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MAX20361EVKIT#

ADIMAX20361EVKIT#

Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated
MAX20361 - Energy Harvesting Power Management Evaluation Board
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Overview

The MAX20361EVKIT# is an evaluation platform for the MAX20361 single-cell or multi-cell solar energy harvester. This board allows engineers to evaluate the industry's smallest solar harvesting solution, featuring an integrated boost converter and ultra-low quiescent current. It includes an on-board solar cell and current monitoring circuitry to simplify performance validation of energy harvesting designs.

Why Choose This Part

The kit includes an integrated solar cell and current monitoring, allowing for immediate out-of-the-box testing of harvesting efficiency. It is Pmod-compatible and features a USB-to-I2C interface, enabling easy configuration of the MAX20361 internal registers via a Windows-based GUI.

Applications

Wearable Electronics
Optimizing power management for fitness trackers and smartwatches using ambient light.
Industrial IoT Sensors
Powering remote wireless sensor nodes without the need for frequent battery replacement.
Medical Patches
Energy harvesting for low-power disposable or rechargeable medical monitoring devices.
Smart Home Sensors
Maintaining power for window sensors or environmental monitors using indoor lighting.

Key Specifications

Type Power Management
Contents Board(s), Cable(s)
Embedded No
Function Energy Harvesting
Primary Attributes Pmod-Compatible
Utilized IC / Part MAX20361
Secondary Attributes I2C/USB Interface(s)

Getting Started

Connect the board to a PC using the provided USB cable to power the evaluation system and interface with the MAX20361 GUI. Engineers can use the on-board solar cell or connect external energy sources to the terminal blocks to measure charging performance. For system integration, the Pmod-compatible header allows for direct connection to external microcontrollers for firmware development.

Also Consider

ADP5091 Evaluation Board ADIAnalog Devices Inc. - Supports both solar and thermoelectric generators with an integrated SIDO regulator.
BQ25570 Evaluation Module TITexas Instruments - Evaluation platform for an integrated harvester and buck converter solution for low-power applications.

Categories

Power Management > DC-DC Converters Power Management > Power Monitoring ICs Wearables & Medical > Energy Harvesting Consumer Electronics > Battery Management Education & Prototyping > Starter Kits