General Description
The MAX17710GB20 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully
assembled and tested PCB that contains all the com-
ponents necessary to evaluate the performance of the
MAX17710GB energy-harvesting charger and protector.
The EV kit features the THINERGY
M
micro-energy cell
(MEC201) from Infinite Power Solutions, Inc. (IPS), a solid-
state, rechargeable, thin-power solution. Solar cells are
installed on the EV kit as the power source for an energy-
harvesting application. The solar cells demonstrate low-
power charging of the MEC with ambient light. The IC
can regulate and charge from various energy-harvesting
sources that can be added externally.
The EV kit is a self-powered board. The EV kit output
charges the THINERGY MEC with current as low as 1µA.
The EV kit provides test points to monitor the inputs and
outputs, and jumpers to test the various settings. An LED
is included on the CHG output to indicate if the boost is
operating. The IC is available in a 12-pin UTDFN package
with an exposed pad.
Features
S Self-Powered by On-Board Solar Cells
S THINERGY Micro-Energy Cell (MEC201) Included
S Variable Switching Frequency Adjusts for Input
Power Levels
S Various Test Points Included for Evaluation
S Proven PCB Layout
S Fully Assembled and Tested
DESIGNATION QTY DESCRIPTION
AC+, AE, BATT+,
CHG, FB, LCE,
PCKP, REG,
SEL2, SOLAR+
10 Red multipurpose test points
AC-, GND (x4) 5 Black multipurpose test points
BATT 1
THINERGY1mAh micro-energy
cell (MEC)
IPS MEC201-10PES or
MEC201-10SES
C1, C24 0
Not installed, ceramic
capacitors (0603)
C2 1
10FF Q10%, 6.3V X5R ceramic
capacitor (0603)
Murata GRM188R60J106M
C3 1
1FF Q10%, 16V X7R ceramic
capacitor (0603)
Murata GRM188R71C105K
C4, C7 2
0.1FF Q10%, 50V X7R ceramic
capacitors (0603)
Murata GRM188R71H104K
DESIGNATION QTY DESCRIPTION
C5 1
47FF Q20%, 6.3V X7R ceramic
capacitor (1210)
Murata GRM32ER70J476M
C6 1
1000pF Q10%, 50V X7R
ceramic capacitor (0603)
Murata GRM188R71H102K
D1 1
10V, 570mA Schottky diode
(SOD323)
Diodes Inc. ZLLS410TA
D2 1
Surface-mount Schottky diode
array (SOT363)
Diodes Inc. BAS70DW-04-7-F
D5 1 Green LED (0603)
D6 0
Not installed, zener diode
(SOD123)
J1 1 6-pin right-angle male header
JU1 1 4-pin (1 x 4) header
JU2, JU4 2 3-pin headers
JU3, JU5, JU6,
JU7
4 2-pin headers
MAX17710GB20 Evaluation Kit
Evaluates: MAX17710GB
_________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products 1
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642,
or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
19-6237; Rev 0; 3/12
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
THINERGY is a registered trademark of Infinite Power
Solutions, Inc.
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