Quick EVB Set Up and Start Up....................................................................................................................................1
Quick Start Up ......................................................................................................................................................1
Configuration and I/O Interfaces....................................................................................................................... 5
TRACK1 SEL, TRACK2 SEL ........................................................................................................................................5
Jumpers JP2 RUN1 and JP3 RUN2..............................................................................................................................6
Jumper JP4 TRACK1 SEL ............................................................................................................................................6
Jumper JP5 TRACK2 SEL ............................................................................................................................................7
Test Interfaces..................................................................................................................................................... 8
2 Phase, Single Output Select ......................................................................................................................................9
Test Points ....................................................................................................................................................................9
MxL7213 13A Dual Phase EVB User Manual Table of Contents
MxL7213EVB Bill of Materials.......................................................................................................................... 16
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Figure 6: Single Output Selection...........................................................................................................................................9
Table 8: EVB LGA Bill of Materials..................................................................................................................... 16
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MxL7213 13A Dual Phase EVB User ManualIntroduction
Introduction
The MxL7213 evaluation board provides a platform to evaluate the features and performance of the MxL7213. The
MxL7213 is a dual 13A Power Module optimized for powering Telecom, Networking and Industrial equipment. There are
multiple EVBs for the MxL7213. This manual covers the 13A Dual Phase LGA Evaluation Boards.
Quick EVB Set Up and Start Up
Factory Settings
In addition to utilizing the 4.5V to 18V input voltage range and dual 13A maximum load current rating capabilities of the
MxL7213 Power Module, the Evaluation Board has been set up with the factory default configurations shown below for
quick set up and operation. Do not exceed the EVB maximum load current rating.
The factory default configuration (Table 2) for the MxL7213 Evaluation Board is:
■ V
■ V
= 3.3V ±1.5%
OUT1
= 5.0V ±1.5%
OUT2
■ 750kHz Switching Frequency
■ CCM mode. For other modes, see Jumper JP1 MODE.
Quick Start Up
To quickly see the regulator in operation:
1. Use the factory settings and default configuration. If
other settings or components are desired, apply them
before the next steps and see Set-Up Options for more.
2. Connect a turned-off power supply that is within a V
(1)
specification of 5.5V
GND with short / thick leads. Use test pins VIN+ and
VIN- to monitor VIN and GND respectively. See
locations in Figure 1
3. For the channel 1 output, connect an electronic load
initially set to 0A, that will be no more than the above
maximum I
thick leads. Use test pins VO1+ and VO1- to monitor
VOUT1 and GND respectively. See locations in
Figure 1
4. For the channel 2 output, connect an electronic load
initially set to 0A, that will be no more than the above
1. VIN of 6V or greater is required for a V
(13A ), to VOUT1 and GND with short /
OUT
.
to 18V, (12V typical) to VIN and
.
= 5.5V.
OUT
IN
■ Run is enabled for both channels. See Jumpers JP2
RUN1 and JP3 RUN2.
■ Soft-start is selected for both channels. See Jumper
JP4 TRACK1 SEL and Jumper JP5 TRACK2 SEL.
■ CLKOUT phase is 90 degrees, see Jumper JP6
CLKOUT PHASE.
maximum I
thick leads. Use test pins VO2+ and VO2- to monitor
VOUT2 and GND respectively. See locations in
Figure 1
5. Turn on the power supply and check V
channels. The EVB will power up and (factory default)
regulate the channel 1 output at 3.3V ±1.5% (3.251V to
3.349V) and channel 2 output at 5.0V ±1.5% (4.925V
to 5.075V). Output ripple should be observed using a
BNC cable connected to a scope at J1 for channel 1
and J2 for channel 2.
6. Set or vary the load (do not exceed the maximum I
and check V
such as regulation and efficiency.
See Configuration and I/O Interfaces and Load Transient
Circuit for more on testing and monitoring. For Single Rail
Dual Phase 26A Operation and to vary V
Single Output Select.
(13A ), to VOUT2 and GND with short /
OUT
.
OUT
and other desired performance levels
OUT
OUT
see 2 Phase,
of both
OUT
)
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A
LOAD
+-
A
LOAD
-+
V
+-
V
V
-+
V
V
V
IN
+
-
+
A
Figure 1: Monitoring VIN and V
OUT
Figure 2: Top View of MxL7213 13A Dual Phase LGA EVB
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MxL7213 13A Dual Phase EVB User ManualReference Documentation
Reference Documentation
Please refer to the MxL7213 Data Sheet for additional information about the MxL7213, including efficiency curves for this
configuration with V
performance characteristics and external component calculations. This manual is meant to be used in conjunction with the
datasheet.
This manual provides EVB schematics, PCB layout and bill of materials that can be utilized to assist in your board design.
The schematics are also available on the MxL7213 product page.
= 12V. The datasheet also includes a full list of IC features, pinout, pin descriptions, typical
IN
Ordering Information
Table 1: Evaluation Board Ordering Part Number
Power ModuleEvaluation BoardDescription
MXL7213-AYA-TMXL7213-EVK-000-B2MxL7213 LGA Power Module Dual-Phase EVB
2. Refer to www.maxlinear.com/MxL7213 for most up-to-date Ordering Information.
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MxL7213 13A Dual Phase EVB User ManualEvaluation Board Overview
VOUT1
VOUT2
CLKOUT
RUN2
TRACK2
MODE
RUN1
TRACK1
VIN
TRACK1
SELECT
JUMPER
(JP4)
RUN1
SELECT
JUMPER
(JP2)
MODE
SELECT
JUMPER
(JP1)
TRACK2
SELECT
JUMPER
(JP5)
RUN2
SELECT
JUMPER
(JP3)
CLKOUT
SELECT
JUMPER
(JP6)
OUTPUT
CONFIG
OPTION
DIFF
SENSE
OPTION
J1
VOUT1
CONNECTOR
J2
VOUT2
CONNECTOR
J3
IOSTEP
CONNECTOR
J21
VOUT2
CONNECTOR
J6
VOUT1
CONNECTOR
VIN
CONNECTOR
J4
MxL7213
VOUT1VOUT2
TRANSIENT LOAD
CIRCUIT
Evaluation Board Overview
The block diagram shown in Figure 3 illustrates the connection points for the VIN, VOUT1, VOUT2, TRACK, MODE_PLLIN
and RUN pins.
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Figure 3: Block Diagram MxL7213 Two Channel EVB
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MxL7213 13A Dual Phase EVB User ManualConfiguration and I/O Interfaces
Configuration and I/O Interfaces
MODE
The MODE (JP1) jumper is provided for overall device configuration:
Force Continuous Mode, Pulse-Skipping Mode and External Synchronization are selectable.
RUN1, RUN2
A RUN jumper is provided for both channels (JP2 for RUN1 and JP3 for RUN2).
TRACK1 SEL, TRACK2 SEL
A TRACK jumper is provided for both channels.
VOUT, EXT and SOFTSTART are selectable.
Test points are allocated for probing of TRACK1 (JP4) and TRACK2 (JP5).
CLKOUT PHASE
A CLKOUT (JP6) jumper is provided for clock phase selection.
60, 90 or 120 degrees of phase offset is configurable.
EXTVCC
An EXTVCC test point (J18) is provided to monitor or inject EXTVCC.
TEMP
A TEMP test point (E15) is provided to monitor temperature.
PGOOD1, PGOOD2
A PGOOD test point is provided for both channels (E3 for PGOOD1 and E12 for PGOOD2).
Both PGOOD signals are tied to INTVCC through 10kΩ resistors.
SW1, SW2
A SW test point is provided for both switching signals (TP1 for SW1 and TP2 for SW2).
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MxL7213 13A Dual Phase EVB User ManualSet-Up Options
Set-Up Options
Jumpers are factory installed per Table 2 to configure the EVB for operation. Jumper and testing options are described in
the next sections. Refer to the product datasheet for additional information.
Table 2: Factory Settings
JumperLabelFactory SettingDescription
JP1MODEJumper 7-8CCM
JP2RUN1Jumper 2-3On
JP3RUN2Jumper 2-3On
JP4TRACK1Jumper 1-2Soft-Start
JP5TRACK2Jumper 5-6Soft-Start
JP6CLKOUT PHASEJumper 2-390°
Jumper JP1 MODE
Table 3: JP1 Options
Jumper OptionsDescription
Jumper 1-2Soft-Start. MODE_PLLIN connected to CLKIN.
Jumper 3-4Pulse Skipping. MODE_PLLIN connected to INTVCC.
Jumper 5-6Pulse Skipping. MODE_PLLIN floating.
Jumper 7-8CCM. MODE_PLLIN connected to GND.
Jumpers JP2 RUN1 and JP3 RUN2
Table 4: JP2, JP3 Options
Jumper OptionsDescription
Jumper 1-2Off. RUN1/2 connected to GND.
Jumper 2-3On. RUN1/2 connected to VIN.
Jumper JP4 TRACK1 SEL
Table 5: JP4 Options
Jumper OptionsDescription
Jumper 1-2Soft-Start. TRACK1 connected to cap to GND.
Jumper 2-3TRACK1 connected to 60.4kΩ resistor to GND and TRACK test point.
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MxL7213 13A Dual Phase EVB User ManualJumper JP5 TRACK2 SEL
Jumper JP5 TRACK2 SEL
Table 6: JP5 Options
Jumper OptionsDescription
Jumper 1-2TRACK2 connected to VOUT1.
Jumper 3-4EXT. TRACK2 connected to 60.4kΩ resistor to GND and TRACK2 test point.
Jumper 5-6Soft-Start. TRACK2 connected to cap to GND.
Jumper JP6 CLKOUT PHASE
Table 7: JP6 Options
Jumper OptionsDescription
Jumper 1-2120°
Jumper 2-390°
Jumper 3-460°
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Test Interfaces
Load Transient Circuit
A load transient circuit is provided to allow optional testing of load transients. The IOSTEP clock input is used to drive the
transient signal. The load step generated by the FET (Q1) is very fast; the step slew rate is >40A/µs for a 6.5A transient
load test case.
To measure load transient response for either channel, use the circuit shown in Figure 4. To test CH1, populate R34 and
depopulate R35 and apply a small duty cycle pule signal to IOSTEP CLK input (~ 1%). Adjust the amplitude of the IOSTEP CLK
pulse to set the load current. Start at a pulse amplitude of 2V and increase while monitoring the IOSTEP (J3) voltage. The load
current at IOSTEP (J3) is 15mV/A. For an example, a 6.5mA load will occur when a 97.5mV pulse is observed at J3.
To test load transient response on CH2, depopulate R34 and populate R35 and repeat procedure.
Figure 4: Load Transient Circuit
Differential Sensing Selection
4 x 0603 resistor jumpers are available to test differential sensing.
Figure 5: Differential Sensing Selection
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MxL7213 13A Dual Phase EVB User Manual2 Phase, Single Output Select
2 Phase, Single Output Select
The MxL7213 can be configure for single rail dual phase 26A operation and 4 x 0603 resistor jumpers allow VOUT1 /
VOUT2 together to output 26 Amps. This can be accomplished by removing both R7 and R19 and installing 0 ohm resistors
on R14, R17, R28 and R39.
Figure 6: Single Output Selection
The output voltage for the single rail dual phase 26A mode is set by the equation:
60.4k
V
OUT
0.6V1
-------------
+
=
R25
Test Points
Test points are available for all critical signals. See the schematic to see the available test points.
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75
80
85
90
95
100
012345678910111213
Efficiency (%)
Load Current (A)
VIN = 5.5V, V
OUT
= 3.3V
VIN = 12V, V
OUT
= 3.3V
VIN = 16V, V
OUT
= 3.3V
VIN = 18V, V
OUT
= 3.3V
75
80
85
90
95
100
012345678910111213
Efficiency (%)
Load Current (A)
VIN = 6.0V, V
OUT
= 5.0V
VIN = 12V, V
OUT
= 5.0V
VIN = 16V, V
OUT
= 5.0V
VIN = 18V, V
OUT
= 5.0V
Performance
Efficiency
Figure 7: Channel 1 Measured Efficiency (V
Figure 8: Channel 2 Measured Efficiency (V
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OUT =
OUT =
5.0V, fSW = 750kHz, Ch 1 Disabled)
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MxL7213 13A Dual Phase EVB User ManualLoad Transient Response
Load Transient Response
3.3V Output (20MHz BW)
6.5A Load
No Load
Figure 9: Channel 1 Load Transient Response (V
5.0V Output (20MHz BW)
6.5A Load
No Load
= 3.3V, VIN = 12V)
OUT
Figure 10: Channel 2 Load Transient Response (V
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OUT
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Output Ripple
Channel 1, 3.3V Output (20MHz BW)
3. Ripple waveform shown, measured at VOUT1 BNC (J1), is affected by 1uF cap C13. The ripple waveform characteristics ideally should be observed at
the output capacitor closest to the MxL7213, COUT5.
Figure 11: Channel 1 Output Voltage Ripple (VIN = 12V, V
3.3V, Load = 13A)
OUT=
Channel 2, 5.0V Output (20MHz BW)
4. Ripple waveform shown, measured at VOUT2 BNC (J2), is affected by 1uF cap C14. The ripple waveform characteristics ideally should be observed at
the output capacitor closest to the MxL7213, COUT4.
Figure 12: Channel 2 Output Voltage Ripple (VIN = 12V, V
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OUT =
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MxL7213EVB Schematic
Figure 13: EVB Schematic
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MxL7213 13A Dual Phase EVB User ManualMxL7213EVB PCB Layers
MxL7213EVB PCB Layers
Figure 14: EVB PCB LGA Silkscreen Top
Figure 15: EVB PCB LGA, Layer 1
Figure 16: EVB PCB LGA Layer 2
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Figure 17: EVB PCB LGA Layer 3
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Figure 18: EVB PCB LGA Layer 4
Figure 19: EVB PCB LGA Silkscreen Bottom
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