Overview
Features and Benefits
- Powered Directly from a USB Port
- On-Board Microcontroller to Generate I²C Commands
- Easy-to-Use, Menu-Driven Software
- Surface-Mount Components
- Fully Assembled and Tested
Product Details
The MAX9635 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled and tested surface-mount PCB that evaluates the MAX9635 low-power ambient light sensor. The EV kit can be powered directly from the universal serial bus (USB) or from a single-supply voltage of 1.7V to 3.6V.
The EV kit provides an on-board I²C/SMBus™ interface and is connected to the computer through the USB port. The EV kit includes Windows XP®-, Windows Vista®-, and Windows® 7-compatible software that provides a simple user interface for exercising the device's features. The program is menu driven and offers a graphical user interface (GUI) complete with control buttons and status displays.
The on-board device can also be controlled by an external master, allowing users to test different code implementations to interface with the part.
Applications
- Cellular Phones/Smartphones
- Digital Lighting Management
- Portable Devices
- Security Systems
- Tablet PCs/Notebook Computers
- TVs/Projectors/Displays
Documentation & Resources
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MAX9635EVKIT: Evaluation Kit for the MAX9635 Data Sheet (Rev. 0)9/8/2010PDF663K