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MAX16545BEVKIT120#
Evaluation Kit
Evaluates: MAX16545B/MAX16545C,
MAX16543
General Description
Quick Start
This evaluation kit (EV kit) serves as a reference for eval-
uating Maxim’s MAX16545B/MAX16545C integrated pro-
tection ICs on a 12V bus. The MAX16545B/MAX16545C
are circuit-breaker protection ICs with an integrated low
resistance MOSFET and lossless current sense circuitry
featuring PMBus control and reporting.
Required Equipment
● MAX16545BEVKIT120# assembly
● 12V DC power supply with adequate current output
(up to 120A)
● Voltmeter
The MAX16545BEVKIT120# is assembled with two
MAX16543 follower ICs, increasing the total current capability
to 120A. One or both follower ICs can be removed to
reduce the capability to 90A or 60A in a smaller footprint.
Optional Equipment
● Oscilloscope
● MAXPOWERTOOL002# USB-to-SMBus interface
device
With appropriate changes to external components, this EV
kit can be used to evaluate many of Maxim’s monolithic
hot-swap and protection devices, such as the MAX16550,
MAX16545, and MAX16551.
● PC with Maxim PowerTool PMBus GUI installed
● Electronic load for testing, or +12V circuitry to be
powered from the EV kit output
Procedure
Features
The EV kit is fully assembled and tested. Follow the steps
below to verify board operation:
● 12V Nominal Operating Voltage
● Up to 120A Load Current Capability
● Resistor-Configurable Overcurrent Threshold
● Resistor-Configurable Undervoltage Lockout
● Power-Good Output
1) Connect the MAXPOWERTOOL002 dongle to the
PC. The dongle LED should be green
2) Turn on the power supply and set the supply to 12V,
then disable the power supply
● PMBus Configuration, Control, and Monitoring
3) Check that a shunt is installed across pins 1-2 on
jumper J1 to connect the 3.3V aux supply to the
circuitry
4) Check that switch S2 is in the off position
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
319-100365; Rev 1; 3/20