Evaluates: MAX16833/MAX16833B
MAX16833 Evaluation Kit
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General Description
The MAX16833 evaluation kit (EV kit) provides a proven
design to evaluate the MAX16833 high-voltage HB LED
driver with integrated high-side current sense. The EV
kit is set up for boost and buck-boost configurations
and operates from a 5V to 18V DC supply voltage. The
EV kit is configured to deliver up to 1A to one string of
LEDs. The total voltage of the string can vary from 3V to
36V. The anode of the LED string should be connected
to the LED+ terminal. The cathode of the LED string can
be connected either to the PGND (boost mode) or LED-
(buck-boost mode) terminal. In the case of the boost
mode, the input voltage should not exceed the LED
string voltage.
The EV kit PCB comes with a MAX16833AUE+ installed,
which is the frequency-dithering version. The EV kit also
comes with the pin-compatible MAX16833BAUE+, which
is the reference-voltage output version.
Features
S Configured for Boost and Buck-Boost
S Analog Dimming Control
S Proven PCB Layout
S Fully Assembled and Tested
Component List
+Denotes lead(Pb)-free and RoHS compliant.
Ordering Information
PART TYPE
MAX16833EVKIT+ EV Kit
DESIGNATION QTY DESCRIPTION
C1 1
22FF Q20%, 50V electrolytic
capacitor (6.3mm x 7.7mm)
SUN Electronic 50CE22PC
C2, C5, C13,
C14 4
4.7FF Q10%, 100V X7R ceramic
capacitors (2220)
Murata GRM55ER72A475K
C3, C4 2
1FF Q10%, 16V X7R ceramic
capacitors (0603)
Murata GRM188R71C05K
C6, C11, C15 3
4.7FF Q10%, 50V X7R ceramic
capacitors (1210)
Murata GRM32ER71H475K
C7, C10 2
0.1FF Q10%, 16V X7R ceramic
capacitors (0603)
Murata GRM188R71C104K
C8 1
680pF Q5%, 50V C0G ceramic
capacitor (0603)
Murata GRM1885C1H681JA01D
C9 1
33000pF Q10%, 16V X7R
ceramic capacitor (0603)
Murata GRM188R71C333KA01D
DESIGNATION QTY DESCRIPTION
C12 1
4.7FF Q10%, 25V X7R ceramic
capacitor (1206)
Murata GRM31CR71E475M
C16 1
0.1FF Q10%, 50V X7R ceramic
capacitor (0603)
Murata GRM188R71H104K
C17 1
22pF Q10%, 50V C0G ceramic
capacitor (0603)
Murata GRM1885C1H220J
C18 1
1000pF Q10%, 50V X7R ceramic
capacitor (0603)
Murata GCM188R71H102KA37D
D1 1 100V, 3A Schottky diode (SMC)
Vishay 30BQ100TRPbF
D2 1 75V, 15mA diode (3 SOT323)
Diodes Inc. MMBD4148W
D3 0 Not installed, diode (3 SOT323)
D4 1
40V, 350mA Schottky diode
(3 SOD323)
Diodes Inc. SD103AWS-7-F
JU1, JU2 22-pin headers
JU3 1 3-pin header
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Note: Indicate that you are using the MAX16833 when contacting these component suppliers.
Component Suppliers
Component List (continued)
*EP = Exposed pad.
SUPPLIER PHONE WEBSITE
Diodes Incorporated 805-446-4800 www.diodes.com
International Rectifier 310-322-3331 www.irf.com
IRC, Inc. 361-992-7900 www.irctt.com
Murata Electronics North America, Inc. 770-436-1300 www.murata-northamerica.com
SUN Electronic Industries Corporation 619-661-8288 www.sunelec.co.jp
Sumida Corp. 847-545-6700 www.sumida.com
Vishay 402-563-6866 www.vishay.com
DESIGNATION QTY DESCRIPTION
L1 1
9.5FH, 8.5A inductor
(14.9mm x 14.9mm)
Sumida CDEP147NP-9R5MC-95
M1 1
100V, 42A n-channel MOSFET
(DPAK)
International Rectifier
IRLR3110ZPbF
M2 1
100V, 12A p-channel MOSFET
(D2PAK)
Vishay SiHF9530S
M3 0 Not installed, MOSFET (DPAK)
R1, R16 0
Not installed, resistors (0603)
R1 is shorted by PC trace;
R16 is open
R2, R14 2
0.05I Q1% sense resistors
(2512)
IRC LRC-LR2512LF-01-R050-F
R3 1 536kI Q1% resistor (0603)
R4 1 0.2I Q1% sense resistor (2010)
IRC LRC-LR2010LF-01-R200-F
R5, R8 2 10kI Q1% resistors (0603)
DESIGNATION QTY DESCRIPTION
R6 1 22I Q1% resistor (0603)
R7 1 44.2kI Q1% resistor (0603)
R9 1 150kI Q1% resistor (0603)
R10 1 20kI Q1% resistor (0603)
R11 1 49.9kI Q1% resistor (0603)
R12 1 2.2I Q5% resistor (0603)
R13 1 4.02kI Q1% resistor (0603)
R15 1 10I Q5% resistor (0603)
R17 1 100I Q1% resistor (0603)
R18 1 50kI potentiometer
(9.53mm x 4.83mm x 10.03mm)
R19 1 24.9kI Q1% resistor (0603)
R20 1 220I Q1% resistor (0603)
U1 1 LED driver (16 TSSOP-EP*)
Maxim MAX16833AUE+
— 1 LED driver (16 TSSOP-EP*)
Maxim MAX16833BAUE+
— 3 Shunts
— 1 PCB: MAX16833 EVALUATION
KIT+
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MAX16833 Evaluation Kit
Quick Start
Required Equipment
• MAX16833 EV kit
• 5V to 18V, 8A DC power supply
• A series-connected LED string rated at 1A
• Oscilloscope with a current probe
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) Verify that all jumpers (JU1, JU2, and JU3) are in
their default positions, as shown in Table 1.
2) Connect the positive terminal of the DC supply to
the VIN pad and the negative terminal to the nearest
PGND pad.
3) Connect the LED string across the LED+ and LED-
pads of the EV kit for buck-boost configuration (for
boost configuration, connect the LED string across
the LED+ and PGND pads of the EV kit. The LED
string voltage should be higher than the input volt-
age in this configuration).
4) Clip the current probe on the wire connected to the
LED string.
5) Turn on the DC power supply.
6) Verify that the LEDs turn on.
7) Verify that the oscilloscope displays approximately
1A.
*Default position.
Table 1. Jumper Descriptions (JU1, JU2, JU3)
JUMPER SHUNT
POSITION DESCRIPTION
JU1
1-2* Connects the ICTRL pin of the MAX16833 to a voltage higher than 1.23V. The LED current level
is now using the internal reference. The shunt of JU2 must not be installed for proper operation.
Open Disconnects the ICTRL pin of the MAX16833 from the external voltage-divider on the VCC pin.
Allows the user to apply an external voltage to set the LED current level.
JU2
1-2 Used only for the MAX16833B. For the MAX16833, this jumper is open. For the MAX16833B,
this allows adjustment of the voltage on the ICTRL pin by adjusting potentiometer R18.
Open* Disconnects the ICTRL pin of the MAX16833/MAX16833B from potentiometer R18. An external
voltage between 0 and 5.5V can be applied to the ICTRL pad.
JU3
1-2* Install for the default position for both the MAX16833 and MAX16833B.
2-3 Allows dithering of the switching frequency to achieve spread spectrum for the MAX16833. The
shunt of JU2 must not be installed for proper operation.
Open The voltage at the ICTRL pin of the MAX16833 is determined by the voltage at the ICTRL pad,
or if JU1 is installed, the voltage-divider R7 and R8.
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Detailed Description of Hardware
The MAX16833 EV kit provides a proven design to evalu-
ate the MAX16833 high-voltage HB LED driver with inte-
grated high-side current sense. The EV kit is set up for
boost and buck-boost configurations and operates from
a 5V to 18V DC supply voltage. The EV kit is configured
to deliver up to 1A to a series LED string. The string for-
ward voltage can vary from 3V to 36V.
Analog Dimming Control (ICTRL)
When JU1 is installed, the ICTRL pin is connected to the
voltage-divider of R7 and R8, which sets the voltage at
ICTRL (VICTRL) to 1.29V when input supply is above 7V
and 890mV when the input supply is 5V. When VICTRL >
1.23V, the internal reference sets the LED current (ILED)
using the following formula:
LED
200mV
IR4
=
In the case of the EV kit, ILED is set to 1A. If VICTRL <
1.23V, then VICTRL sets the LED current level.
Alternatively, the analog dimming can be controlled
by removing the shunt of JU1 and applying a voltage
between 0 and 5.5V on the ICTRL pad of the EV kit.
Pulse-Dimming Input (PWMDIM)
Pulse dimming can be achieved by applying a pulsating
voltage source on the PWMDIM pad of the EV kit. When
PWMDIM is pulled low, DIMOUT is pulled high and the
pulse-width modulated (PWM) switching is disabled.
Frequency Dithering (LFRAMP)
When JU3 is in the 2-3 position and JU2 is not installed,
frequency dithering is achieved.
Frequency Synchronization (RT/SYNC)
The devices can be synchronized to an external clock
by applying a synchronizing pulse on the RT/SYNC
input pin. Refer to the MAX16833/MAX16833B IC data
sheet for more information regarding synchronizing to an
external clock. Frequency dithering must be disabled for
external frequency synchronization.
Evaluating the MAX16833B
For evaluating the MAX16833B, replace the MAX16833
on the EV kit with a MAX16833B. The jumper configura-
tions are as follows: JU1 (open shunt position), JU2 (1-2
shunt position), JU3 (1-2 shunt position). See Table 1 for
details.
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Figure 1. MAX16833 EV Kit Schematic
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Figure 2. MAX16833 EV Kit Component Placement Guide—Component Side
Figure 3. MAX16833 EV Kit Component PCB Layout—Component Side
1.0”
1.0”
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Figure 4. MAX16833 EV Kit PCB Layout—Solder Side
Figure 5. MAX16833 EV Kit Component Placement Guide—Solder Side
1.0”
1.0”
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MAX16833 Evaluation Kit
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