MAXIM MAX1760EVKIT

19-1660; Rev 0; 8/00
MAX1760 Evaluation Kit
The MAX1760 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled
and tested surface-mount circuit board that contains a
boost switching-regulator circuit. The EV kit provides a
regulated +3.3V output at up to 800mA of current. The
input voltage range is +0.7V to +5.5V. However, the
output voltage will rise above the regulation point for
input voltages exceeding 3.3V. A one- or two-cell battery input can also be used to power the EV kit.
The MAX1760 features an internal N-channel MOSFET
switch, a synchronous rectifier, and a pin-selectable
forced PWM mode. The MAX1760 EV kit demonstrates
low quiescent current and power efficiency up to 96%,
thus increasing battery life. Operation at 1MHz allows
the use of tiny surface-mount components.
Features
♦ +0.7V to +5.5V Input Voltage
♦ +3.3V Output Voltage
♦ Internal Synchronous Rectifier Provides up to
96% Efficiency
♦ Output is Adjustable with External Resistors
♦ Up to 800mA Output
♦ On-Chip N-Channel Switch
♦ 1µA Shutdown Current
♦ 1MHz Switching Frequency
♦ Fixed-Frequency PWM Operation
♦ Surface-Mount Components
♦ Fully Assembled and Tested
Component List
DESIGNATION QTY
DESCRIPTION
C1
1
33µF, 16V, low-ESR electrolytic cap
Sanyo 16TPC33M
C2
1
100µF, 6.3V, low-ESR electrolytic cap
Sanyo 6TPC100M
C3
1
1µF, 10V, X5R ceramic cap (0805)
Taiyo Yuden LMK212BJ105MG
C4
1
0.68µF, 10V, X5R ceramic cap (0805)
Taiyo Yuden LMK212BJ684KG
C5
1
0.22µF, 25V, X7R ceramic cap (1206)
Taiyo Yuden TMK316BJ224KF
C6
0
Not installed (0805)
D1
1
Not installed, Nihon EP10QY03
L1
1
3.3µH, 1.4A inductor
Coilcraft DO1606T-332
R3
1
4.7Ω ±5% resistor (0805)
R1, R2, R4, R5
0
Not installed (0805)
U1
1
Maxim MAX1760EUB (10-pin µMAX)
JU1, JU2
2
3-pin headers
None
2
Shunts (JU1, JU2)
None
1
MAX1760 PC board
None
1
MAX1760 data sheet
None
1
MAX1760 EV kit data sheet
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP. RANGE
MAX1760EVKIT
0°C to +70°C
IC PACKAGE
10 µMAX
Component Suppliers
PHONE
FAX
Coilcraft
SUPPLIER
847-639-6400
847-639-1469
Nihon USA
661-867-2555
661-867-2698
Sanyo USA
619-661-6835
619-661-1055
Taiyo Yuden
408-573-4150
408-573-4159
Note: Please indicate that you are using the MAX1760 when
contacting these component suppliers.
Quick Start
The MAX1760 EV kit is fully assembled and tested.
Follow these steps to verify board operation for a +3.3V
output. Do not turn on the power supply until all connections are completed.
1) Connect a +1.1V to +3.2V DC power supply to the
VIN pad. Connect the supply ground to the GND
pad.
2) Connect a voltmeter to the VOUT pad.
3) Verify that jumper JU1 (ON) has a shunt across pins
2 and 3 and jumper JU2 (CLK/SEL) has a shunt
across pins 1 and 2.
4) Turn on the power supply and verify that the main
output is +3.3V.
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Table 1. Jumper JU1 Functions
SHUNT
LOCATION
ON PIN
1-2
Connected to VOUT
2-3
Connected to GND
MAX1760 OUTPUT
Shutdown mode,
VOUT = VIN - VDIODE
MAX1760 enabled,
VOUT = +3.3V
Table 2. Jumper JU2 Functions
SHUNT
LOCATION
CLK/SEL PIN
1-2
Connected to VOUT
Forced PWM mode:
PWM operation at all
loads
2-3
Connected to GND
Normal mode: PFM at
light load and PWM at
medium to heavy load
None
Clock connected to
CLK/SEL pad
PWM mode synchronized to external
500kHz to 1200kHz
range clock
Detailed Description
The MAX1760 EV kit contains a boost switching-regulator circuit that provides a +3.3V output. The circuit
requires a +0.7V to +3.2V input voltage to maintain regulation. The output supplies up to 800mA as configured.
The output voltage can also be adjusted from +2.5V to
+5.5V with external resistors. The MAX1760 EV kit permits jumper-selectable operational modes: normal
mode, forced PWM mode, and forced PWM mode with
the internal oscillator synchronized to an external clock.
Jumper Selection
Two PC board jumpers provide the user with various
operating configurations. Shutdown mode and CLK/
SEL mode are configurable via jumpers.
Shutdown Mode
The MAX1760 EV kit features a shutdown mode that
reduces the IC’s quiescent current to 1µA (typ), preserving battery life. The 3-pin jumper, JU1, selects the
shutdown mode for the circuit. Table 1 lists the selectable jumper options.
CLK/SEL Operating Mode
Jumper JU2 controls the CLK/SEL pin operating mode.
Options include low-noise forced PWM mode, normal
mode, and an external clock source to drive the
CLK/SEL pin. The external clock source must operate in
the 500kHz to 1200kHz range. Table 2 lists the
CLK/SEL jumper options.
OPERATING MODE
Evaluating Other Output Voltages
The output is set to +3.3V by grounding the feedback
pin (FB). To generate output voltages other than +3.3V
(+2.5V to +5.5V), cut open the PC board trace shorting
R2, and select the external voltage-divider resistors
(R1, R2). Refer to the Setting the Output Voltage section
in the MAX1760 data sheet for instructions on selecting
R1 and R2. To maintain a regulated output, the input
voltage range is +0.7V to VOUT to maintain a regulated
output.
Evaluating Other Current Limits
The EV kit inductor current limit can be set from 625mA
to 1250mA. The EV kit is factory-configured for
1250mA. To set the current limit to 625mA, cut open the
PC board trace shorting R4, and insert 1MΩ resistors
for R4 and R5. Refer to the Setting the Switch Current
and Soft Start section of the MAX1760 data sheet to
select other R4 and R5 values.
Enabling Soft-Start
The MAX1760 soft-start feature will limit inrush current
during startup. Installing capacitor C6 activates this
feature. Refer to the Setting the Switch Current and
Soft-Start section in the MAX1760 data sheet for
instructions on selecting C6 values.
Evaluating Lower Startup Input Voltages
The MAX1760 EV kit can operate from DC supply voltages down to +0.7V. Install Schottky diode, D1, to
ensure startup when V IN is below +1.1V. Refer
to the Output Diode section in the MAX1760 data sheet
for instructions on selecting D1. D1 is not needed for
input voltages above +1.1V.
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VOUT
GND
CLK/SEL
ON
C1
33µF
16V
3
1
2
1
3
2
JU2
JU1
C5
0.22µF
25V
R5
OPEN
C6
OPEN
R4
SHORT
1
2
6
10
PGND
7
3
FB
OUT
POUT
LX
GND
ISET
REF
U1
MAX1760
CLK/SEL
ON
L1
3.3µH
4
5
9
8
R2
SHORT
(PC TRACE)
R1
OPEN
D1
OPEN
C4
0.68µF
R3
4.7Ω
5%
C2
100µF
6.3V
GND
C3
1µF
10V
VOUT
+3.3V
VOUT
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VIN
+1.1V TO VOUT
MAX1760 Evaluation Kit
Figure 1. MAX1760 EV Kit Schematic
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1.0"
1.0"
Figure 2. MAX1760 EV Kit Component Placement Guide—
Top Silkscreen
1.0"
Figure 3. MAX1760 EV Kit Component Placement Guide—
Bottom Silkscreen
1.0"
Figure 4. MAX1760 EV Kit PC Board Layout—Component Side
Figure 5. MAX1760 EV Kit PC Board Layout—Solder Side
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