ANALOG DEVICES MAX86181 Evaluation Kit User Guide

June 28, 2024
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ANALOG DEVICES MAX86181 Evaluation Kit

Specifications

  • Product Name: MAX86181 Evaluation Kit
  • Evaluated Component: MAX86181
  • Interfaces: I2C and SPI
  • FIFO: 1024-word built-in FIFO
  • Supports: File and flash logging

Product Usage Instructions

Setup
Ensure you have obtained the necessary GUI setup files as described in the Quick Start section of the manual.

Connection
Connect the MAX86181 Evaluation Kit to your computer using the provided interfaces (I2C or SPI).

Data Capture:
Utilize the file and flash logging capabilities to capture data autonomously without the need for continuous computer connection.

Additional Information:
For more detailed instructions on specific functionalities, refer to the user manual provided with the kit.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

  • Q: Is the MAX86181 Evaluation Kit a medical device?
    A: No, the EV kit is not a medical device as stated in the user manual.

  • Q: How can I obtain the GUI setup files?
    A: The procedure to obtain the GUI setup files is described in the Quick Start section of the manual.

  • Q: Where can I find ordering information?
    A: Ordering Information can be found at the end of the data sheet provided with the kit.

MAX86181 Evaluation Kit
Evaluates: MAX86181

General Description

The MAX86181 Evaluation Kit (EV kit) provides a quick evaluation of the MAX86181 optical analog front end (AFE) data acquisition system. The MAX86181 AFE is a high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), ultra-low power, and quad-channel AFE for multiwavelength optical spectroscopy with dynamic voltage scaling (DVS). The MAX86181 has two high-current 8-bit programmable LED drivers and four low-noise charge integrating 20-bit ADC receiving channels along with best-in-class ambient light cancellation (ALC) circuit making it flexible and optimized for optical sensing in wearable and medical applications.
The MAX86181 EV kit supports both I2C and serial peripheral interface (SPI) compatible interfaces in a fully autonomous way. The MAX86181 has a large 1024-word built-in FIFO. The EV kit supports file and flash logging, which allows the user to disconnect from the computer for more convenient data capturing sessions.
The MAX86181 EV kit comprises two boards. The MAXSENSORBLE_EVKIT_B is the data acquisition board while the MAX86181_EVKIT_C is the MAX86181 sensor board. The EV KIT is powered by a Li-Po battery, which is recharged through a USB-C cable. The EV KIT streams data using Bluetooth® through Windows® BLE. The EV KIT contains the latest firmware but comes with the programming circuit board MAXDAP-TYPE-C in case a firmware upgrade is needed.
Note: This EV kit is not a medical device.

Features

  • Quick Evaluation of the MAX86181
  • Supports Optimization of Configurations
  • Facilitates Understanding MAX86181 Architecture and Solution Strategy
  • Real-Time Monitoring
  • Data Logging Capabilities
  • Bluetooth LE
  • Windows 10-Compatible GUI Software

EV Kit Contents

  • MAXSENSORBLE_EVKIT_B board
  • MAX86181_EVKIT_C board
  • 105mAh Li-Po battery LP-401230
  • USB-C to USB-A cable
  • MAXDAP-TYPE-C programmer board
  • Micro USB-B to USB-A cable

MAX86181 EV Kit Files

FILE DESCRIPTION
**** MAX86181GUISetupVxxx.zip Setup file to install the PC GUI program
MAXSENSORBLE_EVKIT_B.zip Schematic, BOM, layout
MAX86181_EVKIT_C.zip Schematic, BOM, layout

Note

  1. The GUI setup files can be obtai ned by the procedure described in the Quick Start section.
  2. The MAXSENSORBLE_EVKIT and EV Kit design files are attached at the end of this document.

Ordering Information appears at the end of the data sheet.

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