MAX77960BEVKIT06# Analog Devices

Click here to ask about the production status of specific part numbers. Evaluates: MAX77960B/MAX77961B MAX77960B/MAX77961B Evaluation Kit General Description Features The MAX77960B/MAX77961B evaluation kit (EV kit) is a Evaluates the MAX77960B/MA X77961B USB Type-C fully assembled and tested surface-mount printed circuit Buck-Boost Chargers with Integrated FETs for 2S/3S board (PCB) that evaluates the MAX77960B/MAX77961B, Li-Ion Batteries 3A/6A USB Type-C buck-boost chargers. Demonstrates 3.5V to 25.4V Input Operating Range Demonstrates Charging Up to 3A (MAX77960B)/6A The MAX77960B/MAX77961B EV kit includes the IC 2 evaluation board with integrated I C communication inter- (MAX77961B) face and USB micro-B cable. Windows -based graphical Demonstrates USB-OTG Functionality user interface (GUI) software is available for use with Demonstrates JEITA Compliance with On-Board the EV kit and can be downloaded from Maxims website Dummy Thermistors at www.maximintegrated.com/products/MAX77960B Assembled and Tested (under the Design Resources tab) and www.maximin- 2 I C Serial Interface tegrated.com/products/MAX77961B (under the Design Resources tab). Windows 7 or newer is required to use Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet. with the EV kit GUI software. Figure 1. MAX77960B/MAX77961B EV Kit Photo USB Type-C is a registered trademark of USB Implementers Forum. Windows is a registered trademark and registered service mark of Microsoft Corporation. 319-100797 Rev 0 7/21Evaluates: MAX77960B/MAX77961B MAX77960B/MAX77961B Evaluation Kit Setup Overview MAX77960B/MAX77961B EV Kit Files A typical bench setup for the MAX77960B/MAX77961B FILE DESCRIPTION EV Kit is shown in Figure 2. Installs all EV kit MAX77960 MAX77961GUISetupX.X.X.exe Procedure files on PC The EV kit is fully assembled and tested. Follow the steps below to install the EV kit software, make required hard- MAX77960B/MAX77961B EV Kit ware connections, and start operation of the kit. The EV kit Component List software can be run without hardware attached. Note that after communication is established the IC must still be con- PART QTY DESCRIPTION figured correctly for desired operation mode. Make sure the MAX77960BEVKIT06 PC is connected to the internet throughout the process so MAX77960B/ MAX77961BEVKIT06 that the USB driver can be automatically installed. 1 MAX77961B evaluation MAX77960BEVKIT12 kit Note: Do not turn on the DC power supply until all con- MAX77961BEVKIT12 nections are made. USB high-speed A-to-B cable 1 USB Micro-B cable 1) Visit www.maximintegrated.com/products/MAX77960B or www.maximintegrated.com/products/MAX77961B Quick Start under the Design Resources tab to download the latest version of the MAX77960/MAX77961 EV kit GUI Required Equipment software. Save the software to a temporary folder and MAX77960B/MAX77961B EV kit unpack the zip file. Adjustable DC power supply 2) Install the EV kit software on your computer by run- Battery or simulated battery ning the MAX77960 MAX77961GUISetupX.X.X.exe 2- or 3-cell Li-ion protected battery program inside the temporary folder. The program Simulated battery or preloaded power supply files are copied, and icons are created in the Windows Oscilloscope Start menu. The software requires the .NET Frame- work 4.5 or later. If you are connected to the Internet, Two voltmeters Windows automatically updates the .NET framework Two ammeters as needed. Lab cables with appropriate current rating USB Micro-B cable PC with Windows 7 or newer operating system and USB port CHGINS BENCH VOLTMETER PGNDS 2S/3S LI-ION BATTP A MAX77960B/ BATTERY OR MAX77961B SIMULATED A DCIN EV KIT BATTN DC POWER BATTERY SUPPLY GND BATSP BENCH VOLTMETER BATSN MAXUSB PC (USB INTERFACE) Figure 2. EV Kit Simple Block Diagram Maxim Integrated 2 www.maximintegrated.com