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Evaluates: MAX17300-MAX17303/
MAX17310-MAX17313
MAX1730xX/MAX1730xG/
MAX1731xX/MAX1731xG
Evaluation Kits
General Description
Quick Start
The MAX173xxX/MAX173xxG evaluation kits (EV kits)
are fully assembled and tested surface-mount PCBs that
evaluate the stand-alone pack-side fuel gauge IC with
protector and SHA-256 authentication for 1-cell lithium-
ion/polymer batteries.
Required Equipment
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MAX173xxX/MAX173xxG EV kit
Lithium battery pack of desired configuration
Battery charger
The EV kits include the IC evaluation board with inte-
Load circuit
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grated I C/1-Wire interface and USB micro-B cable.
USB cable
Windows -based graphical user interface (GUI) software
PC with Windows 7 or newer windows operating
system and USB port
is available for use with the EV kits and can be down-
loaded from Maxim’s website at www.maximintegrated.
com/products/MAX17303 (under the Design Resources
tab). Windows 7 or newer Windows operating system is
required to use with the EV kit GUI software.
Procedure
The EV kits are fully assembled and tested. Follow the
steps below to install the EV kit software, make required
hardware connections, and start operation of the kits.
The EV kit software can run without hardware attached.
It automatically locates the hardware when connections
are made. After communication is established, follow the
Detailed Description of Software section to configure the
IC and start evaluation.
Features and Benefits
● ModelGauge™ m5 Algorithm
● Monitors Single-Cell Packs
● Full Protection Solution On-Board for Evaluation
● Battery Pack Input Voltage Range of +2.3V to +4.9V
1) Visit www.maximintegrated.com/products/
MAX17303 under the Design Resources tab to
download the latest version of the MAX173xx EV kit
software. Save the EV kit software to a temporary
folder and unpack the ZIP file.
with Default Hardware
● Default Current Range -5A to +5A, up to 10A with
less than 5mΩ Sense Resistor
● Thermistor Measurement Network
2) Install the EV kit software on your computer by run-
ning the MAX17301_03_11_13KEVKitGUISetup.msi
program inside the temporary folder. The program
files are copied, and icons are created in the Win-
dows Start menu. The software requires the .NET
Framework 4.5 or later. If you are connected to the
Internet, Windows automatically updates the .NET
framework as needed.
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● On-Board I C/1-Wire Communication Interface
● Windows 7 or Newer Compatible Software
● Proven PCB Layout
● Fully Assembled and Tested
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
MAX173xx EV Kit Files
FILE
DECRIPTION
MAX17300_03_10_13KEVKitGUISetup.msi
Installs all EV kit files on your computer
1-Wire is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
Windows is a registered trademark and registered service mark of
Microsoft Corporation.
ModelGauge is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
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