The MIC28510 DC/DC regulator operate
input supply range of 4.5V to 75V and
regulated output at up to 4A of output cu
output volta
ge is adjustable down to 0.8V with
typical accuracy of ±1%. The switching freq
adjustable and once adju
remains fairly constant with chang
and output
load.
The basic parameters of the eva
sted the switching fre
es in in
luation board are:
s over an
provides a
rrent. The
a
uency is
quency
put voltage
•Input Voltage − 5V to 75V
(1)
Output Voltage − 0.8V to 5V at 4A
• 12V at up to 4A
•
250kHz Switching Frequency
(2)
(Adjustable from 100kHz to 500kHz)
Notes:
1, 2. Refer to thermal de-rating curves shown in Typica
Characteristics section.
l
Datasheets and support documenta found
on Micrel’
s web site at: www.micrel.com
tion can be
Requirements
The MIC28510 evaluation board requires o
power supply with at least 10A current ca
linear regulator, which includes a Zener an
transisto
housekeeping (V
r, has been installed on the board to provide
) for the MIC28510. The output
DD
nly angle
si
pab y. A
ilit
d anN
NP
load can either be a passive or an active load.
Precautions
The MIC28510 evaluation board does not have
reverse polarity protection. Applying a negative
voltage to the PVIN and GND terminals may damage
the device. The maximum PVIN of the board is rated
at 75V. Exceeding 75V on the PVIN could damage the
device.
1. VIN Supply. Connect a po
and GND terminals, paying
polarity and supply voltag
75V). The input current IIN
a current meter. Do not app
2. Connect Load and Monito
load to the V
OUT
and
GND terminals. The load can
be either a passive (resisti
an electronic load) type. A
placed between the V
monitor the output current. Ensu
voltage is monitored at the V
3. Enable Input. The EN pin ha
pull-up resis
tor to VDD, which allows the output to
be turned on when VDD exce
threshold. An EN connec
wer supply to the VIN
careful attention to the
e range (5V < VIN <
can be monitored with
ly power until Step 4.
r Output. Connect a
ve) or an active (as in
current meter may be
terminal and load to
OUT
re the output
terminal.
OUT
s an internal 100k
eds its UVLO
tor is provided on the
evaluation board for users to easily access the
enable
feature. Applying an external logic signal
on the E
short the EN pin to GND
N pin to pull it low or using a jumper to
will shut off the output of
tiothe MIC28510 evalua
n board.
4. Turn On the Power. Turn on the VIN supply and
verify that the output voltage is regulated to 3.3V.
Ordering Information
Part Number Description
MIC28510 5V EV Evaluation Board up to 5V Output
MIC28510 12V EV Evaluation Board 12V Output
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The output voltage on the
board, which is preset to 3.3V, is determined by the
feedback divider, shown in Equation 1:
REFOUT
where V
which corresponds
= 0.8V, and R
REF
to 0.9V, 1.0V, 1.2V, 1.5V, 1.8V,
2.5V, 3.3V, or 5V. Leaving the R
0.8V output voltage. All
above can be set by modifying R
according to Equation 2:
R
BOTTOM
=
Note that the output voltage should not be
5V due to the 6.3V voltage rating o
output capacitors.
If higher than 5V output is desired, it is reco
to use the designs s
hown in the MIC28510 12V/4A
output evaluation board schematic, where th
capacitors, L1, R3, and R17 are optimize
output.
SW N
ode
Test point J11 (V
) is placed for monitori
SW
switching waveform, one of the mos
waveforms for the converter.
Current Limit
The MIC28510 has internal FETs, and the curre
is implemented by sensing the R
The MIC28510 has a fixed current limi
(typical).
Loop Gain M
easurement
The resistor, R13, is placed in series with the reg
feedback path. The control loop gain can be
measured by connecting an impedance analyzer
across the resistor and selecting the resistor value in
between 20Ω to 50Ω.
Setting the Switching Frequency
The MIC28510 is an adjustable-frequency,
synchronous buck regulator featuring a unique
digitally modified adaptive on-time control
architecture.
March 2012
MIC28510 evaluation
⎜
⎜
⎝
1VV
+×=
R
BOTTOM
R4
BOTTOM
⎞⎛
⎟
⎟
⎠
is one o
open gives a
BOTTOM
Eq. 1
f R5-R12,
other voltages not listed
alu
ve
Eq. 2
set to
VR4×
−
REF
VV
REFOUT
BOTTOM
n the exceed
mmended
e output
d for 12V
ng the
t critical
nt limit
DS-ON
of bott
om FET.
6.5A
t of
ulator
The switching frequency can
100kHz and 500kHz by changi
connected network consisting of R18 and R19 from
PVIN to PGND.
Figure 1. Switching Frequency Adjustment
Equation 3 illustrates the estimated
ff
×=
OSW_ADJ
where f
and R19 being open, f
For more precise setting, it is recommended to use
Figure 2:
The evaluation board design is optimized for a
switching frequency of 250kHz. If the switching
frequency is programmed to either lower end or higher
end, the design needs optimization.
MIC28510 0.8V to 5V/4A Evaluation Board Typical Characteristics
Efficiency ( VIN = 48V)
vs. Output Current
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
EFFICI ENCY ( % )
30
20
10
012345
fSW = 250kHz
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
5.0V
3.3V
2.5V
1.8V
1.5V
1.2V
1.0V
0.9V
0.8V
6
The rmal De rating
4
3
2
VIN= 75V
VIN = 48V
1
LOAD CURRENT (A)
VIN= 5V
0
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MAXIMUM AMBI ENT TEM PERATURE
(°C)
V
= 3.3V
OUT
fsw = 250k Hz
L = 10µH
=125°C
T
j_MAX
4
3
2
1
LOAD CURRENT (A)
0
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Thermal Deratin g
VIN = 8V
VIN= 48V
V
= 75V
IN
V
= 5V
OUT
f
= 250kHz
SW
L = 10µH
= 125°C
T
j_MAX
MAXIMUM AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
(°C)
Therma l De rat ing
4
V
= 5V
OUT
f
= 250kHz
SW
L = 10µH
3
= 125°C
T
j_MAX
2
OAD CURRENT ( A)
1
L
VIN = 24V
VIN =18V
4
3
2
1
LOAD CURRENT ( A)
The rmal De rat ing
V
= 3.3V
OUT
f
= 250kHz
SW
L = 10µH
T
= 125°C
j_MAX
VIN = 12V
VIN =18V
VIN = 24V
4
3
2
1
LOAD CURRENT ( A)
Therma l Derating
V
= 2.5V
OUT
f
= 250kHz
SW
L = 10µH
T
= 125°C
j_MAX
VIN= 12V
VIN=18V
VIN= 24V
V
= 12V
0
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MAXIMUM AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
IN
(°C)
0
2540557085100
MAXIMUM AM BI ENT TEM PERATURE
(°C)
0
2540557085100
MAXIMUM AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
(°C)
Die Temperature* : The temperature measurement was taken at the hottest point on the MIC28510 case mounted on a 5 square inch 4 layer, 0.62”,
FR-4 PCB with 2oz. finish copper weight per layer, see Thermal Measurement section. Actual results will depend upon the size of the PCB, ambient
temperature and proximity to other heat emitting components.
Die Temperature* : The temperature measurement was taken at the hottest point on the MIC28510 case mounted on a 5 square inch 4 layer, 0.62”,
FR-4 PCB with 2oz. finish copper weight per layer, see Thermal Measurement section. Actual results will depend upon the size of the PCB, ambient
temperature and proximity to other heat emitting components.
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