MAX17532 5V Output
Evaluation Kit (TDFN)
General Description
The MAX17532 5V evaluation kit (EV kit) (TDFN) is a fully
assembled and tested circuit board that demonstrates the
performance of the MAX17532 42V, 100mA ultra-small,
high-efficiency, synchronous step-down DC-DC converter
in a 10-pin TDFN package. The EV kit operates over
a wide input-voltage range of 6V to 42V and provides
up to 100mA load current at 5V output. It draws only
26µA supply current under no-load conditions (EN/UVLO
connected to VIN). The EV kit is programmed to switch at
a frequency of 220kHz. The device is simple to use and
easily configurable with minimal external components.
It features cycle-by-cycle peak current limit protection,
undervoltage lockout, and thermal shutdown.
The EV kit comes installed with the MAX17532ATB+ in
an 10-pin (3mm x 2mm) lead(Pb)-free/RoHS-compliant
TDFN package.
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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 shunts are installed on jumpers JU1, JU2
(EN/UVLO).
2) Verify that JU3 (MODE-PFM operation) is open.
3) Set the electronic load to constant-current mode,
100mA, and disable the electronic load.
4) Connect the electronic load’s positive terminal to the
VOUT PCB pad. Connect the negative terminal to
the GND PCB pad.
5) Connect the voltmeter across the VOUT and GND
PCB pads.
6) Set the power-supply output to 24V. Disable the
power supply.
Features
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6V to 42V Input Voltage Range
7) Connect the power-supply output to the VIN PCB
pad. Connect the supply ground to the GND PCB
pad.
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5V Output, 100mA Continuous Current
8) Turn on the power supply.
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26µA No-Load Supply Current
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EN/UVLO for On/Off Control and Programmable
Input Undervoltage Lockout
9) Enable the electronic load and verify that output voltage is 5V with respect to GND.
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Programmable Switching Frequency
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Internal or Programmable Soft-Start
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PFM or Forced-PWM Mode of Operation
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Open-Drain RESET Output
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Peak Current Limit Protection
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Thermal Shutdown
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Proven PCB Layout
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Fully Assembled and Tested
Quick Start
Recommended Equipment
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MAX17532 5V EV kit (TDFN)
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42V adjustable, 0.5A DC power supply
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Electronic load up to 100mA
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Voltmeter
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10) Vary the input voltage from 6V to 42V.
11) Vary the load current from 1mA to 100mA and verify
that output voltage is 5V with respect to GND.
Note: While performing an output short-circuit test, it is
possible for the ceramic output capacitor to oscillate with
the wiring inductance between the capacitor and shortcircuited load, and thereby cause the absolute maximum
rating of the VOUT pin (-0.3V) to be exceeded. The
resistor (R7) and the capacitor (C5) are included on this
evaluation kit to protect against unintentional violation of
the above mentioned rating. In the actual system design,
parasitic board or wiring inductance should be minimized
and the output-voltage waveform under short-circuit
operation should be verified to ensure that the absolute
maximum rating of the VOUT pin is not exceeded.
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MAX17532 5V Output
Evaluation Kit (TDFN)
Detailed Description
The MAX17532 5V EV kit (TDFN) is a fully assembled and
tested circuit board that demonstrates the performance of
the MAX17532 42V, 100mA ultra-small, high-efficiency,
synchronous step-down DC-DC converter in a 10-pin
TDFN package. The EV kit operates over a wide input
voltage range of 6V to 42V and provides up to 100mA
load current at 5V output. It draws only 26µA supply
current under no-load conditions (EN/UVLO connected
to VIN). The EV kit is programmed to switch at a
frequency of 220kHz. The device is simple to use and easily
configurable with minimal external components. It features
cycle-by-cycle peak current limit protection, undervoltage
lockout, and thermal shutdown.
The EV kit includes an EN/UVLO PCB pad and JU1 and
JU2 to enable control of the converter output. The MODE
PCB pad and JU3 are provided for selecting the mode of
operation of the converter. A RESET PCB pad is available
for monitoring the RESET output. The RT/SYNC PCB
pad can be used to synchronize the EV kit switching
frequency to an external clock frequency.
Enable Control (JU1, JU2)
The EN/UVLO pin on the EV kit serves as an on/off control
while also allowing the user to program the input undervoltage lockout (UVLO) threshold. JU1 and JU2 configure the
EV kit’s output for turn-on/turn-off control. See Table 1 for
proper JU1, JU2 jumper configurations.
Additionally, resistors R1 and R2 are included to set the
UVLO to a desired turn-on voltage. Refer to the Setting
the Input Undervoltage-Lockout Level section in the
MAX17532 IC data sheet for additional information on
setting the UVLO threshold voltage.
The EV kit provides a PCB pad to monitor the status of
the RESET output. RESET goes high and when the output
voltage rises above 95% (typ) of its nominal regulated
output voltage. RESET goes low when output voltage falls
below 92% (typ) of its nominal regulated voltage.
PFM or Forced-PWM Mode (MODE)
The EV kit includes a jumper (JU3) to select the mode
of operation of the converter. Install a shunt across JU3
before powering up the EV kit to enable the forced-PWM
operation. Keep JU3 open to enable the light-load PFM
operation. See Table 2 for proper JU3 settings.
Soft-Start
The EV kit offers a fixed 5ms soft-start time. Connect the
capacitor C4 to adjust the soft-start time (tSS). The minimum
soft-start time is related to the output capacitance (COUT)
and the output voltage (VOUT) by the following equation:
tSS > 0.05 x COUT x VOUT
where tSS is in milliseconds and COUT is in µF.
Use the following equation to determine the soft-start
capacitance value (CSS).
CSS = 6.25 x tSS
where tSS is in milliseconds and CSS is in nanofarads.
External Synchronization (RT/SYNC)
The EV kit provides a PCB pad to synchronize the EV kit
switching frequency to an external clock frequency. Refer
to the External Synchronization section in the MAX17532
IC data sheet for additional information on configuring the
external clock.
RESET Output
Table 1. Enable Control (EN/UVLO) (JU1, JU2)
SHUNT POSITION
JU1
JU2
EN/UVLO PIN
VOUT OUTPUT
1-2
Open
Connected to VIN
Enabled
Open
1-2
Connected to GND
Disabled
1-2*
1-2
Connected to midpoint of R1, R2 resistor-divider
Enabled at VIN ≥ 6V
*Default position.
Table 2. MODE Control (JU3)
SHUNT POSITION
MODE PIN
MODE OF OPERATION
1-2
Connected to GND
Forced PWM
Open*
Unconnected
PFM
*Default position.
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MAX17532 5V Output
Evaluation Kit (TDFN)
EV Kit Performance Report
EFFICIENCY vs. LOAD CURRENT toc1
95
EFFICIENCY vs. LOAD CURRENT
100
toc2
90
80
VIN = 24V
75
VIN = 36V
70
60
40
VIN = 36V
VIN = 12V
30
VIN = 12V
20
70
10
PFM MODE
65
1
10
0
100
OUTPUT VOLTAGE vs. LOAD CURRENT
20
40
60
80
5.01
VIN = 36V
VIN = 12V
4.98
VIN = 24V
4.95
4.92
PWM MODE
0
5.04
0
20
40
60
80
100
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
100
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
LOAD TRANSIENT RESPONSE,
PFM MODE (LOAD CURRENT STEPPED
FROM 5mA to 50mA)
toc5
toc4
LOAD TRANSIENT RESPONSE
PFM OR PWM MODE (LOAD CURRENT
STEPPED FROM 50mA TO 100mA)
toc6
PWM MODE
4.946
4.945
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
VIN = 24V
50
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
85
toc3
PFM MODE
5.07
80
EFFICIENCY (%)
EFFICIENCY (%)
90
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs. LOAD CURRENT
5.10
VOUT
(AC)
4.944
4.944
100mV/div
VIN = 12V VIN = 24V
VIN = 36V
4.943
VOUT
(AC)
100mV/div
4.942
4.941
IOUT
4.941
4.940
0
20
40
60
80
100
IOUT
50mA/div
50mA/div
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
200µs/div
LOAD TRANSIENT RESPONSE
PWM MODE (LOAD CURRENT STEPPED
FROM NO LOAD TO 50mA) toc7
SOFT START
100µs/div
BODE PLOT
toc8
toc9
VEN/UVLO
2V/div
VOUT
50mA/div
50mA/div
100µs/div
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fCR = 8.5KHz,
PHASE MARGIN = 64°
IOUT
IOUT
PHASE
GAIN (dB)
100mV/div
PHASE (°)
5V/div
VOUT
(AC)
VRESET
5V/div
1ms/div
FREQUENCY
(Hz)
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Evaluation Kit (TDFN)
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Component Suppliers
SUPPLIER
WEBSITE
Coilcraft, Inc.
www.coilcraft.com
Murata Americas
www.murata.com
Panasonic Corp.
www.panasonic.com
Note: Indicate that you are using the MAX17532ATB when contacting these component suppliers.
Component List and Schematic
See the following links for component information and
schematic:
●● MAX17532EV TDFN BOM
●● MAX17532EV TDFN Schematic
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MAX17532 5V Output
Evaluation Kit (TDFN)
Figure 1. MAX17532 5V EV Kit (TDFN) Component Placement
Guide—Component Side
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Figure 2. MAX17532 5V EV Kit (TDFN) PCB Layout—
Component Side
Figure 3. MAX17532 5V EV Kit (TDFN) PCB Layout—Solder
Side
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MAX17532 5V Output
Evaluation Kit (TDFN)
Ordering Information
PART
MAX17532ATBEVKIT#
TYPE
EV Kit
#Denotes RoHS compliant.
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Revision History
REVISION
NUMBER
REVISION
DATE
0
7/15
DESCRIPTION
Initial release
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U1
MAX17532ATB+
VIN
6V TO 42V
IN
LX
10
1
+
1UF
50V
R1
GND
3.01M
10UF
6.3V
9
GND
R7
2
2
RT/SYNC
JU1
EN/UVLO VOUT
6
22.1
C5
C6
47PF
0.22UF
R4
261K
3
4
R3
1
EN/UVLO
1
191K
RT/SYNC
SS
FB
5
R5
49.9K
C4
OPEN
MODE
JU2
RESET
1
8
MODE
EP
RESET
7
VOUT
11
2
R2
R6
JU3
787K
100K
2
GND
5V,100MA
C3
C2
2
GND
C1
22UF
50V
VOUT
2
1
1
VOUT
L1
220UH
BILL OF MATERIALS (BOM) Revision 5/15
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Description
22μF, 50V electrolytic capacitor (6.3mm x 6.3mm)
1μF ±10%, 50V X7R ceramic capacitor (0805)
10μF ±10%, 6.3V X7R ceramic capacitor (1206)
Not installed, OPEN (0402)
0.22µF ±10%, 16V X7R ceramic capacitor (0402)
47pF ±5% 50V COG ceramic capacitor (0402)
2-pin headers
220µH, 235mA inductor
3.01M ohm ±1%, resistor (0402)
787k ohm ±1%, resistor (0402)
191k ohm ±1%, resistor (0402)
261k ohm ±1%, resistor (0402)
49.9k ohm ±1%, resistor (0402)
100k ohm ±1%, resistor (0402)
22.1 ohm ±1%, resistor (0402)
42V, 100mA, ultra-small, highefficiency, synchronous stepdown DC-DC converter with 22μA noload supply current (10
TDFN-EP*) Maxim MAX17532ATB+
Quantity
1
1
1
0
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Designator
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
JU1-JU3
L1
R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6
R7
Part Number
PANASONIC EEEFK1H220P
MURATA GRM21BR71H105K
Murata GRM31CR70J106K
1
U1
MAX17532ATB+
Shunt
3
See Jumper Table
SULLINS STC02SYAN
Murata GRM155R71C224K
MURATA GRM1555C1E470J
Sullins: PTC36SAAN
Coilcraft LPS5030-224M
Jumper Table
JUMPER
JU1
JU2
JU3
SHUNT POSITION
1-2
1-2
OPEN