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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

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.

Component List

Summary of content (8 pages)

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9-6237; Rev 0; 3/12 MAX17710GB20 Evaluation Kit Evaluates: MAX17710GB General Description The MAX17710GB20 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled and tested PCB that contains all the components necessary to evaluate the performance of the MAX17710GB energy-harvesting charger and protector. The EV kit features the THINERGYM micro-energy cell (MEC201) from Infinite Power Solutions, Inc. (IPS), a solidstate, rechargeable, thin-power solution.
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MAX17710GB20 Evaluation Kit Evaluates: MAX17710GB Component List (continued) DESIGNATION QTY DESCRIPTION L1 1 1.5FH, 1.
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MAX17710GB20 Evaluation Kit Evaluates: MAX17710GB Table 1. Solar Power Options (JU1) SHUNT POSITION JUMPER JU1 DESCRIPTION INPUT POWER 1-2 SOLAR1 and SOLAR2 are connected in parallel as the power source. Medium 3-4 SOLAR2 and SOLAR3 are connected in parallel as the power source. Medium 1-2* and 3-4* SOLAR1, SOLAR2, and SOLAR3 are connected in parallel as the power source. High 2-3 and Open SOLAR2 is connected as the power source. Low *Default position. Table 2.
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MAX17710GB20 Evaluation Kit Evaluates: MAX17710GB Charger The CHG test point monitors the CHG pin. The CHG test point is connected to the output of the boost regulator and the CHG pin is the input to the battery charger. The IC charges the MEC based off the voltage on the CHG test point. The power sources to the CHG test point can come from solenoid, piezo, mechanical, or RF sources, and must exceed the MEC voltage.
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MAX17710GB20 Evaluation Kit Evaluates: MAX17710GB Figure 2.
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MAX17710GB20 Evaluation Kit Evaluates: MAX17710GB 1.0’’ Figure 3. MAX17710GB20 EV Kit Component Placement Guide—Component Side 1.0’’ Figure 4. MAX17710GB20 EV Kit PCB Layout—Component Side 1.0’’ Figure 5. MAX17710GB20 EV Kit PCB Layout—Solder Side 1.0’’ Figure 6.
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MAX17710GB20 Evaluation Kit Evaluates: MAX17710GB Ordering Information PART TYPE MAX17710GB20EVKIT# EV Kit #Denotes RoHS compliant.
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MAX17710GB20 Evaluation Kit Evaluates: MAX17710GB Revision History REVISION NUMBER REVISION DATE 0 3/12 DESCRIPTION Initial release PAGES CHANGED — Maxim cannot assume responsibility for use of any circuitry other than circuitry entirely embodied in a Maxim product. No circuit patent licenses are implied. Maxim reserves the right to change the circuitry and specifications without notice at any time.