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Evaluates: MAX20343/MAX20344
MAX20343 Evaluation Kit
General Description
Quick Start
The MAX20343 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled
andtestedcircuitthatevaluatestheMAX20343/MAX20344
3.5W, buck-boost regulator. The MAX20343 is designed
for low-noise, battery-powered applications that require
long runtimes. The EV kit is compatible with both the I C
controlled and single-pin-enabled versions of the
MAX20343/MAX20344.
Required Equipment
The following equipment is required to verify the function-
ality of this EV kit. The list assumes the EV kit is used with
2
the I C-controlled version of MAX20343.
2
● USB-A to Micro-USB Cable
● Host PC with One USB Port and the MAX20343
Evaluation Kit Tool Installed
Refer to the MAX20343/MAX20344 IC data sheet for
detailed information regarding the operation and features
of the device.
● Adjustable Power Supply with 5.5V Capability
● Voltmeter
Optional Equipment
Features
The following equipment can be used for more complete
evaluation of the EV kit:
● RoHS Compliant
● Proven PCB Layout
● Fully Assembled and Tested
● Two (2) Ammeters
2
● USB Controllable for I C Configured Devices
● Load (Electronic or Passive)
Procedure
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
The EV kit is fully assembled and tested. Follow the
steps below to verify board operation when using the I C
2
controlled version of MAX20343:
MAX20343 EV Kit Files
1) Install the MAX20343 Evaluation Kit Tool on the host PC.
FILE
DESCRIPTION
2) Connect the USB cable from the host PC to the
MAX20343EVKIT and run the GUI.
MAX20343
Evaluation Kit Tool
MAX20343EVKitSetupV140.zip
3) Verify that the shunt jumpers are installed in their
default positions.
4) Set the voltage on the power supply to 3.3V, then
connect the positive terminal to V and the com-
IN
mon/negative terminal to GND.
5) Verify that the GUI has detected and connected to the
EV kit and that LED D5 on the EV kit is illuminated.
6) On the General tab of the GUI, uncheck the boxes
for Output Voltage Interrupt Mask and Input UVLO
Interrupt Mask.
7) Press the Read button to read the interrupt states.
Verify that LED D2 is off.
8) Switch to the Buck-Boost tab of the GUI and verify
that the Output Voltage slider is set to 5.5V, then
enable the regulator using the Buck-Boost Enable
radio button.
9) Verify that LED D2 is illuminated.
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