EmbeddedRelated.com
MAX34417EVKIT#

ADIMAX34417EVKIT#

Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated
MAX34417 - Current Sensing and Voltage Monitor Power Management Evaluation Board
Active2 in stock

Overview

The MAX34417EVKIT# is an evaluation kit for the MAX34417 four-channel SMBus current and voltage monitor. It provides a complete system to test the high-dynamic-range power monitoring capabilities of the IC, which is designed to track power consumption across four separate rails.

Why Choose This Part

This kit includes a USB-to-SMBus interface, allowing for quick evaluation via a PC without additional hardware. The board layout is optimized for low-noise sensing and demonstrates the wide dynamic range of the MAX34417 monitor.

Applications

High-Side Current Sensing
Accurate monitoring of power rails in multi-rail systems like servers or networking equipment.
Power Consumption Profiling
Capturing peak and average power usage for system optimization and thermal management.
Battery Life Estimation
Monitoring discharge rates in portable or battery-powered industrial devices.

Getting Started

Connect the EV kit to a PC using the provided USB cable and install the Maxim Integrated evaluation software. The software allows for real-time configuration of the SMBus registers and visualization of current and voltage data from the four monitored channels.

MAX34417 Family

Part NumberDifferenceStock
MAX34417ENE+T NE+T 302

Also Consider

INA219 Evaluation Module TITexas Instruments - A popular alternative for single-channel digital current and voltage monitoring over I2C.