Maxim MAX16920A, MAX16920B Operator's Manual

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MAX16920B Evaluation Kit

Evaluates: MAX16920A/MAX16920B

General Description

The MAX16920B evaluation kit (EV kit) is an assembled
and tested PCB used to evaluate the MAX16920B power­management IC for automotive radios, containing three
step-down converters, one linear regulator (LDO), and an
overvoltage-protection block.

The EV kit comes with a MAX16920BATJ/V+ installed,
which is the 2.2MHz switching-frequency version. For
the 400kHz switching-frequency version, contact
the factory for free samples of the pin-compatible
MAX16920AATJ/V+. Additional capacitors and inductors
are provided in the EV kit for the MAX16920A.

S 5.5V to 18V Input Range, Survives 45V Transients

S 3.3V at 150mA Output (OUT1 from DC-DC1)

S 5V at 600mA Output (OUT2 from DC-DC2)

S 3.3V at 1.5A Output (OUT3 from DC-DC3)

S 5V at 150mA Output (OUTA from LDOA)

S LED Power-Good Indicators for All Step-Down

Converters and LDO

S Proven PCB Layout

S Fully Assembled and Tested

Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.

Features

Component List

DESIGNATION QTY DESCRIPTION

4.7FF Q10%, 6.3V X7R ceramic

C1, C6 2

C2 1

C3, C18 0

C4, C5, C17 3

C7, C15, C16,

C19

C8 1

C9, C13 2

C10 1

C11, C12, C20 0

C14 0

capacitors (0805)
Murata GRM21BR70J475K

0.47FF Q10%, 6.3V X7R ceramic
capacitor (0603)
Murata GRM188R70J474K

Not installed, ceramic capacitors
(0603)

0.1FF Q10%, 16V X7R ceramic
capacitors (0603)
Murata GRM188R71C104K

10FF Q20%, 50V X7R ceramic

4

capacitors (2220)
TDK C5750X7R1H106M

22FF Q10%, 10V X7R ceramic
capacitor (1206)
Murata GRM31CR71A226K

47FF Q10%, 10V X7R ceramic
capacitors (1210)
Murata GRM32ER71A476K

10FF Q10%, 10V X7R ceramic
capacitor (1206)
Murata GRM31CR71A106K

Not installed, ceramic
capacitors (1210)

Not installed, aluminum
electrolytic capacitor
(8.00mm x 10.2mm)

DESIGNATION QTY DESCRIPTION

D1 1

D2, D3, D4 3 Green LEDs (0603)

D5 1 Red LED (0603)
D6 0 Not installed, diode (SMA)

JU1−JU6 6 3-pin headers

JU7−JU10 4 2-pin headers

L1 1

L2 1

L3 1

L4 1

P1 1

R1 1

R2 1
R3−R6 4
R7, R8 2

R9, R10 2

R11−R16 0 Not installed, resistors (0603)

R17 1

3A, 50V Schottky diode (SMC)
Diodes Inc. B350-13-F

8.2FH, 790mA inductor
(4mm x 4mm x 1.2mm)
Panasonic ELLSFG8R2NA

4.7FH, 1.16A inductor
(5.0mm x 5.6mm x 1.2mm)
TDK VLP5612T-4R7MR93

2.2FH, 4.18A inductor
(7.60mm x 7.60mm x 3.55mm)
Cooper Bussmann DRA73-2R2-R

10FH, 2.56A inductor
(7.60mm x 7.60mm x 4.35mm)
Cooper Bussmann DRA74-100-R

50V, 5.3A p-channel
MOSFET (D PAK)
Vishay IRFR9010TRPbF

100kI Q1% resistor (0603)

19.1kI Q1% resistor (0603)
1kI Q5% resistors (0603)
10kI Q5% resistors (0603)
100kI Q5% resistors (0603)

0I Q5% resistor (0603)

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MAX16920B Evaluation Kit

Evaluates: MAX16920A/MAX16920B

Component List (continued)

DESIGNATION QTY DESCRIPTION

Power-management IC

U1 1

— 10 Shunts

— 1

ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS FOR MAX16920A
EVALUATION

— 3

(32 TQFN-EP)
Maxim MAX16920BATJ/V+

PCB: MAX16920B EVALUATION
KIT+

22FF Q10%, 10V X7R ceramic
capacitors (1206)
Murata GRM31CR71A226K

DESIGNATION QTY DESCRIPTION

47FF Q10%, 10V X7R ceramic

— 1

— 1

— 1

— 1

capacitor (1210)
Murata GRM32ER71A476K

47FH, 1.14A inductor
(7.60mm x 7.60mm x 4.35mm)
Cooper Bussmann DRA74-470-R

22FH, 1.68A inductor
(7.60mm x 7.60mm x 4.35mm)
Cooper Bussmann DRA74-220-R

10FH, 2.56A inductor
(7.60mm x 7.60mm x 4.35mm)
Cooper Bussmann DRA74-100-R

Component Suppliers

SUPPLIER PHONE WEBSITE

Cooper Bussmann 916-941-1117 www.cooperet.com
Diodes Incorporated 805-446-4800 www.diodes.com
Murata Electronics North America, Inc. 770-436-1300 www.murata-northamerica.com
Panasonic Corp. 800-344-2112 www.panasonic.com
TDK Corp. 847-803-6100 www.component.tdk.com
Vishay 402-563-6866 www.vishay.com

Note: Indicate that you are using the MAX16920B when contacting these component suppliers.

Quick Start

Required Equipment

• MAX16920B EV kit

• 12V, 2.5A DC power supply

• Four electronic loads (e.g., HP6060B)

• Four voltmeters

Procedure

The EV kit is fully assembled and tested. Follow the steps
below to verify board operation. Caution: Do not turn on

power supplies until all connections are completed.

1) Verify that all jumpers are in their default position, as
shown in Table 1.

2) Adjust the power supply to 12V and connect to the
VIN and PGND PCB pads on the EV kit.

3) Adjust the first load to 150mA and connect to the
OUT1 and PGND1 PCB pads on the EV kit.

4) Connect the first voltmeter to the OUT1 and PGND1
PCB pads on the EV kit.

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5) Adjust the second load to 600mA and connect to the
OUT2 and PGND2 PCB pads on the EV kit.

6) Connect the second voltmeter to the OUT2 and
PGND2 PCB pads on the EV kit.

7) Adjust the third load to 1.5A and connect to the OUT3
and PGND3 PCB pads on the EV kit.

8) Connect the third voltmeter to the OUT3 and PGND3
PCB pads on the EV kit.

9) Adjust the fourth load to 150mA and connect to the
OUTA and GND PCB pads on the EV kit.

10) Connect the fourth voltmeter to the OUTA and GND
PCB pads on the EV kit.

11) Connect the SYNC and GND PCB pads on the EV kit
together.

12) Turn on the DC power supply.

13) Enable all loads.

14)

Verify that the first voltmeter reads approximately 3.3V.

15)

Verify that the second voltmeter reads approximately 5V.

16)

Verify that the third voltmeter reads approximately 3.3V.

17)

Verify that the fourth voltmeter reads approximately 5V.

MAX16920B Evaluation Kit

Evaluates: MAX16920A/MAX16920B

Table 1. Jumper Descriptions (JU1–JU10)

JUMPER SHUNT POSITION DESCRIPTION

JU1

JU2

JU3

JU4

JU5

JU6

JU7

JU8

JU9

JU10

*Default position.

1-2* Enables the OUT2 output of the IC.

2-3 Disables the OUT2 output of the IC.

1-2* Enables the OUT3 output of the IC.

2-3 Disables the OUT3 output of the IC.

1-2* Enables the OUTA output of the IC.

2-3 Disables the OUTA output of the IC.

1-2* Connects the FB1 pin of the IC to ground, which sets the OUT1 voltage to 3.3V.

2-3

1-2* Connects the FB2 pin of the IC to ground, which sets the OUT2 voltage to 5V.

2-3

1-2* Connects the FB3 pin of the IC to ground, which sets the OUT3 voltage to 3.3V.

2-3

1-2*

Open Disables LED D5. The PG2 signal can be monitored at the PG2 PCB pad on the EV kit.

1-2*

Open Disables LED D2. The PG3 signal can be monitored at the PG3 PCB pad on the EV kit.

1-2* Uses LED D3 to indicate that the output of the LDO is in the correct regulation range.

Open Disables LED D3. The PGA signal can be monitored at the PGA PCB pad on the EV kit.

1-2*

Open

Connects the FB1 pin of the IC to the voltage-divider of R11 and R12. Users must install
appropriate feedback resistors to adjust the voltage between 1.22V and 5V.

Connects the FB2 pin of the IC to the voltage-divider of R13 and R16. Users must install
appropriate feedback resistors to adjust the voltage between 1.22V and 5V.

Connects the FB3 pin of the IC to the voltage-divider of R14 and R15. Users must install
appropriate feedback resistors to adjust the voltage between 1.22V and 8V.

Uses LED D5 to indicate that the output of the converter (DC-DC2) is in the correct
regulation range.

Uses LED D2 to indicate that the output of the converter (DC-DC3) is in the correct
regulation range.

Uses LED D4 to indicate that the output of the converter (DC-DC1) is in the correct
regulation range.

Disables LED D4. The POR signal can be monitored at the PORB PCB pad on the EV kit.

Detailed Description of Hardware

The MAX16920B EV kit is an assembled and tested PCB
used to evaluate the MAX16920B power-management
IC for automotive radios, containing three step-down
converters, one linear regulator, and an overvoltage­protection block.

DC-DC1 Step-Down Converter

The output voltage of the DC-DC1 step-down converter
is set to 3.3V and can be accessed from the OUT1 PCB
pad on the EV kit. The output voltage can be adjusted
from 1.22V to 5V by placing a shunt in the 2-3 position on
jumper JU4 and selecting the appropriate resistor values
for R11 and R12. A lit LED (D4) indicates that the output
of DC-DC1 is in the correct regulation range.

DC-DC2 Step-Down Converter

The output voltage of the DC-DC2 step-down converter
is set to 5V and can be accessed from the OUT2 PCB

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pad on the EV kit. The output voltage can be adjusted
from 1.22V to 5V by placing a shunt in the 2-3 position on
jumper JU5 and selecting the appropriate resistor values
for R13 and R16. To enable DC-DC2, place a shunt in the
1-2 position on jumper JU1. To disable DC-DC2, place a
shunt in the 2-3 position on JU1. A lit LED (D5) indicates
that the output of DC-DC2 is in the correct regulation
range.

DC-DC3 Step-Down Converter

The output voltage of the DC-DC3 step-down converter
is set to 3.3V and can be accessed from the OUT3 PCB
pad on the EV kit. The output voltage can be adjusted
from 1.22V to 8V by placing a shunt in the 2-3 position on
jumper JU6 and selecting the appropriate resistor values
for R14 and R15. To enable DC-DC3, place a shunt in the
1-2 position on jumper JU2. To disable DC-DC3, place a
shunt in the 2-3 position on JU2. A lit LED (D2) indicates
that the output of DC-DC3 is in the correct regulation
range.

MAX16920B Evaluation Kit

Evaluates: MAX16920A/MAX16920B

LDOA

The output voltage on the linear regulator (LDOA) is set
at 5V and can be accessed from the OUTA PCB pad on
the EV kit. The output can be enabled or disabled by
placing a shunt in the appropriate position on jumper JU3
(see Table 1). To enable LDOA, place a shunt in the 1-2
position on JU3. To disable LDOA, place a shunt in the
2-3 position on JU3. LED D3 indicates that the output of
LDOA is in the correct regulation range.

SYNC

The IC provides a fixed 2.2MHz switching frequency
when the SYNC PCB pad on the EV kit is connected
to ground. For external synchronization, apply a clock
signal between 1.8MHz to 2.4MHz at the SYNC PCB pad
on the EV kit.

Voltage Output (UVO)

UVO is an active-low voltage output to monitor the input
voltage and is accessible through the UVOB PCB pad on
the EV kit. The UVO signal is pulled low by the IC when
the VIN falls below 7V.

Overtemperature Output (OT)

OT is an active-low overtemperature output and is
accessible through the OTB PCB pad on the EV kit. The
OT signal is pulled low by the IC and disables all convert­ers except for DC-DC1 if the die temperature exceeds the
thermal-shutdown temperature.

Evaluating the MAX16920A

Included with the EV kit are capacitors and inductors to
evaluate the MAX16920A. Replace C10, C11, and C12
with the 22FF capacitors, C20 with the 47FF capacitor, L1
with the 47FH inductor, L2 with the 22FH inductor, and L3
with the 10FH inductor.

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MAX16920B Evaluation Kit

Evaluates: MAX16920A/MAX16920B

Figure 1. MAX16920B EV Kit Schematic

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MAX16920B Evaluation Kit

Evaluates: MAX16920A/MAX16920B

1.0”

Figure 2. MAX16920B EV Kit Component Placement Guide—
Component Side

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Figure 3. MAX16920B EV Kit PCB Layout—Component Side

Figure 4. MAX16920B EV Kit PCB Layout—Inner Layer 2

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1.0”

MAX16920B Evaluation Kit

Evaluates: MAX16920A/MAX16920B

1.0”

Figure 5. MAX16920B EV Kit PCB Layout—Inner Layer 3 Figure 6. MAX16920B EV Kit PCB Layout—Solder Side

1.0”

Figure 7. MAX16920B EV Kit Component Placement Guide—
Solder Side

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1.0”

Evaluates: MAX16920A/MAX16920B

Ordering Information

PART TYPE

MAX16920BEVKIT+ EV Kit

+Denotes lead(Pb)-free and RoHS compliant.

MAX16920B Evaluation Kit

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MAX16920B Evaluation Kit

Evaluates: MAX16920A/MAX16920B

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