Maxim Integrated PowerTool MAXPOWERTOOL002 User Manual
Powertool maxpowertool002# quick start guide
PowerTool MAXPOWERTOOL002# Quick Start Guide
The MAXPOWERTOOL002# is a USB-to-PMBus™ interface dongle for exclusive use with Maxim
Integrated’s digital power products. The dongle can be used to communicate with PMBus devices using
the installed PowerTool software.
1. Download and install the PowerTool software available at:
2. Remove the MAXPOWERTOOL002# from the package.
3. Connect the provided USB cable and ribbon cable as shown in Figure 1. The STATUS LED on
the MAXPOWERTOOL002# illuminates. The color of the LED indicates the device’s status as
follows:
• Steady GREEN color: No I
2
C communication is in progress.
• Blinking ORANGE color: The device is communicating I
2
C data.
• Steady RED color: I
2
C communication has been interrupted.
Figure 1. MAXPOWERTOOL002# Installation
Features:
• Supports 100kHz and 400kHz I
2
C communication speeds
• USB-to-SMBus conversion for Maxim digital power evaluation kits
• Uses USB only for power
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PMBus is a trademark of SMIF, Inc.
Revised 10/14
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