Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated MAX77958EVKIT-3S6 Evaluation Kit

Analog Devices Inc. MAX77958EVKIT-3S6 Evaluation Kit provides a reference design for a 3 cell (3S) Li-Ion battery charging circuit based on the MAX77958 USB Type-C and USB PD Controller and the MAX77961 USB-C Buck-Boost Charger. The MAX77958 is a robust solution for USB Type-C CC detection and Power Delivery (PD) protocol implementation. The MAX77958 detects connected accessories or devices by using Type-C CC detection and USB PD messaging. The MAX77961 is a high-performance, wide-input 6A Buck-Boost Charger with Smart Power Selector™. The MAX77958EVKIT-3S6 also includes a MAX16904 Buck Converter to provide 5V to the VCONN pin.

ADI MAX77958EVKIT-3S6 Evaluation Kit can be connected to a Windows® PC via a USB cable. A Windows-based Graphic User Interface (GUI) software provides a quick, easy, and thorough evaluation of the features of the MAX77958.

Features

  • Reference Design for a 3 cell (3S) Li-Ion battery charging circuit
  • High voltage VBUS range
  • Short to VBUS protection on CC pins
  • Type-C support and USB-PD support
    • DFP/UFP/DRP mode configuration
    • Type-C rev1.3 and PD 3.0 compatible
    • Cable orientation and power role detection
    • Integrated VCONN switch with OCP
    • Supports Try.Snk state
    • Supports audio
    • Supports debug accessory sink/source mode
    • FRS (Fast Role Swap) initial sink support
    • PPS (Programmable Power Supply) sink support
  • Support for BC1.2 legacy/proprietary charger detection
    • Integrated D+/D- switches
  • MTP memory for storing custom configuration
  • Moisture detection and corrosion prevention
  • Customization script
  • I2C programmable configuration
  • I2C master to control external charger or DC-DC converter IC
  • 9x configurable GPIOs (GPIO6 for SID)
    • External SuperSpeed Mux/Detection/IRQ
    • EN/DISABLE external power or FETs
  • Onboard I2C interface
  • Windows 10 compatible GUI software
  • Proven PCB layout
  • Fully assembled and tested
  • Key components
    • MAX77958 USB Type-C and USB PD Controller
    • MAX77961 USB-C Buck-Boost Charger
    • MAX16904 Buck Converter

Required Equipment

  • MAX77958EVKIT-3S6 Evaluation Kit
    • MAX77958EVKIT-3S6 Board
    • Micro-B USB cable
    • MAX77958EVKIT-3S6 Evaluation Kit Software (GUI)
  • Type-C or PD travel adapter (TA)
  • Power supply
  • Battery simulator or a power supply with an electronic load after the battery simulator
  • Multimeters
  • Windows-based PC
  • Oscilloscope to monitor CC pin and other signals

Software & Design Tools

The MAX77958EVKIT-3S6 Evaluation Kit Software provides complete access to all hardware registers, using an easy-to-use Graphic User Interface (GUI). A FreeRTOS Driver and ODB Files are also available for download from Maxim Integrated.

  • Download MAX77958EVKIT-3S6 Evaluation Kit Software
  • Download MAX77958 FreeRTOS Driver

Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated MAX77958EVKIT-3S6 Evaluation Kit