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MAX17201G Datasheet, PDF (1/24 Pages) Maxim Integrated Products – Battery charger or power supply
MAX17201G/MAX17201X/
MAX17211G/MAX17211X
Evaluation Kits
Evaluate: MAX17201/MAX17211
General Description
The MAX17201G/MAX17201X/MAX17211G/MAX17211X
evaluation kits (EV kits) are fully assembled and test-
ed surface-mount PCBs that evaluate the stand-alone
ModelGauge™ m5 pack-side fuel-gauge ICs for lithium-
ion (Li+) batteries in handheld and portable equipment.
The MAX17201 and MAX17211 are for single-cell appli-
cations. See the MAX17205 and MAX17215 for multicell
applications.
The MAX17201G/MAX17201X/MAX17211G/MAX17211X
EV kits include the Maxim DS91230+ USB interface, IC
evaluation board, and RJ-11 connection cable. Windows®
based graphical user interface (GUI) software is avail-
able for use with the EV kit and can be downloaded from
Maxim’s website www.maximintegrated.com/evkitsoft-
ware. Windows 7 or newer Windows operating system is
required to use with the EV kit GUI software.
Benefits and Features
●● ModelGauge m5 Algorithm
●● Nonvolatile Memory Configured for Stand-Alone
Operation
●● Monitors 1S Cell Packs
●● Battery Pack Input Voltage Range of +2.1V to +4.9V
per Cell
●● Thermistor Measurement Network
●● Optional On-Board PCB Trace Sense Resistor
●● Windows 7 or Newer Compatible Software
●● Proven PCB Layout
●● Fully Assembled and Tested
MAX17201G/MAX17201X/
MAX17211G/MAX17211X EV Kit Files
FILE
MAX17201_05_11_15K_
V2_0_0_0_Install.exe
DECRIPTION
Installs all EV kit files
on your computer
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
Windows is a registered trademarks and registered service
marks of Microsoft Corporation.
ModelGauge is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
Quick Start
Required Equipment
●● MAX17201G/MAX17201X/MAX17211G/MAX17211X
EV kit
●● Lithium battery pack of desired configuration
●● Battery charger or power supply
●● Load circuit
●● DS91230+ USB adapter
●● RJ-11 6pos reverse modular cord
●● PC with Windows 7 or newer windows operating sys-
tem and USB port
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 be run without hardware attached.
It automatically locates the hardware when connections
are made. Note that after communication is established
the IC must still be configured correctly for the fuel
gauge to be accurate. See the Configuration Wizard and
ModelGauge m5 EZ Configuration sections of the GUI
software description.
1) Visit www.maximintegrated.com/evkitsoftware to
download the latest version of the MAX17201_05_11_15K
EV kit software. Save the EV kit software to a temporary
folder and unpack the ZIP file.
2) Install the EV kit software on your computer by run-
ning the MAX17201_05_11_15K_Install.exe program
inside the temporary folder. The program files are
copied and icons are created in the Windows Start
menu. The software requires the .NET Framework 4.5
or later. If you are connected to the internet, Windows
automatically updates .NET framework as needed.
3) The EV kit software launches automatically after in-
stallation or alternatively it can be launched by click-
ing on its icon in the Windows Start menu.
4) Connect the DS91230+ adapter to a USB port on the
PC. The DS91230+ is a HID device and is located
automatically by Windows without the need to install
additional drivers.
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