Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated MAXREFDES182 Board

Analog Devices MAXREFDES182 Board is a fully assembled and tested surface-mount printed circuit board (PCB) that supports an integrated power line communication (PLC) and charging system. The PLC and charging system are utilized in applications such as true wireless stereo (TWS) headsets. Furthermore, a MAX20355 is the primary IC in the charging case, while the MAX20357 is the secondary IC in the earbud. Analog Devices MAXREFDES182 Board includes an integrated I2C interface and USB Micro-B cable. MS Windows®-based graphical user interface (GUI) software is available for use with the MAXREFDES182, requiring a Windows 7 or newer operating system.

Features

  • System solution for charging and data transfer over a single contact
  • Insertion/removal detection
  • Various PLC commands
  • Autonomous charging with headroom control
  • Mailbox data transfer
  • Moisture detection

Applications

  • True wireless stereo (TWS) headphones
  • Augmented reality glasses
  • Wearable devices

Required Equipment

  • MAXREFDES182 evaluation kit
  • Adjustable DC power supply
  • USB type-C cable (optional, used to power up from the MAX8971)
  • 1-cell Li-ion battery with protection or battery simulator
  • Oscilloscope
  • Voltmeters
  • Ammeters
  • USB Micro-B cable
  • PC with Windows 7 or newer operating system and USB port

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Analog Devices / Maxim Integrated MAXREFDES182 Board

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