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Evaluates: MAX5995A/B/C/MAX5974D
MAX5995B Evaluation Kit
General Description
Features
The MAX5995 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled
and tested surface-mount circuit board featuring an
Ethernet port, network powered-device (PD) interface
controller circuit for -57V supply rail systems. The EV kit
● IEEE 802.3af/at/bt-Compliant PD Interface Circuit
● Multi-Event Classification 0-8
● -36V to -57V Input Range
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● Demonstrates a 71W PD Design with Isolated Active-
uses the MAX5995B IEEE 802.3af/at/bt-compliant
Clamped Forward Topology DC-DC Converter
network PD interface controller in a 16-pin TQFN package
with an exposed pad. The IC is used in Power-over-
Ethernet (PoE) applications requiring DC power from
an Ethernet network port for PDs such as VoIP phones,
wireless access nodes, security cameras, lighting, and
building automation.
● +12V Output at 5.5A
● Startup Inrush Current Limit of 135mA (typ)
● Current Limit During Normal Operation
● Evaluates Endspan and Midspan Ethernet Systems
● Type 1-4 PSE Classification Indicator
● Simplified Wall Adapter Interface
The EV kit receives power from IEEE 802.3af/at/bt-
compliant power-sourcing equipment (PSE). Refer to
the MAX5952, MAX5965A/MAX5965B, and MAX5980
IC data sheets for PSE controllers. The PSE provides
the required -36V to -57V DC power over an unshielded
twisted-pair Ethernet network cable to the EV kit’s RJ45
magnetic jack. The EV kit features a 1 x 1 Gigabit RJ45
magnetic jack and two active full-wave rectifiers (N101
and N102) for separating the DC power provided by an
endspan or midspan Ethernet system.
● Demonstrates Sleep and Ultra-Sleep
Power-Saving Modes
● Proven PCB Layout
● Fully Assembled and Tested
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
The EV kit can also be powered by a wall adapter power
source. The EV kit provides PCB pads to accept the
output of a wall adapter power source. When a wall
adapter power source is detected, it always takes
precedence over the PSE source and allows the wall
adapter to power the EV kit.
The EV kit demonstrates the full functionality of the
IC, such as PD detection signature, PD classification
signature, Multi-Event Classification (MEC), Intelligent
MPS, inrush current control, input undervoltage lockout
(UVLO), and DC-DC step-down converter. The step-down
converter operates at a fixed 290kHz switching frequency
and is configured for an isolated active-clamped forward
topology with output voltage +12V DC that can deliver
5.5A of current.
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Warning: The EV kit is designed to operate with high voltages. Dangerous voltages are present on this EV kit and on equipment
connected to it. Users who power up this EV kit or power the sources connected to it must be careful to follow safety procedures
appropriately to work with high-voltage electrical equipment.
Under severe fault or failure conditions, this EV kit may dissipate large amounts of power, which could result in the mechanical
ejection of a component or of component debris at high velocity. Operate this kit with care to avoid possible personal injury.
319-100275; Rev 0; 11/18