MAX20003 Evaluation Kit
General Description
The MAX20003 evaluation kit (EV kit) demonstrates the
MAX20002/MAX20003 high-voltage, current-mode stepdown converters with low operating current. The EV kit
operates over a wide 3.5V to 36V input range and the
output is set for 5V at 3A.
The EV kit comes with the MAX20003ATPA/V+ installed.
Features and Benefits
●● Wide 3.5V to 36V Input Supply Range
●● Forced-PWM or Skip-Mode Operation
●● Programmable Switching Frequency
●● Power-Good Output
●● Proven PCB Layout
●● Fully Assembled and Tested
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
Evaluates: MAX20002/MAX20003
Table 1. EN Configuration (JU1)
SHUNT
POSITION
DESCRIPTION
1-2*
Connects the EN pin to the voltage at SUP
for normal operation
2-3
Connects the EN pin to ground to enter
shutdown mode
*Default position.
Table 2. Mode of Operation (JU2)
SHUNT
POSITION
MODE PIN
1-2*
Connected to BIAS
Forced-PWM mode
2-3
Connected to
AGND
Skip mode
Connected to an
external clock
Forced-PWM mode
(device syncs to an
external clock)
Not installed
MODE
Quick Start
*Default position.
Required Equipment
Table 3. Spread Spectrum (JU3)
● MAX20003 EV kit
● 14V, 2A DC power supply
● Electronic load capable of 3A
● Digital voltmeter (DVM)
Procedure
The EV kit is fully assembled and tested. Follow the steps
below to verify board operation. Caution: Do not turn on
supplies until all connections are made.
1) Verify that jumpers JU1–JU4 are in their default positions, as shown in Tables 1–4.
2) Connect the power supply between the SUPSW and
nearest PGND test points.
3) Connect the 3A electronic load between the OUT and
nearest PGND test points.
4) Connect the DVM between the OUT and nearest
PGND test points.
5) Turn on the power supply.
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SHUNT
POSITION
MODE PIN
1-2*
Connected to BIAS
Spread-spectrum
enabled
2-3
Connected to
PGND
Spread-spectrum
disabled
MODE
*Default position.
Table 4. PGOOD (JU4)
SHUNT POSITION
Installed
Not installed
MODE
PGOOD pulled high to VL
PGOOD unconnected
6) Enable the electronic load.
7) Verify that the voltage at the OUT test point is approximately 5V.
MAX20003 Evaluation Kit
Detailed Description of Hardware
The MAX20003 EV kit demonstrates the MAX20003 highvoltage, high-frequency, step-down converter with low
operating current. The EV kit operates over a wide 3.5V to
36V input range and the output is set for 5V at 3A.
Enable (EN)
Place a shunt in the 1-2 position on jumper JU1 for normal
operation. To place the device into shutdown mode, move
the shunt on JU1 to the 2-3 position.
Synchronization Input (FSYNC)
The EV kit features jumper JU2 to control the synchronization input (FSYNC). The device synchronizes to an
external signal applied to FSYNC. Connect FSYNC to
AGND to enable skip-mode operation. Connect to BIAS
or to an external clock to enable fixed-frequency forcedPWM mode operation.
Evaluates: MAX20002/MAX20003
Power-Good Output (PGOOD)
The EV kit provides a PGOOD test point to monitor the
status of the device output. PGOOD asserts when VOUT
rises above 95% of its regulation voltage. PGOOD
deasserts when VOUT drops below 92.5% of its regulation
voltage.
Output
Connect FB to BIAS for a fixed +5V (EV kit default
output) or a fixed +3.3V output voltage. To set the output
to other voltages between 1V and 10V, connect a resistive
divider from output (OUT) to FB to AGND. Use the following formula to determine the R7 and R8 of the resistive
divider network:
where VFB = 1V.
V
R7 =
R8 × OUT − 1
V
FB
To use an external clock, uninstall the shunt on JU2 and
apply the signal at the FSYNC test point. The external
clock frequency at FSYNC can be higher or lower than the
internal clock by 20%. Ensure that the duty cycle of the
external clock used has a minimum 100ns pulse width.
Operation at 400kHz Switching Frequency
Spread-Spectrum Option (SPS)
●● L1 = 6.8µH (recommend Coilcraft XAL5050-682MEB)
The EV kit provides jumper JU3 that allows SPS to be
pulled high (VL) or pulled low (PGND). Connect SPS
high to enable spread spectrum where the operating
frequency is varied ±3% centered on FOSC. Connect
SPS low to disable the spread-spectrum feature.
Setting the Switching Frequency (FOSC)
For 400kHz switching frequency, the following components need to be changed to:
●● R4 = 73.2kΩ
●● R1 = 16.5kΩ
●● C10 = 4,700pF
●● C11 = 6.8pF
Additional capacitance on C7 and C8 may be needed,
depending on transient performance.
The EV kit switching frequency is set by a resistor, RFOSC
(R4), connected from FOSC to AGND. Refer to TOC
08 in the Typical Operating Characteristics section in
the MAX20002/MAX20003 IC data sheet for the correct
RFOSC (R4) value.
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Component List
DESIGNATION
QTY
DESCRIPTION
1
47µF ±20%, 50V aluminum
electrolytic capacitor
(8.00mm x 6.20mm)
Panasonic EEE-FK1H470P
C2
1
4.7µF ±10%, 50V X7R ceramic
capacitor (1210)
Murata GCM32ER71H475KA55L
C3, C5
2
0.1µF ±10%, 50V X7R ceramic
capacitors (0603)
Murata GCM188R71H104KA57D
C4
1
2.2µF ±10%, 50V X7R ceramic
capacitor (0805)
TDK C2012X7R1H2225K125AC
C6, C14, C15
3
0.1µF ±10%, 50V X7R ceramic
capacitors (0402)
TDK CGA2B3X7R1H104K050BB
2
22µF ±10%, 10V X7R ceramic
capacitors (1210)
Murata GCM32ER71A226KE12L
C1
C7, C8
1
2.2µF ±10%, 10V X7R ceramic
capacitor (0603)
Murata GRM188R71A225K
2
1,000pF ±10%, 50V X7R ceramic
capacitors (0402)
Murata GRM155R71H102K
C11
1
10pF ±5%, 50V C0G ceramic
capacitor (0402)
Murata GRM1555C1H100J
C12, C17
0
Not installed, ceramic capacitors
(0402)
C9
C10, C16
DESIGNATION
QTY
DESCRIPTION
C13
0
Not installed, ceramic capacitor
(0603)
JU1–JU3
3
3-pin headers
JU4
1
2-pin header
L1
1
2.2µH, 9.2A inductor
(5.5mm x 5.7mm)
Coilcraft XAL5030-222MEB
L2
1
Ferrite bead (1206)
Würth 742792141
PGND
2
Black test points
PGOOD, SUP,
SUPSW, VOUT
4
Red test points
R1
1
20.0kΩ ±1% resistor (0402)
R2, R6, R11
3
0Ω ±5% resistors (0402)
R3
1
100kΩ ±5% resistor (0402)
R4
1
12.1kΩ ±1% resistor (0402)
R5
1
10kΩ ±5% resistor (0402)
R7, R8, R10
0
Not installed, resistors (0402)
R9
1
0Ω ±5% resistors (1210)
U1
1
Automotive buck converter
(20 TQFN-EP*)
Maxim MAX20003ATPA/V+
—
4
Shunts
—
1
PCB: MAX20003 EVALUATION
KIT
*EP = Exposed pad.
Component Suppliers
SUPPLIER
PHONE
WEBSITE
Coilcraft Inc.
847-639-6400
www.coilcraft.com
Murata Americas
770-436-1300
www.murataamericas.com
Panasonic Corp.
800-344-2112
www.panasonic.com
Würth Electronik GmbH & Co. KG
201-785-8800
www.we-online.com
Note: Indicate that you are using the MAX20003 when contacting these component suppliers.
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L2*
FERRITE
BEAD
SUPSW
C14*
0.1µF
C15*
0.1µF
BST 15
N.C. 19
R2
0Ω
8 SUPSW
C16*
1,000pF
C1
47µF
C2
4.7µF
*- These components are
populated on the EVKIT to
provide front-end filtering
C3
0.1µF
C6
0.1µF
LX 16
LX 17
LX 18
L1
2.2µH
VSUP
C17
OPEN
10 SUP
SUP
C4
2.2µF
C5
0.1µF
AGND
C7
22µF
5 VL
C9
2.2µF
MAX20003+
U1
R7
OPEN
R1
20.0kΩ
VSUP
1
C10
1,000pF
7 EN
PGND
C12
OPEN
FB 3
COMP 4
6 AGND
JU1 2
C8
22µF
R11
0Ω
OUT 2
VL
VL
C13
OPEN
VOUT
R10
OPEN
9 SUPSW
R9
0Ω
R8
OPEN
R6
0Ω
VL
C11
10pF
3
VL
VL
JU3
2
JU4
12 SPS
R5
10kΩ
3
PGOOD
R4
12.1kΩ
PGND
R3
100kΩ
PGOOD 11
EP
20 FSYNC
14 PGND
1
JU2 2
13 PGND
3
1 FOSC
VL
1
Figure 1. MAX20003 EV Kit Schematic
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Figure 2. MAX20003 EV Kit Component Placement Guide—
Component Side
Evaluates: MAX20002/MAX20003
Figure 3. MAX20003 EV Kit PCB Layout—Component Side
Figure 4. MAX20003 EV Kit PCB Layout—Layer 2
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Figure 5. MAX20003 EV Kit PCB Layout—Layer 3
Evaluates: MAX20002/MAX20003
Figure 6. MAX20003 EV Kit PCB Layout—Solder Side
Figure 7. MAX20003 EV Kit Component Placement Guide—
Solder Side
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Ordering Information
PART
MAX20003EVKIT#
TYPE
EV Kit
#Denotes RoHS compliant.
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Revision History
REVISION
NUMBER
REVISION
DATE
0
5/14
DESCRIPTION
Initial release
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