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INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains general information that will be useful to know before using the
MIC23350 Evaluation Board. Items discussed in this chapter include:
• Document Layout
• Conventions Used in this Guide
• Recommended Reading
• The Microchip Website
• Customer Support
• Document Revision History
DOCUMENT LAYOUT
This document describes how to use the MIC23350 Evaluation Board as a
development tool. The manual layout is as follows:
• Chapter 1. “Product Overview” – Important information about the MIC23350
Evaluation Board.
• Chapter 2. “Installation and Operation” – Includes instructions on installing and
starting the MIC23350 Evaluation Board.
• Appendix A. “Schematic and Layouts” – Shows the schematic and layout
diagrams for the MIC23350 Evaluation Board.
• Appendix B. “Bill of Materials (BOM)” – Lists the parts used to build the
This user’s guide describes how to use the MIC23350 Evaluation Board. Another
useful document is listed below. The following Microchip document is available and
recommended as a supplemental reference resource.
• MIC23350 Data Sheet – “Step-Down Converter with Hyperlight Load™ and
Voltage Select” (DS20006126)
This data sheet provides detailed information regarding the MIC23350 device.
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Preface
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Users of Microchip products can receive assistance through several channels:
• Distributor or Representative
• Local Sales Office
• Field Application Engineer (FAE)
• Technical Support
Customers should contact their distributor, representative or field application engineer
(FAE) for support. Local sales offices are also available to help customers. A listing of
sales offices and locations is included in the back of this document.
Technical support is available through the website at: http://support.microchip.com.
This chapter provides an overview of the MIC23350 Evaluation Board and covers the
following topics:
• MIC23350 Device Short Overview
• What is the MIC23350 Evaluation Board?
• Contents of the MIC23350 Evaluation Board Kit
1.2MIC23350 DEVICE SHORT OVERVIEW
The MIC23350 device is a compact, high-efficiency, low-voltage, 3A continuous
current, synchronous step-down regulator. The HyperLight Load™ provides very high
efficiency at light loads, while still having an ultra-fast transient response. The
MIC23350 device’s output voltage is set by two V
pins, which allow for nine possible combinations. Table 2-1 details the possible
combinations and the resulting output voltage. The 2.4V to 5.5V input voltage range,
low shutdown and quiescent currents make the MIC23350 device ideal for single-cell
Li-Ion battery-powered applications. The 100% duty cycle capability provides
low-dropout operation, extending the operating range in portable systems.
An open-drain Power Good (PG) output is provided to indicate when the output voltage is
within 9% of regulation and facilitates output voltage monitoring and supply sequencing.
When set in shutdown (EN = GND), the MIC23350 device draws a typical current of 1.5 µA.
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(Voltage Selection) three-state
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MIC23350 is available in a thermally efficient, 16-lead 2.5 mm x 2.5 mm x 0.55 mm thin
FTQFN package, with an operating junction temperature range from -40°C to +125°C.
More detailed information regarding the capabilities of the MIC23350 device is
available in the “MIC23350 Data Sheet”.
The MIC23350 Evaluation Board is used to evaluate and demonstrate the MIC23350
device. This board demonstrates the MIC23350 device in a buck converter application,
supplied from an external voltage source (from 2.4V to 5.5V), to a pin-programmed
regulated output. Two jumpers are provided on the board to select the desired output
voltage, chosen from nine preset values (as shown in Tab le 2 -1 ).
MIC23350 has been developed for applications suited for 2.4V to 5.5V input voltage
range, low shutdown and quiescent currents, 3A continuous output current. This makes
the MIC23350 device ideal for single cell Li-Ion battery-powered applications. The
100% duty cycle capability provides low-dropout operation, extending the operating
range in portable systems.
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FIGURE 2-1:MIC23350 Step-Down Evaluation Board with Pin-Selectable Output Voltage.
2.2FEATURES
The MIC23350 Evaluation Board has the following features:
• 2.4V to 5.5V Input Voltage Range
• 3A Continuous Output Current
• Programmable Voltage Output through V
- 0.6V, 0.8V, 0.9V, 1.0V, 1.2V, 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V or 3.3V Output Voltage
• High Efficiency (up to 95%)
• ±1.5% Output Voltage Accuracy Over Line/Load/Temperature Range
The MIC23350 Evaluation Board is fully assembled and tested to evaluate and
demonstrate the MIC23350 product. This board requires the use of external lab
supplies.
2.3.1Power Input and Output Connection
2.3.1.1POWERING THE MIC23350 EVALUATION BOARD
When the MIC23350 Evaluation Board is ready for evaluation, apply positive input
voltage to the V
maximum input voltage should not exceed 5.5V. An electronic load or a resistive load
can be used for evaluation. Some electronic loads can sink the programmed current,
starting from very low output voltage levels during start-up. For a more realistic start-up
behavior evaluation, a resistive load or a constant resistance electronic load is
recommended. Connect the positive voltage terminal of the load to the V
on the MIC23350 Evaluation Board and connect the negative or the return side of the
load to the GND_OUT terminal.
2.3.1.2 BOARD POWER-UP PROCEDURE
1. Connect the input supply, voltmeter, amperemeter and load as shown in
Figure 2-2.
2. Place V
to Tab l e 2-1.
3. Fit the enable jumper on the J6 header according to the silkscreen indication (see
Figure 2-2).
4. Once the input is greater than 2.35V, the MIC23350 device begins to operate
normally.
5. The voltmeter is now indicating an output voltage according to the V
jumpers’ combination. Adjusting the input voltage and load should not cause the
output to vary more than a few mV over the operating range of the converter.
Note that because of the relatively high internal resistance of some
amperemeters, only a very limited amount of load should be applied, as long as
the amperemeter is connected in series with the input power supply.
6. Optionally, for more advanced readings, place the oscilloscope probe CH1 in the
SW test point in order to measure the switching waveforms. Place the probe CH2
on the output header (close to the output capacitors) to measure the AC ripple of
the output voltage.
7. Remove the EN jumper and check the amperemeter indication. The measured
shutdown current should be approximately 1.5 µA (typical).
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terminal and the corresponding return to the GND_IN terminal. The
IN
OUT
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and V
jumpers to obtain the desired output voltage, according
The MIC23350 Evaluation Board provides injection points and a termination resistor
(R12) for AC loop gain measurements. If needed, the value of R12 can be changed to
optimize the injection signal level. Inject the oscillator at J9 through the insulation
transformer (for instance, across resistor R12), and connect the A (CH1) and B (CH2)
channels at TP1 and TP2, respectively, or as indicated by the operating instructions of
the particular loop gain analyzer in use.
2.3.1.5BENCH TESTING AT HIGH CURRENT
When testing the MIC23350 device at high load currents, or when checking the overcurrent protection behavior, it may be necessary to remove the series A-meter, shown
in Figure 2-2, or to replace it with a very low-value shunt resistor. This is because the
internal resistance of many Digital Multimeters (DMMs) used for current measurements
is generally too high.
The MIC23350 Evaluation Board also comes populated with a 470 µF electrolytic bulk
capacitor, especially recommended when long wires are used in combination with high
currents or load transitions. This capacitor prevents the input voltage from exceeding
the device rating due to voltage spikes and allows for a more stable, controlled input
voltage.
In order to obtain the best performance with the minimum occupied board space, proper
layout techniques must be followed. First, the input and output capacitors should be
placed as close to the MIC23350 device as possible, and on the same layer as the IC. This
ensures low ripple and improved performance. Secondly, vias must be used under the
MIC23350 device, from its exposed pad to the GND plane, in order to allow for best heat
dissipation. Lastly, the switching node (from the SW pin of the MIC23350 device to the
inductor) should be as small as possible to decrease EMI emission.