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MAX20028 Evaluation Kit
General Description
The MAX20028 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled
and tested surface-mount PCB that contains all the
components necessary to evaluate the MAX20028
power-management IC (PMIC). The EV kit includes one
high-voltage step-down controller and two low-voltage
step-down converters.
The EV kit can operate from 3.5V to 36V input voltages
and is optimized for automotive infotainment applications.
The high-voltage controller is configured for a 5V output
that provides at least 5A. The low-voltage step-down
converters are configured for 3.3V and 1.2V, each providing up to 3A. The EV kit can be easily reconfigured to
operate in continuous PWM mode, skip mode, or external
synchronization operation.
The EV kit comes with MAX20028ATJA/VY+ device
installed, but is capable of evaluating other variants of the
MAX20028 IC. Refer to the MAX20028 IC data sheet for
external component selection.
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Features
● 3.5V to 36V Input Range
● 20µA Quiescent Current with DC-DC Controller
Enabled
● Output Voltages
• 5V Output at 5A (High-Voltage, Step-Down
Controller, Buck 1)
• 3.3V Output at 3A (Step-Down Converter, Buck 2)
• 1.2V Output at 3A (Step-Down Converter, Buck 3)
● High-Frequency Operation
• 2.1MHz or Optional Divide-Down Operation for
Buck 1
● Individual Enable Inputs and Reset Outputs
● Proven PCB Layout
● Fully Assembled and Tested
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
319-100219A; Rev 1; 2/19
MAX20028 Evaluation Kit
Quick Start
Recommended Equipment
● MAX20028 EV kit
● 3.5V to 36V, 4A DC power supply
● Voltmeter
Procedure
The EV kit is fully assembled and tested. Follow the steps
below to verify board operation. Caution: Do not turn on
the power supply until all connections are completed.
1) Verify that a shunt is installed across pins 1-2 on
jumpers JU1–JU3 and JU5–JU7.
2) Verify that a shunt is installed across pins 2-3 on
jumper JU4.
3) Connect the positive terminal of the power supply to
the VBAT PCB pad. Connect the negative terminal of
the power supply to the PGND PCB pads closest to
VBAT.
4) Set the power-supply VIN to 14V.
5) Turn on the power supply and verify that the Buck 1
output (VOUT1) is 5V.
6) Verify that the Buck 2 output (VOUT2) is 3.3V.
7) Verify that the Buck 3 output (VOUT3) is 1.2V.
Detailed Description of Hardware
The MAX20028 EV kit comes fully assembled and
tested with all the components necessary to evaluate
the MAX20028 step-down controller with dual 2.1MHz
step-down DC-DC converters. The EV kit comes with
a MAX20028ATJA/VY+ 32-pin side-wettable TQFN-EP
device installed. However, other MAX20028 variants
can be evaluated on the same EV kit with some simple
modifications. Refer to the MAX20028 IC data sheet for
additional information regarding component selection
when altering the EV kit.
High-Voltage Controller, Buck 1
Buck 1 is a high-voltage, step-down controller designed to
operate with a 3.5V to 36V input voltage range. Buck 1 is
configured for a 5V output and up to 5A load current. To
change the Buck 1 output voltage to a fixed 3.3V, remove
R7 and populate R6 with a 0Ω resistor.
The Buck 1 switching frequency can be configured for
2.1MHz or the factory-trimmed divide-down frequency of
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420kHz. By default, Buck 1 is configured to operate at
2.1MHz. To change the Buck 1 switching frequency to
420kHz, remove R22 and populate R21 with a 0Ω resistor.
The switching frequencies of Buck 2 and Buck 3 are not
affected by the CSEL1 input. For additional information,
refer to the Buck 1 Clock Select (CSEL1) section in the
MAX20028 IC data sheet.
Low-Voltage Converters, Buck 2 and Buck 3
Buck 2 and Buck 3 are low-voltage, synchronous stepdown converters designed to operate directly from the
Buck 1 output. Buck 2 is configured for a 3.3V output
and Buck 3 is configured for a 1.2V output. Both Buck 2
and Buck 3 have a maximum output current of 3A. The
output voltages are configurable between 0.8V and 3.6V
by resistor-dividers. Refer to the OUT2/OUT3 Adjustable
Output-Voltage Option section in the MAX20028 IC data
sheet for additional information.
Spread-Spectrum Operation (JU4)
The EV kit features a pin-selectable spread-spectrum
mode of operation. Jumper JU4 enables or disables
spread-spectrum operation (see Table 1).
Synchronization Input (JU5)
The EV kit’s SYNC input allows synchronization to an
external clock. When synchronizing the device to an
external clock, leave jumper JU5 unconnected. For fixedfrequency PWM mode operation, connect a shunt across
pins 1-2 on JU5. For skip mode operation, connect a
shunt across pins 2-3 on JU5.
Reset Outputs
The EV kit features individual RESET_ outputs for each
buck that assert low when the buck output drops 6%
below the regulated voltage. RESET_ remains low for
a fixed timeout period of 3.9ms after the buck output
rises up to its regulated voltage. RESET1 has a pullup
resistor, making it a logic-level output. RESET2 and
RESET3 are either logic-level or open-drain outputs,
depending on jumpers JU6 and JU7 (see Table 1).
Thermal Warning
The EV kit features a thermal-warning indicator output.
The ERR output asserts low when the junction temperature on the IC exceeds +145°C (typ). The thermal-warning
indicator has a typical hysteresis of 15°C.
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Table 1. Jumper Descriptions (JU1–JU7)
SHUNT
POSITION
JUMPER
JU1
JU2
JU3
JU4
1-2*
Connects EN1 to VBAT through a pullup resistor (normal operation).
2-3
Connects EN1 to PGND (shutdown).
1-2*
Connects EN2 to BIAS (Buck 2 enabled).
2-3
Connects EN2 to PGND (Buck 2 disabled).
1-2*
Connects EN3 to BIAS (Buck 3 enabled).
2-3
Connects EN3 to PGND (Buck 3 disabled).
1-2
Connects SSEN to BIAS, enabling spread-spectrum operation.
2-3*
Connects SSEN to PGND, disabling spread-spectrum operation.
1-2*
Connects SYNC to BIAS to enable continuous PWM mode.
2-3
Connects SYNC to PGND to enable skip mode under light-load conditions.
JU5
Open
Closed*
JU6
Open
Closed*
JU7
DESCRIPTION
Open
When SYNC is unconnected, or when a clock source is present, continuous PWM mode
is enabled. SYNC can be used to synchronize with other supplies when a clock source
is present.
Connects RESET2 to VOUT1 through a pullup resistor, making the RESET2 output a
logic level signal.
Disconnects RESET2 from VOUT1, leaving RESET2 as an open-drain output.
Connects RESET3 to VOUT1 through a pullup resistor, making RESET3 output a logic
level signal.
Disconnects RESET3 from VOUT1, leaving RESET3 as an open-drain output.
*Default position.
Component Suppliers
SUPPLIER
PHONE
WEBSITE
AVX Corp.
864-967-2150
www.avx.com
Coilcraft Inc.
847-639-6400
www.coilcraft.com
Diodes Incorporated
805-446-4800
www.diodes.com
Fairchild Semiconductor
888-522-5372
www.fairchildsemi.com
Murata Electronics North America, Inc.
770-436-1300
www.murata-northamerica.com
NXP Semiconductors
408-474-8142
www.nxp.com
Panasonic Corp.
800-344-2112
www.panasonic.com
TDK Corp.
847-803-6100
www.component.tdk.com
Vishay Dale
402-563-6866
www.vishay.com
Note: Indicate that you are using the MAX20028 when contacting these component suppliers.
Ordering Information
PART
MAX20028EVKIT#
TYPE
EV Kit
#Denotes RoHS compliant.
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MAX20028 EV Kit Bill of Materials
DESIGNATION
QTY
C1
1
DESCRIPTION
2.2uF 10%, 50V X7R ceramic capacitor (0805), TDK C2012X7R1H225K
C2
1
1uF 10%, 50V X7R ceramic capacitor (0805), TDK C2012X7R1H105K
C3, C4, C6, C7, C16
5
0.1uF 10%, 50V X7R ceramic capacitor (0603), MURATA GCM188R71H104K
C5
1
220uF 20%, 50V aluminum electrolytic capacitor (Case size H13), Panasonic EEV-TG1H221Q
C9-C12
C13
C14
C15
C17
C18, C22
C19, C20, C23, C24
C21
C25
C27
D1
D2
FB1
FB2, FB3
JU1-JU5
JU6, JU7
L1
L2
L3
N1, N2
R1-R4, R7, R20, R22
R5, R6, R21
R8
R9-R11, R13
R12, R14
R15
R16
R17
R18
R19
RCS
TP1-TP3
4
0
1
1
1
2
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
5
2
1
1
1
2
7
0
1
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
U1
1
-
7
1
47uF 20%, 10V X7R ceramic capacitor (1210), Murata GRM32ER71A476K
Not installed, ceramic capacitor (0402)
120pF 10% 50V ceramic capacitor (0402), AVX 04025C121KAT2A
1.5nF 10% 50V ceramic capacitor (0402), TDK C1005X7R1H152K
1uF 10%, 16V X7R ceramic capacitor (0603), MURATA GCM188R71C105K
10uF 10%, 6.3V X7R ceramic capacitor (0805), MURATA GCM21BR70J106K
47uF 10%, 6.3V X7R ceramic capacitor (1210), MURATA GRM32ER70J476KE20L
20pF 50V C0G ceramic capacitor (0402), MURATA GRM1555C1H200J
10pF 50V C0G ceramic capacitor (0402), MURATA GRM1555C1H100J
4.7uF 10%, 50V X7R ceramic capacitor (1210), MURATA GCM32ER71H475K
switching diode SOD-323, Diodes inc. 1N4148WS
5A low VF MEGA Schottky barrier rectifier, NXP PMEG3050EP
Ferrite Bead, 60 ohm, 600mA, Murata BLM41PG600SH1
Not installed, ferrite beads, short (PCB trace)
3 pin header, 2.54MM,
2 pin header, 2.54MM,
1.2uH, 12.5A inductor, Coilcraft XAL5030-122ME
1.0µH, 8.7A inductor, Coilcraft XAL4020-102ME
0.6µH, 10.4A inductor, Coilcraft XAL4020-601ME
40V, 18A, 26m ohm N-Channel Power Trench MOSFET, Fairchild FDMC8015L
0 ohm, +/-5% resistors (0402)
Not installed, resistors (0402)
22k ohm 1% (0402), Panasonic ERJ-2RKF2202X
5.1k ohm, 5% tolerance (0402)
100k ohm, 5% tolerance (0603)
10 ohm, 1% tolerance (0402)
10k ohm, 1% tolerance (0402)
20k ohm, 1% tolerance (0402)
75k ohm, 1% tolerance (0402)
24k ohm, 1% tolerance (0402)
15m ohm, 1W, 1% (1206), Vishay Dale WSL1206R0150FEA
PCB Miniature test points
Step-Down Controller with Dual 2.1MHz Step-Down DC-DC Converters (32 TQFN-EP),
MAX20028ATJA/VY+
Shunts
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RESET3
RESET2
RESET1
PGND
VOUT1
PGND
VBAT
D2
C12
47uF
C7
0.1uF
50V
1
1
R11
5.1k
2
JU6
2
FB1
C11
47uF
C6
0.1uF
50V
R10
5.1k
VOUT1
JU7
VOUT1
VBAT
R9
5.1k
VOUT1
C10
47uF
C4
0.1uF
50V
C5
220uF
50V
BIAS
R7
0
TP1
1
TP-SMALL
C9
47uF
VOUT1
+
R6
OPEN
R5
OPEN
R20
0
RCS
15m
1%
C3
0.1uF
D1
C13
OPEN
L1
1.2uH
BIAS
SYNC
ERR
1
JU4 2
3
BIAS
N1
N2
R22
0
1
JU2 2
3
4
4
JU5
2
1
3
BIAS
R14
100k
BIAS
1%
C14
120pF
R8
R2
0
R1
0
C2
1uF
C1
2.2uF
R21
OPEN
BIAS
22k
1
JU3 2
3
VBAT
C15
1.5nF
BIAS
R12
100k
R13
5.1k
VOUT1
1
JU1 2
3
C27
4.7uF
BIAS
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
5
6
7
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1
2
3
PGND
32
26
27
31
15
14
8
17
24
28
30
11
13
12
3
2
4
5
7
6
9
29
SYNC
CSEL1
SSEN
ERR
EN3
EN2
EN1
RESET3
RESET2
RESET1
COMP1
FB1
OUT1
CS1
PGND1
DL1
LX1
DH1
VSUP
BST1
BIAS
GND
U1
EP
MAX20028
OUT2
PGND2
LX2
PV2
OUT3
PGND3
LX3
PV3
PV
PV1
25
21
22
23
16
20
19
18
10
1
BIAS
TP3
L3
0.6uH
C18
10uF
TP-SMALL
1
TP2
L2
1uH
C22
10uF
R19
24k
1%
R18
75k
1%
R4
0
1%
FB2
VOUT1
SHORT
(PC TRACE)
R17
20k
1%
R16
10k
1%
R3
0
1%
FB3
VOUT1
SHORT
(PC TRACE)
C17
1uF
R15
10
1%
C16
0.1uF
TP-SMALL
1
BIAS
C25
10pF
C24
47uF
C21
20pF
C20
47uF
C23
47uF
C19
47uF
PGND
VOUT2
PGND
VOUT3
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MAX20028 EV Kit Schematic
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MAX20028 EV Kit PCB Layout
MAX20028 EV Kit Component Placement Guide—Component
Side
MAX20028 EV Kit PCB Layout—Component Side
MAX20028 EV Kit PCB Layout—Layer 2
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MAX20028 EV Kit PCB Layout (continued)
MAX20028 EV Kit PCB Layout—Layer 3
MAX20028 EV Kit PCB Layout—Solder Side
MAX20028 EV Kit Component Placement Guide—Solder Side
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Revision History
REVISION
NUMBER
REVISION
DATE
PAGES
CHANGED
0
7/18
Initial release
1
2/19
Updated part number MAX20028AGJA/VY+ to MAX20028ATJA/VY+ in General
Description, Detailed Description of Hardware, and EV Kit Bill of Materials
DESCRIPTION
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1, 2, 4
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