841B Vista, Windows 10, and Windows 7. device, waking up the device, as well as the communica- 4) Appropriate FTDI drivers may need to be down- tion with the MHVDAS IC. loaded and installed from the website at