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MAX17129 Evaluation Kit
Evaluates: MAX17129/MAX17149
General Description
Features
The MAX17129 evaluation kit (EV kit) provides a proven
design to evaluate the MAX17129 high-efficiency driver
for white light-emitting diodes (WLEDs). The EV kit
utilizes a step-up DC-DC converter to generate the
voltage required to drive up to six strings of 10 surface-
mount WLEDs. The EV kit uses a 3V to 26V input supply
and can be configured to provide an adjustable 10mA to
45mA full-scale LED current.
S 3V to 26V Input Range
S Drives Six Strings of 10 WLEDs
S Full-Scale LED Current Adjustable from 10mA to
45mA
S Adjustable Switching Frequency of 500kHz or
1MHz
S Proven PCB Layout
Installed on the EV kit is the MAX17129ETE+. Contact
the factory for free samples of the pin-compatible
MAX17149ETE+.
S Fully Assembled and Tested
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
Component List
DESIGNATION QTY
DESCRIPTION
DESIGNATION QTY
DESCRIPTION
3.5V, 20mA white LEDs
Not installed, test point
D2–D61
FSEL
60
0
4.7FF Q10%, 50V X7R ceramic
capacitor (1210)
Murata GRM32ER71H475K
C1
C2, C8–C19
C3
1
0
1
10FH, 1.2A inductor
Sumida CR6D09HPNP-100MC
L1
1
7
9
Not installed, ceramic capacitors
(0603)
JU1–JU7
3-pin headers
JU8–JU15,
JU17
0.1FF Q10%, 50V X5R ceramic
capacitor (0603)
2-pin headers
Murata GRM188R61H104K
Not installed, 2-pin header—
shorted by PC trace
JU16
0
1FF Q10%, 16V X5R ceramic
capacitor (0603)
Murata GRM188R61C105K
R1
R2
1
1
1
1
1
0
500kI multiturn potentiometer
39kI Q5% resistor (0603)
10kI Q5% resistor (0603)
300kI Q5% resistor (0603)
10I Q5% resistor (0603)
Not installed, resistors (0603)
C4
C5
1
1
R3
2.2FF Q10%, 50V X7R ceramic
capacitor (1210)
Murata GRM32ER72A225K
R4
R5
R6–R11
1FF Q10%, 50V X7R ceramic
C6, C7
C20
2
0
1
capacitors (0805)
White LED driver (16 TQFN EP)
Maxim MAX17129ETE+
U1
—
—
1
16
1
Not installed, ceramic capacitor
(0805)
Shunts
PCB: MAX17129 EVALUATION
KIT+
2A, 40V Schottky diode (M flat)
Toshiba CMS11
D1
Component Suppliers
SUPPLIER
PHONE
WEBSITE
Murata Electronics North America, Inc.
Sumida Corp.
770-436-1300
847-545-6700
949-623-2900
www.murata-northamerica.com
www.sumida.com
Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.
www.toshiba.com/taec
Note: Indicate that you are using the MAX17129 when contacting these component suppliers.
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For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,
or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.