Evaluation Board User Guide UG-117 One Technology Way • P.O. Box 9106 • Norwood, MA 02062-9106, U.S.A. • Tel: 781.329.4700 • Fax: 781.461.3113 • www.analog.com Setting Up the Evaluation Boards for the ADP160/ADP161/ADP162/ADP163 FEATURES GENERAL DESCRIPTION Input voltage range: 2.2 V to 5.5 V Output current range: 0 mA to 150 mA Output voltage accuracy: ±1% Operating temperature range: −40°C to +125°C The ADP160/ADP161/ADP162/ADP163 evaluation board is used to demonstrate the functionality of the ADP160/ADP161/ ADP162/ADP163 series of linear regulators. Simple device measurements such as line and load regulation, dropout voltage, and ground current can be demonstrated with only a single voltage supply, a voltmeter, an ammeter, and load resistors. For more information about the ADP160/ADP161/ADP162/ ADP163 linear regulator, see the ADP160/ADP161/ADP162/ ADP163 data sheet. Figure 2. WLCSP PCB Layout Figure 1. TSOT PCB Layout PLEASE SEE THE LAST PAGE FOR AN IMPORTANT WARNING AND LEGAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS. 08935-002 08935-001 EVALUATION BOARDS Rev. A | Page 1 of 8 UG-117 Evaluation Board User Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS Features .............................................................................................. 1 Line Regulation Measurements ...................................................5 General Description ......................................................................... 1 Load Regulation Measurements ..................................................5 Evaluation Boards ............................................................................. 1 Dropout Voltage Measurements..................................................5 Revision History ............................................................................... 2 Ground Current Measurements ..................................................6 Evaluation Board Hardware ............................................................ 3 Ground Current Consumption ...................................................7 Evaluation Board Configurations .............................................. 3 Ordering Information .......................................................................8 Output Voltage Measurements ................................................... 4 Bill of Materials ..............................................................................8 REVISION HISTORY 11/10—Rev. 0 to Rev. A Added ADP162 and ADP163 ...................................... Throughout Changes to Evaluation Board Configurations Section ................ 3 7/10—Revision 0: Initial Version Rev. A | Page 2 of 8 Evaluation Board User Guide UG-117 EVALUATION BOARD HARDWARE EVALUATION BOARD CONFIGURATIONS VOUT The ADP160/ADP161/ADP162/ADP163 evaluation board comes supplied with different components, depending on the version that is ordered. Components common to all versions are C1, C2, and J1. Resistors R1 and R2 and Jumper J2 are used for the adjustable output ADP161. Figure 3 and Figure 4 show the schematics of these evaluation board configurations. Table 1 describes the components. C1 J1 2 GND C2 J2 R1 NC/ ADJ 4 3 EN R2 Figure 3. Evaluation Board Schematic, TSOT VIN VIN VOUT VOUT C2 C1 U1 J1 EN GND 08935-004 The adjustable ADP161 has an output voltage range of 1.0 V to 4.0 V. The output voltage is set by the ratio of two external resistors, as shown in Figure 3. The device servos the output to maintain the voltage at the ADJ pin at 1.0 V referenced to ground. The current in R1 is then equal to 1.0 V/R2, and the current in R1 is the current in R2 plus the ADJ pin bias current. The ADJ pin bias current, 10 nA at 25°C, flows through R1 into the ADJ pin. The output voltage can be calculated using the following equation: VOUT 5 U1 08935-003 1 VIN Figure 4. Evaluation Board Schematic, WLCSP Table 1. Evaluation Board Hardware Components VOUT = 1.0 V(1 + R1/R2) + (ADJI-BIAS)(R1) The value of R1 should be less than 200 kΩ to minimize errors in the output voltage caused by the ADJ pin bias current. For example, when R1 and R2 each equal 200 kΩ, the output voltage is 2.0 V. The output voltage error introduced by the ADJ pin bias current is 1 mV or 0.05%. To minimize quiescent current in the ADP161 and ADP163, use high values of resistance for R1 and R2. Using a value of 1 MΩ for R2 keeps the total, no load quiescent current below 2 μA. Note, however, that high values of resistance introduce a small output voltage error. For example, assuming R1 and R2 are 1 MΩ, the output voltage is 2 V. Taking into account the nominal ADJ pin bias current of 10 nA, the output voltage error is 0.25%. Component U1 1 C1 2 C22 J1 J2 R1, R2 1 Description ADP160/ADP161/ADP162/ADP163low dropout linear regulator Input bypass capacitor, 1 μF, 0603 size Output capacitor, 1 μF, 0603 size Jumper (connects EN to VIN for automatic startup) Jumper (connects VOUT to the resistor divider for the adjustable ADP161) Resistor divider to set ADP161/ADP163 output voltage The evaluation board with the WLCSP package is the ADP16xCB-xxx-EVALZ. The evaluation board with the TSOT package is the. ADP16xUJ-xxx-EVALZ. 2 The ADP16x evaluation boards require only one input bypass capacitor and one output capacitor for stable operation. Note that in shutdown, the output is turned off and the divider current is zero. Rev. A | Page 3 of 8 UG-117 Evaluation Board User Guide OUTPUT VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS VOLTMETER VOLTAGE SOURCE 1.99711 – + + – 08935-005 LOAD Figure 5. Output Voltage Measurement Setup, TSOT VOLTMETER VOLTAGE SOURCE 1.99711 + – – + 08935-006 LOAD Figure 6. Output Voltage Measurement Setup, WLCSP Figure 5 and Figure 6 show how the evaluation board can be connected to a voltage source and a voltmeter for basic output voltage accuracy measurements. A resistor can be used as the load for the regulator. Ensure that the resistor has a power rating that is adequate to handle the power that is expected to be dissipated across it. An electronic load can also be used as an alternative. Ensure that the voltage source can supply enough current for the expected load levels. Follow these steps to connect to a voltage source and voltmeter: 1. 2. Connect the negative terminal (−) of the voltage source to one of the GND pads on the evaluation board. Connect the positive terminal (+) of the voltage source to the VIN pad of the evaluation board. 3. 4. 5. Connect a load between the VOUT pad and one of the GND pads. Connect the negative terminal (−) of the voltmeter to one of the GND pads. Connect the positive terminal (+) of the voltmeter to the VOUT pad. When these steps are completed, the voltage source can be turned on. If J1 is inserted (connecting EN to VIN for automatic startup), the regulator powers up. If the load current is large, the user must connect the voltmeter as close as possible to the output capacitor to reduce the effects of IR drops. Rev. A | Page 4 of 8 Evaluation Board User Guide UG-117 3.35 LINE REGULATION MEASUREMENTS 3.33 3.32 VOUT (V) 3.31 3.30 3.29 3.28 3.27 3.26 3.35 3.25 0.001 0.01 0.1 3.34 10 100 1k ILOAD (mA) 3.33 Figure 8. Output Voltage (VOUT) vs. Load Current (IOUT) at VIN = 3.7 V, VOUT = 3.3 V, TA = 25°C 3.32 3.31 DROPOUT VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS 3.30 Dropout voltage can be measured using the configurations shown in Figure 5 and Figure 6. Dropout voltage is defined as the input-to-output voltage differential when the input voltage is set to the nominal output voltage. This applies only to output voltages above 2.2 V. Dropout voltage increases with larger loads. 3.29 3.26 3.25 3.7 3.9 4.1 4.3 4.5 4.7 4.9 5.1 5.3 5.5 VIN (V) Figure 7. Output Voltage (VOUT) vs. Input Voltage (VIN) at VOUT = 3.3 V, TA = 25°C LOAD REGULATION MEASUREMENTS For load regulation measurements, the output of the regulator is monitored while the load is varied. For good load regulation, the output must change as little as possible with varying load. The input voltage must be held constant during this measurement. The load current can be varied from 0 mA to 150 mA. Figure 8 shows the typical load regulation performance of an ADP160 with a fixed 3.3 V output for an input voltage of 3.7 V. For more accurate measurements, a second voltmeter can be used to monitor the input voltage across the input capacitor. The input supply voltage may need to be adjusted to account for IR drops, especially if large load currents are used. Figure 9 shows the typical curve of dropout voltage measurements with different load currents. 250 VOUT = 2V VOUT = 3.3V 200 150 100 50 0 1 10 100 ILOAD (mA) 1k 08935-009 LOAD = 1µA LOAD = 100µA LOAD = 1mA LOAD = 10mA LOAD = 100mA LOAD = 150mA 3.27 08935-007 3.28 DROPOUT (mV) VOUT (V) 1 08935-008 For line regulation measurements, the output of the regulator is monitored while its input is varied. For good line regulation, the output must change as little as possible with varying input levels. To ensure that the device is not in dropout mode during this measurement, VIN must be varied between VOUTNOM + 0.4 V (or 2.2 V, whichever is greater) and VINMAX. For example, for an ADP160 with a fixed 3.3 V output, VIN needs to be varied between 2.7 V and 5.5 V. This measurement can be repeated under different load conditions. Figure 7 shows the typical line regulation performance of an ADP160 with a fixed 3.3 V output. 3.34 Figure 9. Dropout Voltage vs. Load Currents (ILOAD,), VOUT = 2.5 V and 3.3 V, TA = 25°C Rev. A | Page 5 of 8 UG-117 Evaluation Board User Guide GROUND CURRENT MEASUREMENTS VOLTAGE SOURCE – LOAD + AMMETER 0.00112 + 08935-010 – Figure 10. Ground Current Measurement Setup, TSOT VOLTAGE SOURCE – + LOAD AMMETER 0.00112 – 08935-011 + Figure 11. Ground Current Measurement Setup, WLCSP Figure 10 and Figure 11 show how the evaluation board can be connected to a voltage source and an ammeter for ground current measurements. A resistor can be used as the load for the regulator. Ensure that the resistor has a power rating that is adequate to handle the power expected to be dissipated across it. An electronic load can be used as an alternative. Ensure that the voltage source can supply enough current for the expected load levels. Follow these steps to connect to a voltage source and ammeter: 1. Connect the positive terminal (+) of the voltage source to the VIN pad on the evaluation board. 2. 3. 4. Connect the positive terminal (+) of the ammeter to one of the GND pads of the evaluation board. Connect the negative terminal (−) of the ammeter to the negative (−) terminal of the voltage source. Connect a load between the VOUT pad of the evaluation board and the negative (−) terminal of the voltage source. When these connection steps are completed, the voltage source can be turned on. If J1 is inserted (connecting EN to VIN for automatic startup), the regulator powers up. Rev. A | Page 6 of 8 Evaluation Board User Guide UG-117 100 When the device is disabled (EN = GND), ground current drops to less than 50 nA. 10 1 LOAD = 10mA LOAD = 100mA LOAD = 150mA NO LOAD LOAD = 1µA LOAD = 100µA LOAD = 1mA 0.1 3.7 3.9 4.1 4.3 4.5 4.7 4.9 5.1 5.3 5.5 08935-012 Ground current measurements can determine how much current the internal circuits of the regulator consume while the circuits perform the regulation function. To be efficient, the regulator must consume as little current as possible. Typically, the regulator uses the maximum current when supplying its largest load level (150 mA). Figure 12 shows the typical ground current consumption for various load levels at VOUT = 3.3 V and TA = 25°C. GROUND CURRENT (µA) GROUND CURRENT CONSUMPTION VIN (V) Figure 12. Ground Current vs. Input Voltage (VIN), VOUT = 3.3 V, TA = 25°C Rev. A | Page 7 of 8 UG-117 Evaluation Board User Guide ORDERING INFORMATION BILL OF MATERIALS Table 2. Reference Designator C1, C2 J1, J2 U1 R1, R2 Description Capacitor, MLCC, 1 μF, 16 V, 0603, X5R Header, single, STR, 2 pins IC, LDO regulator Resistor, 0402 Manufacturer Murata (or equivalent) Sullins Connector Solutions Analog Devices, Inc. Part No. GRM188R61C105KA93 PEC02SAAN ADP160/ADP161/ADP162/ADP163 ESD Caution ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Charged devices and circuit boards can discharge without detection. Although this product features patented or proprietary protection circuitry, damage may occur on devices subjected to high energy ESD. Therefore, proper ESD precautions should be taken to avoid performance degradation or loss of functionality. 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