MAX77961EVKIT-06# Analog Devices

Click here to ask about the production status of specific part numbers. Evaluates: MAX77960/MAX77961 MAX77960/MAX77961 Evaluation Kit General Description Features The MAX77960/MAX77961 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a Evaluates the MAX77960/MAX77961 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 MAX77960/MAX77961, 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 (MAX77960)/6A The MAX77960/MAX77961 EV kit includes the IC evalu- 2 ation board with integrated I C communication interface (MAX77961) and USB micro-B cable. Windows -based graphical user Demonstrates USB-OTG Functionality interface (GUI) software is available for use with the EV Demonstrates JEITA Compliance with On-Board kit and can be downloaded from Maxims website at www. Dummy Thermistors maximintegrated.com/products/MAX77960 (under the Assembled and Tested Design Resources tab) and www.maximintegrated. 2 I C Serial Interface com/products/MAX77961 (under the Design Resources tab). Windows 7 or newer is required to use with the EV Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet. kit GUI software. Figure 1. MAX77960/MAX77961 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. 319-100599 Rev 0 9/20Evaluates: MAX77960/MAX77961 MAX77960/MAX77961 Evaluation Kit Setup Overview MAX77960/MAX77961 EV Kit Files A typical bench setup for the MAX77960/MAX77961 EV FILE DESCRIPTION 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- MAX77960/MAX77961 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 MAX77960/MAX77961 PC is connected to the internet throughout the process so MAX77960/MAX77961EVKIT 1 evaluation kit that the USB driver can be automatically installed. USB high-speed A-to-B cable 1 USB Micro-B cable Note: Do not turn on the DC power supply until all con- nections are made. Quick Start 1) Visit www.maximintegrated.com/products/MAX77960 or www.maximintegrated.com/products/MAX77961 Required Equipment under the Design Resources tab to download the MAX77960/MAX77961 EV kit latest version of the MAX77960/MAX77961 EV kit Adjustable DC power supply GUI software. Save the software to a temporary folder Battery or simulated battery and unpack the zip file. 2- or 3-cell Li-ion protected battery 2) Install the EV kit software on your computer by run- Simulated battery or preloaded power supply ning the MAX77960 MAX77961GUISetupX.X.X.exe Oscilloscope program inside the temporary folder. The program files are copied, and icons are created in the Windows Two voltmeters Start menu. The software requires the .NET Frame- Two ammeters work 4.5 or later. If you are connected to the Internet, Lab cables with appropriate current rating Windows automatically updates the .NET framework USB Micro-B cable as needed. PC with Windows 7 or newer operating system and USB port CHGINS BENCH VOLTMETER PGNDS 2S/3S LI-ION BATTP A MAX77960/MAX77961 BATTERY OR EV KIT SIMULATED A DCIN 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