The MAX17055XEVKIT# from Maxim Integrated Products is an evaluation kit (EV kit) for MAX17055. It is fully assembled and tested surface-mount PCB that evaluates the stand-alone ModelGauge™ m5 host-side fuel gauge ICs for lithium-ion (Li+) batteries in handheld and portable equipment. EV kit includes the Maxim DS91230+ USB interface, IC evaluation board and RJ-11 connection cable. Windows 7 or newer Windows operating system is required to use the EV kit GUI software. Typical applications include Bluetooth headsets, digital still, video and action cameras, handheld computers and terminals, health and fitness monitors, home and building automation, sensors, medical devices, portable game players, smartphones, Tablets, 2-in-1 laptops, toys, wearables, smartwatches and wireless speakers.
● ModelGauge™ m5 algorithm
● Monitors 1-cell lithium-ion battery packs
● Battery pack input voltage range of +2.3V to +4.9V
● On-chip temperature measurement and external thermistor measurement network
● Optional on-board PCB trace sense resistor
● Proven PCB layout
● Fully assembled and tested