MAX20034 Evaluation Kit
General Description
The MAX20034 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled
and tested application circuit that simplifies the evaluation
of the MAX20034 high-efficiency 400kHz/2.2MHz, 36V,
dual buck controller IC.
This EV kit operates from 3.5V to 42V supply and provides two synchronous step-down outputs by switching
at 400kHz/2.2MHz, with each one 180° out of phase
from the other. The frequency and output voltages can be
adjusted using external resistors. SYNC input programmability enables three frequency modes for optimized
performance: forced fixed-frequency operation, skip
mode with ultra-low quiescent current, and synchronized
external clock frequency.
Benefits and Features
● Dual High-Voltage Step-Down Controllers to Minimize
Board-Area Occupancy
● Meets Stringent OEM Module Power Consumption
and Performance Specifications
● 17µA Quiescent Current in Skip Mode
● ±1.5% Output-Voltage Accuracy: 5.0V/3.3V, Fixed or
Adjustable by External Resistor-Divider
● EMI Reduction Features and Adjustable FixedFrequency Operation to Reduce Signal Interference
● Optimized Application Layout and Components for
Quick Design Implementation
● Jumpers and Test Points on Key Nodes for Simplified
Evaluation
● Proven PCB Layout
● Fully Assembled and Tested
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
319-100105; Rev 0; 11/17
Evaluates: MAX20034
Quick Start
Required Equipment
● MAX20034 EV kit
● Adjustable DC power supply (PS1)
● Two digital multimeters (DMM1 and DMM2)
● Two electronic loads (EL1 and EL2)
Procedure
The EV kit is fully assembled and tested. Follow the steps
below to verify board operation:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)
11)
12)
13)
Verify that all jumpers are in their default positions, as
shown in Table 1.
Preset the power supply to 14V. Turn off the power
supply.
Preset the electronic loads to 2.5A. Turn off the
electronic loads.
Connect the positive lead of the power supply to the
VBATTF PCB pad on the EV kit; connect the negative
lead to the neighboring PGND PCB pad.
Connect the positive terminal of electronic load EL1
to the VOUT1 PCB pad; connect the negative lead to
the PGND1 pad.
Connect the positive terminal of electronic load EL2 to
the VOUT2 PCB pad; connect the negative lead to the
PGND2 PCB pad.
Turn on the power supply.
Verify that voltage across the VOUT1 and PGND1
PCB pads is 5V, and 3.3V between the VOUT2 and
PGND2 PCB pads.
Turn on the electronic loads.
Verify that voltage across the VOUT1 and PGND PCB
pads is 5V ±1.5%.
Verify that voltage across the VOUT2 and PGND2
PCB pads is 3.3V ±1.5%.
Turn off the electronic loads.
Turn off the power supply.
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Evaluates: MAX20034
Table 1. Default Jumper Settings
JUMPER
DEFAULT SHUNT
POSITION
JU1_EN1
Pins 2-3
Enable for VOUT1
JU2_EN2
Pins 2-3
Enable for VOUT2
FUNCTION
JU3_FSYNC
Pins 2-3
Mode selection between skip enabled and FPWM
JU4_PGOOD1
Installed
Connect PGOOD1 to BIAS by pullup resistor
JU5_PGOOD2
Installed
Connect PGOOD2 to BIAS by pullup resistor
JU6_EXTVCC
Pins 1-2
Connect EXTVCC to VOUT1, VOUT2, or AGND
Note: For 3-pin connectors, pin 1 is denoted by a silkscreen triangle.
Detailed Description
The MAX20034 IC offers two high-voltage synchronous
step-down controllers that operate at 180° out-of-phase.
This device can be powered up by an input voltage supply
from 3.5V to 42V and can operate in drop-out condition by
running at 99% duty-cycle. It is intended for applications
with mid- to high-power requirements that operate at a
wide input voltage range such as during automotive coldcrank or engine stop-start conditions.
The IC features a power-OK monitor, overvoltage lockout, and an undervoltage lockout. Its protection features
include cycle-by-cycle current limit and thermal shutdown.
It is specified for operation over the -40°C to +125°C automotive temperature range.
Switching Frequency and
External Synchronization
The IC can operate in two modes: forced-PWM (FPWM)
or skip. Skip mode has better efficiency for light-load conditions, while FPWM has fixed switching frequency across
all load conditions to prevent unwanted EMI interference.
When SYNC is pulled low, the device operates in skip
mode for light loads and in PWM mode for heavy loads.
When SYNC is pulled high, the device is forced to operate
in PWM across all load conditions.
SYNC pin can also be used to synchronize with an external clock frequency. In this case, MAX20034 operates at
external clock frequency across all load conditions.
Buck Output Monitoring (PGOOD1, PGOOD2)
The EV kit provides power-good output test points (TP_
PGOOD1 and TP_PGOOD2) to monitor the status of the
buck outputs (VOUT1 and VOUT2). The PGOOD1 and
PGOOD2 are set to high impedance when the respective
output voltages are in regulation. When the output voltages
individually drop below 92% of its nominal regulated voltage, the corresponding PGOOD output is pulled to ground.
Setting the Output Voltage in
Buck Converters
Each of the outputs has its own feedback pins (FB1 and
FB2), which can be used to externally adjust the output
voltages between 1 to 10V.
For VOUT1, remove R1 and install a 0Ω resistor on R29.
Use the following equation to calculate the required value
of the resistors for R2 and R3:
V
R2 R3 OUT1 − 1
=
VFB1
where VFB1 = 1V (typ) and recommended R6 = 50kΩ.
For VOUT2, remove R27 and install a 0Ω resistor on R31.
Use the following equation to calculate the required value
of the resistors for R25 and R26:
V
R25 R26 OUT2 − 1
=
V
FB2
where VFB2 = 1V (typ) and recommended R6 = 50kΩ.
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Evaluate 400kHz or 2.2MHz Operation
Order MAX20034HFEVKIT# to evaluate 2.2MHz operation.
Order MAX20034EVKIT# to evaluate 400kHz operation.
Table 2 lists different component selections for 2.2MHz and
400kHz switching frequency (the other components remain
the same).
Ordering Information
TYPE
fSW
MAX20034EVKIT#
PART
EV Kit
400kHz
MAX20034HFEVKIT#
EV Kit
2.2MHz
#Denotes RoHS compliant.
Table 2. Component Selections
COMPONENT
fSW = 2.2MHz
fSW = 400kHz
C10/C28
820pF
1500pF
C12/C26
2pF
2pF
L1/L3
2.2µH
4.7µH
R9/R20
51.1kΩ
24.9kΩ
R19
12kΩ
73.2kΩ
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MAX20034 EV Kit Bill of Materials
PART
QTY
C1, C2, C30, C32
4
C3, C5, C29, C31, C37-C40
8
C4, C33
2
C6, C7, C20, C35, C36
5
C8, C13, C23, C34
4
C10, C28
2
C11, C16
2
C12, C26
2
C17
1
DESCRIPTION
CAPACITOR; SMT (1210); CERAMIC; 47UF; 10V; TOL=10%;
MODEL=GRM SERIES; TG=-55 DEGC TO +125 DEGC; TC=X7R
CAPACITOR; SMT (0402); CERAMIC CHIP; 100PF; 50V; TOL=2%;
TG=-55 DEGC TO +125 DEGC; TC=C0G
CAPACITOR; SMT (1210); CERAMIC; 47UF; 10V; TOL=10%;
MODEL=GRM SERIES; TG=-55 DEGC TO +125 DEGC; TC=X7R
CAPACITOR; SMT (1206); CERAMIC CHIP; 4.7UF ; 50V; TOL=10%;
TG=-55 DEGC TO +125 DEGC; TC=X7R; AUTO
CAPACITOR; SMT (0402); CERAMIC CHIP; 0.1UF; 50V; TOL=10%;
TG=-55 DEGC TO +125 DEGC; TC=X7R
CAPACITOR; SMT (0402); CERAMIC CHIP; 820PF; 50V; TOL=2%;
TG=-55 DEGC TO +125 DEGC; TC=C0G
CAPACITOR; SMT (1210); CERAMIC CHIP; 4.7UF; 50V; TOL=10%;
TG=-55 DEGC TO +125 DEGC; TC=X7R; AUTO
CAPACITOR; SMT (0402); CERAMIC CHIP; 2PF; 50V; TOL=0.1PF;
TG=-55 DEGC TO +125 DEGC; TC=C0G
CAPACITOR; SMT (CASE_D); ALUMINUM-ELECTROLYTIC; 47UF;
50V; TOL=20%; TG=-55 DEGC TO +105 DEGC; AUTO
C18
1
CAPACITOR; SMT (1206); CERAMIC CHIP; 6.8UF; 16V; TOL=10%;
TG=-55 DEGC TO +125 DEGC; TC=X7R
C21
1
CAPACITOR; SMT (0603); CERAMIC CHIP; 2.2UF; 10V; TOL=10%;
TG=-55 DEGC TO +125 DEGC; TC=X7R
D2, D3
2
JU1_EN1, JU2_EN2, JU3_FSYNC
3
JU4_PGOOD1, JU5_PGOOD2
2
JU6_EXTVCC
1
L1, L3
2
L2
PGND, PGND1, PGND2, VBATT, VBATTF,
VOUT1, VOUT2
1
MFG PART #
MURATA, GRM32ER71A476KE15
TDK, C1005C0G1H101G050
MURATA, GRM32ER71A476KE15
TDK, CGA5L3X7R1H475K160AB
TDK, CGA2B3X7R1H104K; C1005X7R1H104K050BB
MURATA, GRM1555C1H821GA01
TDK, CGA6P3X7R1H475K
TDK, C1005C0G1H020B050
PANASONIC, EEE-FT1H470AP
TDK, C1206C685K4RAC; C3216X7R1C685K160AC
MURATA, GRM188R71A225KE15; CL10B225KP8NNN
DIODE; SCH; SCHOTTKY DIODE; SMT (SOD-323); PIV=30V; IF=0.2A ON SEMICONDUCTOR, BAT54H
Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4
4
R1, R6, R12, R13, R22, R27
R2, R3, R7, R25, R26, R29, R31, R34
R4, R24, R28, R30
R5, R23
6
8
4
2
CONNECTOR; THROUGH HOLE; TSW SERIES; SINGLE ROW;
STRAIGHT; 3PINS
CONNECTOR; THROUGH HOLE; TSW SERIES; SINGLE ROW;
STRAIGHT; 2PINS; -55 DEGC TO +105 DEGC
EVKIT PART-CONNECTOR; MALE; THROUGH HOLE; TSW SERIES;
SINGLE ROW; STRAIGHT; 4PINS
EVKIT PART-INDUCTOR; SMT; SHIELDED; 2.2UH; TOL=+/-20%; 12A;
NOTE: ALTERNATE FOOTPRINT IS CAPABLE TO HOST IHLP4040DZ-01; IHLP-2525CZ-L7 AND XAL50XX SERIES
INDUCTOR; SMT (1206); FERRITE-BEAD; 1000; TOL=+/-25%; 1A
EVK KIT PARTS; MAXIM PAD; NO WIRE TO BE SOLDERED ON THE
MAXIMPAD
TRAN; POWER MOSFET; SINGLE N-CHANNEL; NCH; SO-8FL; PD(55W); I-(87A); V-(40V)
RESISTOR; 0402; 0 OHM; 0%; JUMPER; 0.2W; THICK FILM
RESISTOR; 0402; 0 OHM; 0%; JUMPER; 0.2W; THICK FILM
RESISTOR; 0402; 20 OHM; 1%; 0.063W, THICK FILM
RESISTOR; 1206; 0.015 OHM; 1%; 100PPM; 0.5W; THICK FILM
R9, R14, R15, R20
4
RESISTOR; 0402; 51.1K OHM; 1%; 100PPM; 0.063W; THICK FILM
VISHAY DALE, CRCW040251K1FK
R10, R11, R17, R18
R16
4
1
RESISTOR; 0603; 0 OHM; 0%; JUMPER; 0.1W; THICK FILM
RESISTOR; 0402; 100K; 1%; 100PPM; 0.0625W; THICK FILM
VISHAY DALE, CRCW06030000Z0
VISHAY DALE, CRCW0402100KFK
R19
1
RESISTOR; 0402; 12.1K; 1%; 100PPM; 0.0625W; THICK FILM
VISHAY DALE, CRCW040212K1FK
TP_FSYNC, TP_PGOOD1, TP_PGOOD2
3
TESTPOINT WITH 1.80MM HOLE DIA, RED, MULTIPURPOSE; NOT
FOR COLD TEST
KEYSTONE, 5010
U1
1
EVKIT PART-IC; AUTOMOTIVE START-STOP POWER SUPPLY;
QFN28-EP; PACKAGE CODE: T2855Y-5C
MAX20034ATIR/VY+
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PCB: MAX20034EVKIT
MAX20034
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SAMTEC, TSW-103-07-T-S
SAMTEC, TSW-102-07-T-S
SAMTEC, TSW-104-07-L-S
VISHAY DALE, IHLP4040DZER2R2M01
FAIR-RITE, 2512061027Y1
MAXIMPAD
ON SEMICONDUCTOR, NVMFS5C456NLT1G
VISHAY DALE, CRCW04020000Z0EDHP
VISHAY DALE, CRCW04020000Z0EDHP
VISHAY DALE, CRCW040220R0FK
LRC-LRF1206LF-01-R015F
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PGND1
VOUT1
BIAS
C4
OPEN
0402
0
R1
C3
OPEN
0402
C2
47UF
1210
R2
R29
OPEN
0402
AGND
R3
OPEN
0402
OPEN
0402
C1
47UF
1210
VOUT1
OPEN
0402
C5
R5
0.015
1206
R6
0
0402
1
R7
0402
2
C7
4.7UF
1206
OPEN
2.2UH
L1
C6
4.7UF
1206
IHLP4040DZER2R2M01
VBAT
Q1
PGND
VBATT
C11
OPEN
1210
AGND
20
0402
R28
20
0402
R4
NVMFS5C456NLT1G
C8
0.1UF
0402
D
S G
Q2
S G
D
5
3
2
1
5
1
3 3
0402
C10
820PF
3
2
1
4
0603
0
R10
1 1
L2
OPEN
C16
OPEN
1210
2
JU6_EXTVCC
0402
C12
2PF
R9
51.1K
0402
C37
100PF
NVMFS5C456NLT1G
4
C13
0.1UF
0402
OUT1
FB1
5
6
C17
47UF
VBATTF
COMP1
CS1
4
7
PGND1
DL1
LX1
3
2
1
0603
0
R11
BIAS
1
4 4
VOUT2
2 2
VOUT1
D2
C39
OPEN
28
VBAT
2
A
C
R12
AGND
C20
4.7UF
1206
JU2_EN2
C22
0402
OPEN
2
D3
MAX20034
U1
27
BST1
AGND
9
DH1
BIAS
BIAS
BAT54H
A
VBAT
EXTVCC
10
C21
2.2UF
8
C18
6.8UF
BAT54H
0
26
EN1
0402
25
EN2
IN
11
C
R13
TP_PGOOD1
0
51.1K
PGOOD1
12
0402
R14
JU4_PGOOD1
BIAS
C40
OPEN
C23
0.1UF
0402
1
23
24
BST2
0402
22
LX2
DH2
2
BIAS
DL2
2
FOSC
COMP2
FB2
OUT2
CS2
PGND2
EP
29
PGOOD2
1
3
1
AGND
4
0
0603
AGND
4
NVMFS5C456NLT1G
R18
C38
100PF
BIAS
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
0
R17
0603
R19
3
TP_FSYNC
R16
FSYNC
13
R15
2
1
14
TP_PGOOD2
0402
51.1K
JU5_PGOOD2
C26
2PF
12.1K
0402
G S
D
5
Q4
1
2
3
G S
D
5
0402
51.1K
R20
R24
20
0402
C34
0.1UF
0402
C35
4.7UF
1206
Q3
NVMFS5C456NLT1G
20
0402
R30
1
2
3
3
0402
JU1_EN1
100K
0402
AGND
0402
1
JU3_FSYNC
C28
820PF
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R34
OPEN
0402
2.2UH
L3
VBAT
IHLP4040DZER2R2M01
C36
4.7UF
1206
2
R22
0
0402
R23
OPEN
C29
0.015
1206
R25
OPEN
0402
C30
47UF
1210
AGND
R26
0402
OPEN
0402
R31
OPEN
0
0402
R27
C31
OPEN
0402
BIAS
C33
OPEN
1210
VOUT2
C32
47UF
1210
PGND2
VOUT2
MAX20034 Evaluation Kit
Evaluates: MAX20034
MAX20034 EV Kit Schematic
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MAX20034 EV Kit PCB Layouts
MAX20034 EV Kit PCB Layout—Top
MAX20034 EV Kit PCB Layout—Bottom
MAX20034 EV Kit PCB Layout—Internal2
MAX20034 EV Kit PCB Layout—Internal3
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MAX20034 EV Kit PCB Layouts (continued)
MAX20034 EV Kit Component Placement Guide—Top
Silkscreen
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MAX20034 EV Kit Component Placement Guide—Bottom
Silkscreen
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Revision History
REVISION
NUMBER
REVISION
DATE
0
11/17
DESCRIPTION
Initial release
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