Evaluates: MAX17606
MAX17606 Synchronous Flyback
Evaluation Kit
General Description
The MAX17606 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled
and tested circuit board that demonstrates an isolated 15W
synchronous flyback DC-DC converter. The circuit uses
the MAX17606 secondary synchronous rectifier driver in
a 6-pin SOT23 package, as well as the MAX17597 peak
current mode flyback controller in a 16-pin TQFN package.
The EV kit circuit is configured to deliver an isolated +5V output
voltage and provides up to 3A of output current. The EV kit is
programmed to operate at a 200kHz switching frequency. An
optocoupler, along with the transformer, provides the galvanic
isolation between input and output, up to 1875VRMS.
Quick Start
Recommended Equipment
●● One 18V–36V DC, 2A power supply
●● Load capable of sinking 3A
●● Four digital multimeters (DMM)
●● MAX17606_SYNC_FB EVKITA#
Warning:
1) Do not turn on the power supply until all connections
are completed.
2) Wear protective eye gear at all times.
Features
3) Do not touch any part of the circuit with bare hands or
conductive materials when powered up.
●● Isolated Output: +5V DC, 3A
4) Make sure all high-voltage capacitors are fully discharged
before handling. Allow 5 minutes after disconnecting input
power source before touching circuit parts.
●● 18V to 36V DC Input Range
●● Compact Design with High (200kHz) Switching Frequency
●● 90% Peak Efficiency
●● Low-Cost Flyback Design
●● Galvanic Isolation up to 1875VRMS
●● Proven PCB Layout
●● Fully Assembled and Tested
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
Equipment Setup and Test Procedure
1) Set the power supply to +24VDC. Disable the power
supply output.
2) Connect the positive terminal of the power supply to the
VIN PCB pad and the negative terminal to the nearest
PGND PCB pad. Connect the positive terminal of the 3A
load to the VOUT PCB pad and the negative terminal to
the nearest GND0 PCB pad.
3) Connect two DMMs, configured in voltmeter mode,
across the input and output terminals to measure the
input and output voltage, respectively.
4) Connect two DMMs configured in ammeter mode at
the input and output to measure the input current and
output current.
5) Enable the power supply.
6) Verify that the output voltmeter displays 5V and the
output load current is 3A.
7) If required, vary the input voltage from 18V to 36V, the
load current from 0mA to 3A, and verify that the output
voltage is 5V.
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MAX17606 Synchronous Flyback
Evaluation Kit
Detailed Description
The MAX17606 EV kit provides a proven design to
evaluate the MAX17606. The device is a secondary-side
synchronous driver and controller specifically designed
for the isolated flyback topology. By replacing the
secondary diode with a MOSFET, the MAX17606 improves
efficiency and makes thermal management easier. The
device EV kit is configured for a 5V output voltage,
supplying up to 3A of current.
This EV kit uses the peak current mode, pulse-width
modulating (PWM) controller IC MAX17597 in a 16-pin
TQFN package with an exposed pad as the primary-side
flyback controller. This PWM controller varies the duty
cycle to compensate for the variation in input voltage (VIN)
and the output load to maintain a constant output voltage.
The detailed description of flyback design calculations are
described in Application Note 5504, “Designing Flyback
Converters Using Peak Current-Mode Controllers.” The
details of soft-start time programming, programming
output voltage, peak-current limit setting, switching
frequency setting and the EN/UVLO, OVI settings are
described in the MAX17595/6/7 data sheet.
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The device has a provision to program the turn-off trip
point of the secondary synchronous rectifier. An external
resistor (R25) connects the drain of the external MOSFET
to the IC’s DRN pin. This resistor sets the turn-off trip
point with a precise internal current source. Once the
synchronous rectifier is turned off, the MAX17606 uses
resistor R26 (connected between the TOFF pin and
GND0) to program the turn-off time in order to provide
immunity from DCM ringing. For the selection of R25 and
R26 resistors, refer to the MAX17606 data sheet.
Note: The EV kit is shipped with frequency dithering
disabled and the DITHER/SYNC pin shorted to SGND by
a 0Ω resistor. To set the desired frequency dither, replace
R23 with a capacitor of appropriate value, as detailed in
the MAX17595/6/7 data sheet. The DITHER /SYNC PCB
pad is available for monitoring the signal at the DITHER/
SYNC pin.
The MAX17606 has a wide range of input voltage from
4.5V to 36V. The input range makes it simple to drive
using one of the following two methods. When the output
voltage is 5V and greater, VOUT can be used to directly
drive VIN. When the output voltage is less than 5V, use
the rectified drain voltage of the secondary synchronous
MOSFET to drive VIN. The EV kit circuit has an option
for both of these configurations. By default, the EV kit is
programmed to run from the rectified drain voltage of the
synchronous MOSFET. When running the MAX17606
from the output voltage is required, remove R1 and set
R31 to 10Ω.
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MAX17606 Synchronous Flyback
Evaluation Kit
EV Kit Performance Report
EFFICIENCY vs. LOAD CURRENT
100
80
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
VIN = 36V
60
50
40
30
20
5.03
VIN = 36V
EN/UVLO
VIN = 24V
GATE
5V/div
5V/div
VOUT
5.02
2.5A/div
IOUT
0
toc3
VIN = 18V
10
0
SOFT START
toc2
5V/div
VIN = 24V
70
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
vs. LOAD CURRENT
5.04
VIN = 18V
90
EFFICIENCY (%)
toc1
1000
2000
3000
5.01
0
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
2000
4ms/div
3000
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
LOAD TRANSIENT RESPONSE
(LOAD CURRENT FROM 1.5A TO 3A ON 5V.
5V output
VOUT
(AC)
1000
5V output
5V OUTPUT, 3A LOAD CURRENT
BODE PLOT
toc4
toc5
PHASE
200mV/div
GAIN
1A/div
IOUT
FCR = 7.622KHz,
PHASE MARGIN = 73.082°
1mS/div
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Evaluates: MAX17606
MAX17606 Synchronous Flyback
Evaluation Kit
Ordering Information
Component Suppliers
SUPPLIER
WEBSITE
Wurth Electronik
www.we-online.com
Murata Americas
www.murata.com
Panasonic Corp.
www.panasonic.com
PART
TYPE
MAX17606SFBEVKIT#
EV Kit
#Denotes RoHS compliant.
Note: Indicate that you are using the MAX17606SFBEVKIT
when contacting these component suppliers.
Component List, PCB Layout, and
Schematics
See the following links for component information, PCB
layout, and schematic.
●● MAX17606 EV BOM
●● MAX17606 EV PCB Layout
●● MAX17606 EV Schematic
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MAX17606 Synchronous Flyback
Evaluation Kit
Revision History
REVISION
NUMBER
REVISION
DATE
0
11/15
DESCRIPTION
Initial release
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HARDWARE NAME:MAX17606_SYNC_FB_EVKIT_A
HARDWARE NUMBER:
ENGINEER:
DESIGNER:
DATE: 09/03/2015
ODB++/GERBER:
SILK_TOP
MAX17606_SYNC_FB EVKIT
R1
R25
T1
C1
C2
PGND
C26
Q1
Q2
R26
R29
R22
C5
C11
C9
U2
D8
R28
1"
1/4
R27
D5
C17
R4
C12
R3
C18
C16
U3
R19
C14
R5
C13
R23
DITHER
R20
SGND
R10
R7
OVI R2
R21
R12
R6
EN/UVLO
D6
C27
U4
C15
R17
C21 R16
R18
C6
C7
C8
GND0
VOUT
D3
R13
R14
R15
C3
D2
R9
R8
R11
Q3
U1
R31 C25
VIN
C29
D4
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HARDWARE NAME:MAX17606_SYNC_FB_EVKIT_A
HARDWARE NUMBER:
ENGINEER:
DESIGNER:
DATE: 09/03/2015
ODB++/GERBER:
1"
2/4
TOP
This document contains information considered proprietary,
and shall not be reproduced wholly or in part,
nor disclosed to others without specific written permission.
HARDWARE NAME:MAX17606_SYNC_FB_EVKIT_A
HARDWARE NUMBER:
ENGINEER:
DESIGNER:
DATE: 09/03/2015
ODB++/GERBER:
1"
3/4
BOTTOM
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HARDWARE NAME:MAX17606_SYNC_FB_EVKIT_A
HARDWARE NUMBER:
D1 R24
1"
4/4
C31
C10
R32
C30
C24
ODB++/GERBER:
C4
C32
DATE: 09/03/2015
C23
DESIGNER:
C22
ENGINEER:
SILK_BOT
S NO
Designation
Qty
Description
Manufacturer Partnumber‐1
Manufacturer Partnumber‐2
1
C1
1
47µF±20%, 50V,ALUMINUM‐ELECTROLYTIC
SMT(CASE_D8)
PANASONIC EEEFK1H470XP
2
C2, C22‐C24
4
4.7µF±10% 50V X7R Ceramic capacitor (1210)
Murata GRM32ER71H475KA88K
KEMET C1210C475K5RAC
3
C3, C27
2
0.22µF±10%,50V, X7R ceramic capacitor (0805)
Murata GRM21BR71H224KA
KEMET C0805C224K5RAC
4
C4
1
1000pF±10%,100V,X7R ceramic capacitor (0402)
Murata GRM155R72A102KA01
5
C5,C14
2
0.1µF±10%, 25V, X7R ceramic capacitor(0603)
TDK C1608X7R1E104K080AA
Manufacturer Partnumber‐3
TDK CGJ4J2X7R1H224K125AA
6
C6
1
1000pF±5%,50V, X7R ceramic capacitor (0402)
Murata GRM155R71H102JA01D
7
C7, C25, C26
3
2.2µF ±10%,50V, X7R ceramic capacitor (0805)
TDK C2012X7R1H225K
8
C8
1
0.01µF±5%, 50V, X7R ceramic capacitor(0603)
KEMET C0603X7R500103JNP
KEMET C0603C103J5
9
C9‐C11, C18, C30, C31
6
100µF±20%, 6.3V, X5R ceramic capacitor (1210)
Murata GRM32ER60J107ME20
KEMET C1210C107M9PAC
VENKEL LTD C1210X5R6R3‐107MNE
10
C12
1
120pF, 1%, 50V, COG ceramic capacitor (0603)
KEMET C0603C121K5GAC
11
C13
1
22000pF, 10%, 25V, X7R ceramic capacitor (0603)
KEMET C0603C223K3RAC
12
C15,C29,C32
3
OPEN (0603)
13
C16
1
0.22uF±10%, 25V, X7R ceramic capacitor(0603)
KEMET C0603C224K3RAC
Murata
GRM188R71E224KA8
KEMET C1608X7R1E224K08
14
C17
1
4.7µF ±10%,16V, X7R ceramic capacitor (0805)
Murata GRM21BR71C475KA73
15
C21
1
OPEN (1812)
16
D1
1
OPEN (SOD‐123FL)
17
D2‐D5,D8
5
100V/0.3A, (SOD123), DIODE
DIODES INCORPORATED 1N4148W‐7‐F
18
D6
1
6.8V/3UA, (SOD123), DIODE, ZENER
ON SEMICONDUCTOR MMSZ5235BT1G
19
Q1
1
100V/22A/69W, POWER‐56(8‐PQFN),POWER‐
TRANSISTOR
FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR
FDMS86102LZ
20
Q2
1
40V/73A/5W, TSDSON‐8 PACKAGE ,POWER‐TRANSISTOR
INFINEON BSZ040N04LSG
21
Q3
1
60V/0.5A/0.35W, SOT‐23 ,HIGH VOLTAGE AMPLIFIER
FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR
MMBTA05
22
R1
1
4.7Ω ±5% resistor (0603)
VISHAY DALE CRCW06034R70JN
23
R2,R12,R16,R18, R20,R29,R31
7
OPEN (0603)
24
R3
1
22kΩ ±1% resistor (0603)
VISHAY DALE CRCW060322K0FK
25
R4, R10
2
49.9kΩ ±1% resistor (0603)
VISHAY DALE CRCW060349K9FK
PANASONIC ERJ‐3EKF4992V
26
R5
1
280kΩ ±1% resistor (0603)
VISHAY CRCW0603280KFK
27
R6
1
10.7kΩ ±5% resistor (0603)
VISHAY CRCW060310K7FK
28
R7
1
10kΩ ±1% resistor (0603)
VISHAY DALE CHPHT0603K1002FGT
29
R8
1
220Ω ±1% resistor (0603)
VISHAY DALE CRCW0603220RFK
30
R9, R23, R28
3
0Ω ±0% resistor (0603)
ROHM MCR03EZPJ000
31
R11
1
0.02Ω ±1% resistor (2010)
VISHAY DALE CRCW06030000ZS
TT ELECTRONICS LRC‐LRF2010LF‐01‐
R020F
32
R13, R14
2
470Ω ±1% resistor (0603)
VISHAY DALE CRCW0603470RFK
PANASONIC ERJ‐3EKF4700
33
R15
1
1.5kΩ ±1% resistor (0603)
VISHAY DALE CRCW06031K50FK
34
R17
1
487Ω ±1% resistor (0603)
PANASONIC ERA‐3AEB4870
35
R19
1
10.5kΩ ±1% resistor (0603)
VENKEL LTD CR0603‐16W‐1052FT
36
R21
1
22.1kΩ ±1% resistor (0805)
VISHAY DALE CRCW080522K1FK
37
R22
1
4.99kΩ ±1% resistor (0603)
38
R24
1
47Ω ±1% resistor (1210)
VISHAY DALE CRCW06034K99FK
VISHAY DRALORIC
CRCW121047R0JNEAHP
39
R25
1
2.74kΩ ±1% resistor (0603)
VISHAY DALE CRCW06032K74FK
40
R26
1
100kΩ ±1% resistor (0603)
VISHAY DALE CRCW06031003FK
PANASONIC ERJ‐3EKF1003
41
R27
1
1kΩ ±1% resistor (0603)
VISHAY DALE CRCW06031001FK
PANASONIC ERJ‐3EKF1001V
42
R32
1
OPEN (1210)
43
T1
1
44
U1
1
MAX17606, 6L THIN SOT23, Flyback converters
MAX17606AZT+
45
U2
1
Shunt regulator ,SOT23
46
U3
1
PHOTOTRANSISTOR OPTOCOUPLER
DIODES INCORPORATED TLV431BFTA
AVAGO TECHNOLOGIES ACPL‐217‐
56AE
47
U4
1
MAX17597 TQFN16‐EP,PEAK‐CURRENT‐MODE
CONTROLLERFOR FLYBACK
MAX17597ATE+
EP13,10‐pin SMT, 9µH,5A, (3‐5):(10‐6):(2‐1) = 1:0.33:0.55 WURTH ELECTRONICS INC. 750342955
PANASONIC ERJ‐3EKF1072V
PANASONIC ERJ‐ERJ‐
3EKF4991V
PANASONIC ERJ‐3GEY0R00
VOUT
R31
C25
2.2UF
MAX17606
VIN
VIN
SS
NDRV
C12
120PF
EP
FB
C13
10.5K
22000PF
CS
9
C6
VDRV
PGND
0.02
C14
R6
OVI
10.7K
0.01UF
R7
SGND
1%
R20
16
10K
OVI
DITHER
4
GATE
4
OPEN
OPEN
1
0
0.22UF
TLV431BFTA
R17
487
GND0
DITHER
C21
OPEN
PGND
GND0
4.7UF
GND0
R23
MAX17597ATE+
C17
OPEN
C16
U2
1K
D5
C15
R16
470
49.9K
OPEN
R15
R18
2
1%
8
3
3
0
R27
D8
1.5K
1
3
C8
1%
VOUT
1%
R13
R10
RT
VFB
0.1UF
13
EN/UVLO
U3
4
R11
VDRV
C7
SGND
15
Q2
470
220
C30
100UF
C31
100UF
GND0
GND0
1
2
3
R14
VDRV
100UF
OPEN
R28
U3-2
EN/UVLO
5
6
7
8
C18
C29
G S
R8
COMP
R5
1%
2.74K
C27
2.2UF
280K
750342955
A
R25
D4
4
3
4
1000PF
10
VIN
6
D
4.99K
5
D3
AUX
C11
100UF
OPEN
100K
0.22UF
Q1
17
C
7
6
7
C10
100UF
R29
R26
GND0
R22
R4
R19
0
11
SLOPE
49.9K
1%
IN
1
SEC
IN
1%
R9
1
2
U3-2
6
47
C
9
C
22K
OPEN
D2
VDRV
OPEN
R3
U4
A
10
9
10
PRI
100UF
A
VFB
2
6.8V
R24
3
2
7
D1
D6
IN
C5
E
3
2
D
14
IN
1000PF
C9
GND0
6
TOFF
S G
0.22UF
B
DRN
OPEN
C4
C
5
IN
PGND
R2
1
R12
C3
0.1UF
Q3
2.2UF
3
50V
5
C26
GND
T1
R32
OPEN
C
4.7UF
50V
50V
C32
OPEN
A
4.7UF
22.1K
5
6
7
8
50V
R21
C2
4.7UF
2
1
2
3
4.7UF
50V
C24
C23
2
C22
C
47UF
2
18V TO 36V
+
C1
A
1
4.7
GND0
5
VDRV
R1
VIN
5V,3A
OPEN
1
U1
VOUT
GND0