19-5665; Rev 0; 12/10 MAX15058 Evaluation Kit The MAX15058 evaluation kit (EV kit) provides a proven design to evaluate the MAX15058 high-efficiency, 3A, step-down regulator with integrated switches. The EV kit is preset for 1.8V output at load currents up to 3A from a 2.8V to 5.5V input supply. The IC features a 1MHz fixed switching frequency, which allows the EV kit to achieve an all-ceramic capacitor design and fast transient responses. Features S Operates from a 2.8V to 5.5V Input Supply S All-Ceramic Capacitor Design S 1MHz Switching Frequency S Output Voltage Range: 0.6V Up to (0.94 x VIN) S Enable Input/Power-Good Output S Selectable Skip-Mode Functionality S Proven PCB Layout S Fully Assembled and Tested Ordering Information PART TYPE MAX15058EVKIT+ EV Kit +Denotes lead(Pb)-free and RoHS compliant. Component List DESIGNATION C1, C8 C2, C7, C10 C3, C6 C4 C5 C9 QTY DESCRIPTION 0 Not installed, ceramic capacitors (1206) 3 22FF Q20%, 6.3V X5R ceramic capacitors (1206) Murata GRM31CR60J226K TDK C3216X5R0J226M 2 1 1000pF Q10%, 50V X7R ceramic capacitors (0603) TDK C1608X7R1H102K Murata GRM188R71H102K 22000pF Q10%, 50V X7R ceramic capacitor (0603) Murata GRM188R71H223K TDK C1608X7R1H223K 0 Not installed, ceramic capacitor (0603) 1 100pF Q10%, 6.3V X7R ceramic capacitor (0603) TDK C1608X7R1H101K DESIGNATION QTY JU1, JU3 2 3-pin headers DESCRIPTION JU2 1 2-pin header L1 1 1FH, 9A, 13.1mI inductor (5.2mm x 5.5mm x 3mm) Vishay IHLP2020CZER1R0M11 Vishay IHLP2020CZER1R0M01 ICE IN06142 (5mm x 5mm x 3mm, 5.8A) R1 1 8.06kI Q1% resistor (0603) R2 1 4.02kI Q1% resistor (0603) R3 1 5.36kI Q1% resistor (0603) R4 1 20kI Q5% resistor (0603) R5 1 1.2I Q5% resistor (0603) R6 1 1kI Q5% resistor (0603) U1 1 3A step-down regulator (9 WLP) Maxim MAX15058EWL+ -- 3 Shunts -- 1 PCB MAX15058 EVALUATION KIT+ ________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products 1 For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim Direct at 1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim's website at www.maxim-ic.com. Evaluates: MAX15058 General Description Evaluates: MAX15058 MAX15058 Evaluation Kit Component Suppliers SUPPLIER PHONE WEBSITE Murata Electronics North America, Inc. 770-436-1300 www.murata-northamerica.com TDK Corp. 847-803-6100 www.component.tdk.com Vishay 402-563-6866 www.vishay.com Note: Indicate that you are using the MAX15058 when contacting these component suppliers. Quick Start * MAX15058 EV kit Recommended Equipment * 5V, 2A DC power supply * Load capable of 3A * Digital voltmeter Procedure The EV kit is fully assembled and tested. Follow the steps below to verify the board operation. Caution: Do not turn on power supply until all_ connections are completed. 1) Connect the positive terminal of the 5V supply to the IN pad and the negative terminal to the nearest PGND pad. 2) Connect the positive terminal of the 3A load to the OUT pad and the negative terminal to the nearest PGND pad. 3) Connect the digital voltmeter across the OUT pad and the nearest PGND pad. 4) Verify that a shunt is installed on pins 1-2 of jumper JU1. 5) Verify that a shunt is installed on pins 2-3 of jumper JU3. 6) Turn on the DC power supply. 7) Enable the load. 8) Verify that the voltmeter displays 1.8V. Detailed Description of Hardware The MAX15058 EV kit provides a proven design to evaluate the MAX15058 high-efficiency, 3A, step-down regulator with integrated switches. The applications include distributed power systems, portable devices, and preregulators. The EV kit is preset for 1.8V output at load currents up to 3A from a 2.8V to 5.5V input supply. The IC features a 1MHz fixed switching frequency, which allows the EV kit to achieve an allceramic capacitor design and fast transient responses. Reference Input and Soft-Start (SS/REFIN) The device utilizes an adjustable soft-start function to limit inrush current during startup. The soft-start time is adjusted by the value of C4, the external capacitor from SS/REFIN to GND. By default, C4 is currently 22000pF, which gives a soft-start time of approximately 1.3ms. To adjust the soft-start time, determine C4 using the following formula: C4 = (10FA x tSS)/0.6V where tSS is the required soft-start time in seconds and C4 is in farads. C4 should be a minimum 1nF capacitor between SS/REFIN and GND. When no external reference is applied at SS/REFIN, the device uses the internal 0.6V reference. Setting the Output Voltage The EV kit can be adjusted from 0.6V up to 0.94 x VIN by changing the values of resistors R1 and R2. To determine the value of the resistor-divider, first select R1 between 2kI and 10kI and then use the following equation to calculate R2: R2 = (VFB x R1)/(VOUT - VFB) where VFB is equal to the reference voltage at SS/REFIN and VOUT is the output. If no external reference is applied at SS/REFIN, the internal reference is automatically selected and VFB becomes 0.6V. In the case of VOUT = 0.6V, set R2 to 0I. When R2 is changed, compensation components C5, C6, and R3 must be recalculated to ensure loop stability (refer to the Compensation Design Guidelines section in the MAX15058 IC data sheet). Regulator Enable (EN) The IC features an enable input. For normal operation, a shunt should be installed on pins 1-2 of jumper JU1. To disable the output, install a shunt on pins 2-3 of JU1. See Table 1 for JU1 shunt positions. 2 _______________________________________________________________________________________ MAX15058 Evaluation Kit SHUNT POSITION DEVICE OUTPUT 1-2* Enabled 2-3 Disabled *Default position. Skip-Mode Input (SKIP) The device offers selectable skip-mode functionality to reduce current consumption and achieve a higher efficiency at light loads. To operate in skip mode, install a shunt on jumper JU2. For normal operation, remove the shunt from JU2. See Table 2 for JU2 shunt positions. Power Good (PGOOD) Table 2. Skip-Mode Input (SKIP) Jumper JU2 Description SHUNT POSITION SKIP PIN MODE Installed Connected to EN Skip-mode operation Unconnected Normal operation Not installed* *Default position. PGOOD is an open-drain output that deasserts when VFB is above 555mV (typ), and asserts low if VFB is below 533mV (typ). On the EV kit, the PGOOD PCB pad is pulled up through resistor R4. The EV kit gives the option to pull up PGOOD to the IN supply or a user-supplied external voltage through configuration of jumper JU3. See Table 3 for JU3 shunt positions. Table 3. R4 Pullup Reference Jumper JU3 Description SHUNT POSITION R4 PULLUP REFERENCE 1-2 External user-supplied voltage 2-3* On-board IN supply *Default position. _______________________________________________________________________________________ 3 Evaluates: MAX15058 Table 1. Regulator Enable (EN) Jumper JU1 Description Evaluates: MAX15058 MAX15058 Evaluation Kit Figure 1. MAX15058 EV Kit Schematic 4 _______________________________________________________________________________________ MAX15058 Evaluation Kit Evaluates: MAX15058 1.0" 1.0" Figure 2. MAX15058 EV Kit Component Placement Guide-- Component Side Figure 3. MAX15058 EV Kit Component PCB Layout-- Component Side 1.0" Figure 4. MAX15058 EV Kit PCB Layout--Inner Layer 2 _______________________________________________________________________________________ 5 Evaluates: MAX15058 MAX15058 Evaluation Kit 1.0" 1.0" Figure 5. MAX15058 EV Kit PCB Layout--Inner Layer 3 Figure 6. MAX15058 EV Kit PCB Layout--Solder Side 6 _______________________________________________________________________________________ MAX15058 Evaluation Kit REVISION NUMBER REVISION_ DATE 0 12/10 DESCRIPTION Initial release PAGES_ CHANGED -- Maxim cannot assume responsibility for use of any circuitry other than circuitry entirely embodied in a Maxim product. No circuit patent licenses are implied. Maxim reserves the right to change the circuitry and specifications without notice at any time. Maxim Integrated Products, 120 San Gabriel Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 408-737-7600 (c) 2010 Maxim Integrated Products 7 Maxim is a registered trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. 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