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MAX34407EVKIT#

ADIMAX34407EVKIT#

Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated
MAX34407 - Battery Monitor Power Management Evaluation Board
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Overview

The MAX34407EVKIT# is an evaluation platform for the MAX34407, a high-precision quad-channel power accumulator. It allows engineers to measure current and voltage across four separate rails simultaneously, calculating power consumption in real-time. The board includes a USB-to-I2C interface to simplify communication with a PC for rapid prototyping and data logging.

Why Choose This Part

It provides a complete hardware and software solution for evaluating power accumulation with minimal setup. The integrated USB HID interface eliminates the need for external I2C adapters, while the board's layout allows for easy probing of individual supply rails.

Applications

Battery Life Optimization
Precisely measuring power consumption of portable devices across multiple power rails to extend battery runtime.
Data Center Power Monitoring
Monitoring voltage and current in server blades to ensure thermal and power limits are maintained.
Precision Power Profiling
Analyzing peak and average power draw during different software execution states on embedded systems.

Key Specifications

Type Power Management
Contents Board(s)
Function Battery Monitor
Primary Attributes Monitors Current, Voltage
Utilized IC / Part MAX34407
Secondary Attributes I2C Interface(s)

Getting Started

Connect the evaluation kit to a Windows PC via the included micro-USB cable and use the MAX34407 EV kit software to configure the registers and monitor real-time power data. Ensure the correct shunt resistors are populated for your target current range, as the kit comes pre-configured for specific sensing levels.

Also Consider

MAX34417 Evaluation Kit ADIAnalog Devices Inc. - The MAX34417 is a specialized SMBus power accumulator that offers higher sample rates for dynamic load monitoring.
INA226 Evaluation Module TITexas Instruments - An alternative for ultra-high accuracy single-channel current and power monitoring with an I2C interface.

Categories

Power Management > Battery Management Consumer Electronics > Battery Management Education & Prototyping > Starter Kits