MAX15058 Evaluation Kit
Evaluates: MAX15058
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General Description
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
Component List
19-5665; Rev 0; 12/10
+Denotes lead(Pb)-free and RoHS compliant.
PART TYPE
MAX15058EVKIT+ EV Kit
DESIGNATION QTY DESCRIPTION
C1, C8 0 Not installed, ceramic
capacitors (1206)
C2, C7,
C10 3
22FF Q20%, 6.3V X5R ceramic
capacitors (1206)
Murata GRM31CR60J226K
TDK C3216X5R0J226M
C3, C6 2
1000pF Q10%, 50V X7R
ceramic capacitors (0603)
TDK C1608X7R1H102K
Murata GRM188R71H102K
C4 1
22000pF Q10%, 50V X7R
ceramic capacitor (0603)
Murata GRM188R71H223K
TDK C1608X7R1H223K
C5 0 Not installed, ceramic
capacitor (0603)
C9 1
100pF Q10%, 6.3V X7R ceramic
capacitor (0603)
TDK C1608X7R1H101K
DESIGNATION QTY DESCRIPTION
JU1, JU3 2 3-pin headers
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+
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Quick Start
Recommended Equipment
• MAX15058 EV kit
• 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 out-
put 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.
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 follow-
ing 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 equa-
tion 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 refer-
ence 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.
Note: Indicate that you are using the MAX15058 when contacting these component suppliers.
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
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Skip-Mode Input (SKIP)
The device offers selectable skip-mode functionality to
reduce current consumption and achieve a higher effi-
ciency 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)
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 2. Skip-Mode Input (SKIP) Jumper
JU2 Description
*Default position.
Table 3. R4 Pullup Reference Jumper JU3
Description
Table 1. Regulator Enable (EN) Jumper
JU1 Description
*Default position.
*Default position.
SHUNT POSITION DEVICE OUTPUT
1-2* Enabled
2-3 Disabled
SHUNT POSITION SKIP PIN MODE
Installed Connected to EN Skip-mode
operation
Not installed* Unconnected Normal operation
SHUNT POSITION R4 PULLUP REFERENCE
1-2 External user-supplied voltage
2-3* On-board IN supply
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Figure 1. MAX15058 EV Kit Schematic
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Figure 2. MAX15058 EV Kit Component Placement Guide—
Component Side
Figure 3. MAX15058 EV Kit Component PCB Layout—
Component Side
Figure 4. MAX15058 EV Kit PCB Layout—Inner Layer 2
1.0” 1.0”
1.0”
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Figure 5. MAX15058 EV Kit PCB Layout—Inner Layer 3 Figure 6. MAX15058 EV Kit PCB Layout—Solder Side
1.0” 1.0”
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