Overview

Features and Benefits

  • Evaluates the MAX77789 USB Type-C Autonomous Charger for Single Cell Li-Ion Battery
  • 4.6V to 13.4V Input Operating Range
  • Supports Charging Current Up to 3.15A
  • Demonstrates 5V, 1.5A OTG Mode, and BYP Reverse Boost
  • Includes On-Board Thermistor Options to Validate JEITA Compliance
  • Demonstrates USB Type-C Power Source Detection and Sink Devices
  • Demonstrates Spread Spectrum
  • Easy Evaluation of Factory Ship Mode
  • MAXUSB_INTERFACE# Allows Easy Communication with a Windows PC
  • GUI Software that Drives the I2C Serial Interface for Optional Software Control

Product Details

The MAX77789 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled and tested printed circuit board (PCB) that evaluates the MAX77789, standalone 3.15A USB Type-C® and I2C configurable charger in WLP Package.

The MAX77789 EV kit includes the IC evaluation board, USB micro-B cable, and MAXUSB_INTERFACE# board. The MAXUSB_INTERFACE# board allows the use of Windows® based graphical user interface (GUI) software with the EV kit and can be downloaded from the MAX77789 webpage (under the Tools & Simulations tab). Windows 7 or newer Windows operating system is required to use the EV kit software.

Getting Started

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

  • MAX77789 evaluation kit
  • USB Type-C travel adapter and cable
  • USB Micro-B cable
  • MAXUSB interface board
  • PC with Windows 7 or newer operating system and USB port
  • Battery or battery simulator
  • Power supply
  • Oscilloscope
  • Multimeters

Documentation & Resources

Tools & Simulations

Software Development