MAXIM MAX1734EVKIT

19-1793; Rev 0; 8/00
MAX1734 Evaluation Kit
Features
♦ +2.7V to +5.5V Battery Input Voltage
The MAX1734 features an internal P-channel MOSFET
switch, a synchronous rectifier, logic-controlled
shutdown, and digital soft-start to limit startup current.
The MAX1734 EV kit provides low quiescent current
and efficiency up to 93%, providing maximum battery
life. High-frequency operation up to 1.2MHz with a maximum duty cycle of 100% allows the use of tiny surfacemount components. The EV kit can also evaluate the
MAX1733 after modifications.
♦ Internal P-Channel Switch and Synchronous
Rectifier
♦ +1.8V Output Voltage
♦ 250mA Output Current
♦ Efficiency >85% from 2mA to 250mA
♦ 0.01µA (typ) IC Shutdown Current
♦ 50µA Quiescent Supply Current
♦ Up to 1.2MHz (max) Switching Frequency
♦ Surface-Mount Components
♦ Fully Assembled and Tested
Component List
DESIGNATION QTY
C1
1
Ordering Information
DESCRIPTION
2.2µF, 10V X5R ceramic capacitor
Taiyo Yuden LMK325BJ106MN or
Taiyo Yuden LMK212BJ225MG
C2
1
22µF, 6.3V tantalum capacitor
AVX TAJA226M006R
JU1
1
3-pin header
L1
1
10µH inductor
Sumida CR43-100MC
R1, R2
0
Not installed
U1
1
MAX1734EUK18 (5-pin SOT23, top
mark ADKW)
None
1
Shunt
None
1
MAX1734 PC board
None
1
MAX1734 data sheet
None
1
MAX1734 EV kit manual
PART
MAX1734EVKIT
TEMP. RANGE
0°C to +70°C
IC PACKAGE
5 SOT23
Quick Start
The MAX1734 EV kit is fully assembled and tested.
Follow these steps to verify board operation. Do not
turn on the power supply until all connections are
completed:
1) Connect a +2.7V (for guaranteed startup) to +5.5V
supply to the VIN pad. Connect the supply ground to
the GND pad.
2) Connect a voltmeter to the VOUT pad.
3) Verify that the shunt is across pins 1 and 2 on JU1,
thus enabling the MAX1734.
4) Turn on the power supply and verify that the output is
at +1.8V.
Component Suppliers
PHONE
FAX
AVX
SUPPLIER
803-946-0690
803-626-3123
Sumida USA
847-956-0666
847-956-0702
Taiyo Yuden
408-573-4150
408-573-4159
Note: Please indicate that you are using the MAX1734 when
contacting these component suppliers.
For instructions on selecting the feedback resistors for
other output voltages, see Evaluating Other Output
Voltages.
Detailed Description
The MAX1734 EV kit contains a highly efficient switchingregulator circuit. The circuit provides a +1.8V output at
250mA from a +2.7V to +5.5V input voltage range.
Digital soft-start limits current during startup.
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Evaluates: MAX1733/MAX1734
General Description
The MAX1734 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled
and tested surface-mount PC board that contains a
switching-regulator circuit configured for a +1.8V output.
At up to 250mA, it accepts inputs from a +2.7VDC to
+5.5VDC source or a 1-cell lithium-ion (Li+) or 2- to
3-cell battery.
Evaluates: MAX1733/MAX1734
MAX1734 Evaluation Kit
Jumper Selection (Shutdown Mode)
Table 1. Jumper JU1 Functions
The MAX1734 EV kit features a shutdown mode that
reduces the MAX1734 quiescent current below 5µA
(max), preserving battery life. The 3-pin header, JU1,
selects the shutdown mode for the circuit. Table 1 lists
the selectable jumper options.
SHUNT LOCATION
SHDN PIN
MAX1734
OUTPUT
1, 2
Connected to VIN
MAX1734 enabled,
VOUT = +1.8V
2, 3
Connected to GND
Shutdown mode,
VOUT = 0
Evaluating Other Output Voltages
The output is set to +1.8V by shorting the feedback pin
(FB/OUT) to VOUT. This is the default setting for the
MAX1734 EV kit. To generate output voltages other
than +1.8V (+1.25V to +2.0V), the MAX1734EUK18
must be replaced with a different output MAX1734 or
the MAX1733EUK. When using a MAX1733, cut the PC
board trace to the mounting pads of R1, and select the
external voltage-divider resistors (R1, R2). Refer to the
Setting the Output Voltage section in the MAX1733 data
sheet for instructions on selecting R1 and R2.
1
VIN
LX
IN
5
U1
3
C1
2.2µF
10V
SHDN
JU1
FB/OUT
2
VOUT
R1
(SHORTED BY
PC BOARD TRACE)
MAX1734
1
L1
10µH
C2
22µF
6.3V
4
3
GND
GND
R2
OPEN
2
SHDN
Figure 1. MAX1734 EV Kit Schematic
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GND
MAX1734 Evaluation Kit
1.0"
Figure 2. MAX1734 EV Kit Component Placement Guide—
Component Side
1.0"
Figure 3. MAX1734 EV Kit Component Placement Guide—
Solder Side
1.0"
Figure 4. MAX1734 EV Kit PC Board Layout—Component Side
Figure 5. MAX1734 EV Kit PC Board Layout—Solder Side
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Evaluates: MAX1733/MAX1734
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