Click here to ask an associate for production status of specific part numbers. Evaluates: MAX17263 MAX17263G Evaluation Kit General Description Quick Start The MAX17263G evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assem- Required Equipment bled and tested surface-mount PCB that evaluates the MAX17263G EV kit stand-alone ModelGauge m5 host-side fuel-gauge ICs Lithium battery pack of desired configuration for lithium-ion (Li+) batteries in handheld and portable equipment. Battery charger or power supply The MAX17263G EV kit includes the Maxim DS91230+ Load circuit USB interface, IC evaluation board, and RJ-11 con- DS91230+ USB adapter nection cable. Windows -based graphical user inter- RJ-11 6pos reverse modular cord face (GUI) software is available for use with the EV kit and can be downloaded from Maxims website at PC with Windows 7 or newer Windows operating www.maximintegrated.com/products/MAX17263 system and USB port (under the Design Resources tab). Windows 7 or newer Note: In the following sections, software-related items are Windows operating system is required to use with the EV identified by bolding. Text in bold refers to items directly kit GUI software. from the EV kit software. Text in bold and underlined refers to items from the Windows operating system. Features and Benefits Procedure ModelGauge m5 Algorithm The EV kit are fully assembled and tested. Follow the Monitors Single-Cell or Multi-Cell Packs steps below to install the EV kit software, make required On-Board LED Array hardware connections, and start operation of the kit. The Thermistor Measurement Network EV kit software can be run without hardware attached. It automatically locates the hardware when connections are Optional On-Board PCB Trace Sense Resistor made. Note that after communication is established, the Windows 7 or Newer Compatible Software IC must still be configured correctly for the fuel gauge to Proven PCB Layout be accurate. Fully Assembled and Tested 1) Visit www.maximintegrated.com/products/MAX17263 under the Design Resources tab to download the latest version of the EV kit software. Save the EV kit software to a temporary folder and unpack the ZIP file. MAX17263 EV Kit Files 2) Install the EV kit software on your computer by run- FILE DECRIPTION ning the MAX17263 Vx x x Install.exe program Installs all EV kit files on MAX17263 Vx x x Install.exe inside the temporary folder. The program files are your computer. copied, and icons are created in the Windows Start menu. The software requires the .NET Framework 4.5 or later. If you are connected to the Internet, Windows Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet. automatically updates .NET framework as needed. Windows is a registered trademark and registered service mark of Microsoft Corporation. 319-100218 Rev 1 11/21 2021 Analog Devices, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. One Analog Way, Wilmington, MA 01887 U.S.A. Tel: 781.329.4700 2021 Analog Devices, Inc. All rights reserved.MAX17263G Evaluation Kit Evaluates: MAX17263 3) The EV kit software launches automatically after in- The cell connects between the PACK- and PACK+ stall or alternatively it can be launched by clicking on pads and the charger/load connects between the its icon in the Windows Start menu. SYSGND and SYSPWR pads. See Table 1 for jumper settings for different application scenarios. 4) Connect the DS91230+ adaptor to a USB port on the PC. The DS91230+ is a HID device and is located 6) Connect the RJ-11 cable between the USB adapter automatically by Windows without the need to install and the EV kit board. The GUI software establishes additional drivers. communication automatically. 5) Make connections to the EV kit board based on cell 7) At power-up, the IC defaults to EZ Configuration. If pack configuration as shown in Figure 1. The load or you have a custom .INI file for your application, it can charger circuit can be connected at this time as well. be loaded at this time. Table 1. Jumper Settings for Different Applications APPLICATION P1 JU1 J2 J3 J4 Single-cell, low-side Connect Pin 2, Connect Pin 1, No connect No connect No connect sensing Pin 3 Pin 2 Single-cell, high-side Connect Pin 2, Connect Pin 2, No connect No connect No connect sensing Pin 3 Pin 3 Multi-cell, low-side Select from 2S, 3S, 4S, Connect Pin 1, Connect Pin 1, Connect Connect sensing 6S, 8S configurations Pin 2 Pin 2 Multi-Cell Single-Cell Pack+ SYSPWR J11 J12 J13 J8 Pack+1S SYSPWR H (2S+) (2S+) SDA SCL SYSGND ALRT + J1 MAX17263 EVKIT RJ-11 PC CHARGER/LOAD - PROTECTOR J5 J4 J3 J2 CIRCUIT Pack - SYSGND RT1+ RT1- Figure 1. MAX17263 Board Connections Analog Devices 2 www.analog.com CELL(S)