19-6009; Rev 0; 8/11 MAX15108 Evaluation Kit Evaluates: MAX15108 General Description The MAX15108 evaluation kit (EV kit) provides a proven design to evaluate the MAX15108 high-efficiency, 8A, step-down regulator with integrated switches in a 20-bump wafer-level package (WLP). The EV kit is preset for 1.5V output at load currents up to 8A from a 2.7V to 5.5V input supply. The device 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 2.7V 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 (Forced PWM) 0.6V Up to 0.85 x VIN (Skip Mode) S Enable Input/Power-Good Output S Selectable Skip-Mode Functionality S Proven PCB Layout S Fully Assembled and Tested Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet. Component List DESIGNATION QTY DESCRIPTION C1, C2, C19 3 10FF Q10%, 6.3V X5R ceramic capacitors (0603) Murata GRM188R60J106K TDK C1608X5R0J106K C3, C4, C21 0 Not installed, ceramic capacitors (0603) C5, C7, C8, C9 C6 C14 C15 4 47FF Q20%, 6.3V X5R ceramic capacitors (1206) Murata GRM31CR60J476M TDK C3216X5R0J476M 1 2200pF Q10%, 50V X7R ceramic capacitor (0603) Murata GRM188R71H222K TDK C1608X7R1H222K 1 100pF Q5%, 50V C0G ceramic capacitor (0603) Murata GRM1885C1H101J TDK C1608C0G1H101J 1 4700pF Q10%, 50V X7R ceramic capacitor (0603) Murata GRM188R71H472K TDK C1608X7R1H472K DESIGNATION QTY DESCRIPTION C16 1 0.033FF Q10%, 16V X7R ceramic capacitor (0603) Murata GRM188R71C333K Taiyo Yuden EMK107BJ333KA C20 1 1FF Q10%, 6.3V X7R ceramic capacitor (0603) Murata GRM188R70J105K C22 0 Not installed, 220FF Q20%, 10V aluminum electrolytic capacitor (6.3mm x 7.7mm) C23 1 2.2FF Q10%,10V X7R ceramic capacitor (0603) Murata GRM188R71A225K JU1 1 2-pin header JU2 1 3-pin header L1 1 0.33FH, 18A inductor Vishay IHLP2525BD01R33M01 R1 1 8.06kI Q1% resistor (0603) R2 1 5.36kI Q1% resistor (0603) R3 1 2.43kI Q1% resistor (0603) __________________________________________________________________ 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. MAX15108 Evaluation Kit Evaluates: MAX15108 Component List (continued) DESIGNATION QTY R4, R5 2 100kI Q5% resistors (0603) DESCRIPTION R6 1 10I Q5% resistor (0603) R8 1 1I Q1% resistor (0805) R9 1 1kI Q5% resistor (0603) R10 1 10kI Q5% resistor (0603) R11 0 Not installed, resistor (0603) DESIGNATION QTY DESCRIPTION U1 1 8A current-mode buck converter (20 WLP) Maxim MAX15108EWP+ — 2 Shunts — 1 PCB: MAX15108 EVALUATION KIT Component Suppliers SUPPLIER PHONE WEBSITE Murata Electronics North America, Inc. 770-436-1300 www.murata-northamerica.com Taiyo Yuden 800-348-2496 www.t-yuden.com TDK Corp. 847-803-6100 www.component.tdk.com Vishay 402-563-6866 www.vishay.com Note: Indicate that you are using the MAX15108 when contacting these component suppliers. • MAX15108 EV kit Quick Start Detailed Description of Hardware Recommended Equipment The MAX15108 EV kit provides a proven design to evaluate the MAX15108 high-efficiency, 8A, step-down regulator with integrated switches. The applications include distributed power systems, portable devices, and preregulators. The EV kit is preset for 1.5V output at load currents up to 8A from a 2.7V to 5.5V input supply. The device features a 1MHz fixed switching frequency, which allows the EV kit to achieve an all-ceramic capacitor design and fast transient responses. A placeholder for an input aluminum electrolytic capacitor (C22) is provided to damp the input if long wires are used; they are not required in a tight system design. • 5V, 5A DC power supply • Load capable of sinking 8A • 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 PCB pad and the negative terminal to the nearest PGND PCB pad. 2) Connect the positive terminal of the 8A load to the OUT PCB pad and the negative terminal to the nearest PGND PCB pad. 3) Connect the digital voltmeter across the OUT PCB pad and the nearest PGND PCB pad. 4) Verify that a shunt is installed on jumper JU1. Soft-Start (SS) The device utilizes an adjustable soft-start function to limit inrush current during startup. The soft-start time is adjusted by the value of C16, the external capacitor from SS to GND. By default, C16 is currently 0.033FF, which gives a soft-start time of approximately 2ms. To adjust the soft-start time, determine C16 using the following formula: C16 = (10FA x tSS)/0.6V 5) Verify that a shunt is installed on pins 2-3 on jumper JU2. where tSS is the required soft-start time in seconds and C16 is in farads. 6) Turn on the DC power supply. An external tracking reference with steady-state value between 0 and VIN - 2V can be applied to SS. Refer to the Programmable Soft-Start (SS) section in the MAX15108 IC data sheet for a more detailed description. 7) Enable the load. 8) Verify that the voltmeter displays 1.5V. __________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products 2 MAX15108 Evaluation Kit Evaluates: MAX15108 Setting the Output Voltage The EV kit can be adjusted from 0.6V up to 0.94 x VIN (forced PWM) by changing the values of resistors R1 and R2. To determine the value of the resistor-divider, first select R2 between 1kI and 20kI. Then use the following equation to calculate R1: Regulator Enable (EN) The device features a regulator enable input. For normal operation, a shunt should be installed on jumper JU1. To disable the output, remove the shunt on JU1 and the EN pin will be pulled to PGND through resistor R4. See Table 1 for JU1 settings. R1 = R2 [(VOUT/VFB) - 1] Skip-Mode Input (SKIP) where VFB is the feedback threshold voltage (VFB = 0.6V) and VOUT is the desired output. When regulating for an output of 0.6V in skip mode, set R1 to 0I and keep R2 connected from FB to ground. When R1 is changed, compensation components C14, R3, and C15 must be changed to ensure loop stability. Refer to the Compensation Design Guidelines section in the MAX15108 IC data sheet. Table 1. Regulator Enable (EN) Jumper JU1 Description SHUNT POSITION EN PIN DEVICE OUTPUT Installed* Connected to IN Enabled Not installed Pulled to PGND through R4 Disabled *Default position. 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 pins 1-2 on jumper JU2. See Table 2 for JU2 settings. Caution: Do not change the setting of the skip jumper while the device is operating. Table 2. Skip-Mode Input (SKIP) Jumper JU2 Description SHUNT POSITION SKIP PIN MODE 1-2 Connected to EN Skip-mode operation 2-3* Connected to PGND Forced-PWM operation *Default position. __________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products 3 MAX15108 Evaluation Kit Evaluates: MAX15108 Figure 1. MAX15108 EV Kit Schematic __________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products 4 MAX15108 Evaluation Kit Evaluates: MAX15108 1.0’’ Figure 2. MAX15108 EV Kit Component Placement Guide— Component Side 1.0’’ Figure 3. MAX15108 EV Kit PCB Layout—Component Side 1.0’’ Figure 4. MAX15108 EV Kit PCB Layout—Inner Layer 2 1.0’’ Figure 5. MAX15108 EV Kit PCB Layout—Inner Layer 3 __________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products 5 MAX15108 Evaluation Kit Evaluates: MAX15108 1.0’’ Figure 6. MAX15108 EV Kit PCB Layout—Solder Side 1.0’’ Figure 7. MAX15108 EV Kit Component Placement Guide— Solder Side __________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products 6 MAX15108 Evaluation Kit Evaluates: MAX15108 Ordering Information PART TYPE MAX15108EVKIT# EV Kit #Denotes RoHS compliant. __________________________________________________________________ Maxim Integrated Products 7 MAX15108 Evaluation Kit Evaluates: MAX15108 Revision History REVISION NUMBER REVISION DATE 0 8/11 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. 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