Overview

Features and Benefits

  • Evaluates the MAX77963 USB Type-C Buck-Boost Charger with Integrated FETs for 2S/3S Li-Ion Batteries
  • Demonstrates 3.5V to 23V Input Operating Range
  • Demonstrates Charging Up to 3.2A
  • Demonstrates USB-OTG Functionality
  • Demonstrates JEITA Compliance with On-Board Dummy Thermistors
  • Demonstrates 8-Channel 12-Bit SAR ADC
  • Demonstrates Spread Spectrum
  • Fully Assembled and Tested
  • I2C Serial Interface

Product Details

The MAX77963 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled and tested surface-mount printed circuit board (PCB) that evaluates the MAX77963, a 3.2A USB Type-C® buck-boost charger.

The MAX77963 EV kit includes the IC evaluation board with an integrated I2C-communication interface and USB micro-B cable. Windows® based graphical-user interface (GUI) software is available for use with the EV kit and can be downloaded from Analog Devices website at www.analog.com/max77963evkit. Windows 7 or newer Windows operating system is required to use the EV kit software.

System Requirements

  • MAX77963 EV kit
  • Adjustable DC power supply
  • Battery or simulated battery
    • 2- or 3-cell Li-ion protected battery
    • Simulated battery or preloaded power supply
  • Oscilloscope
  • Two voltmeters
  • Two ammeters
  • Lab cables with appropriate current rating
  • USB Micro-B cable
  • PC with Windows 7 or newer operating system and USB port

Documentation & Resources