Evaluation System for the MAX17135

The MAX17135 evaluation system (EV system) consists of the MAX17135 evaluation kit (EV kit) and the Maxim CMAXQUSB+ command module. Windows XP®-, Windows Vista®-, and Windows® 7-compatible software is also available for use with the EV system and can be downloaded from www.maxim-ic.com/evkitsoftware.

The EV kit is a fully assembled and tested surface-mount PCB that provides a complete power-management solution for E-paper displays. The EV kit contains source- and gate-driver power supplies, a high-speed VCOM amplifier, and a temperature sensor.

The EV kit operates from a 2.7V to 5.5V DC supply voltage. The step-up switching regulator (POS) is configured for a 15V output that provides 200mA. The inverting buck-boost converter (NEG) generates a -15V output that provides 200mA. The gate-driver power supplies consist of regulated charge pumps that generate 22V (GVDD) and -20V (GVEE) and can deliver up to 20mA each. The EV kit also features a digitally adjustable VCOM amplifier and the option for internal/external temperature sensing.

The CMAXQUSB+ command module provides the I²C/SMBus interface and is connected to the computer through the universal serial bus (USB) port. The EV kit also includes Windows XP-, Windows Vista-, and Windows 7-compatible software that provides a simple graphical user interface (GUI) for exercising the features of the IC.