Embedded instruments in Maxim’s new system manager and monitor chips supported by ScanWorks
“ScanWorks is powerful in that it can access, automate and analyze embedded instrumentation, such as the voltage margining embedded in these devices,” said Rick Gould, Executive Director, Business Management, of Maxim’s System and Power Management Business Unit. “Several of our customers requested we seek ScanWorks support.  Now, engineers can use our tools during design and ScanWorks throughout the product lifecycle, including design, manufacturing and field service.”
ScanWorks can be used with Maxim’s MAX16031/MAX16032 system monitors and MAX16046-MAX16049 system managers through the devices’ IEEE 1149.1 JTAG port. One example of a ScanWorks application would be measuring and manipulating voltages so that power supplies on circuit boards and in systems could be functionally validated.
“Maxim now supplies a family of devices which can margin voltages and measure system current, temperature and voltage variations, storing the results,” said Dave Bonnett, ASSET’s technical marketing manager. “These capabilities are essential for systems with high-reliability requirements, such as telecom systems, servers and storage.”
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