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INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains general information that will be useful to know before using the
MCP16301 300 mA D
• Document Layout
• Conventions Used in this Guide
• Recommended Reading
• The Microchip Web Site
• Customer Support
• Document Revision History
DOCUMENT LAYOUT
This document describes how to use the MCP16301 300 mA D2PAK Demo Board as
a development tool to emulate and debug firmware on a target board. The manual
layout is as follows:
• Chapter 1. “Product Overview” – Important information about the MCP16301
300 mA D
• Chapter 2. “Installation and Operation” – Includes instructions on how to get
started with MCP16301 300 mA D
user’s guide.
• Appendix A. “Schematics and Layouts” – Shows the schematic and layout
diagrams for the MCP16301 300 mA D
• Appendix B. “Bill of Materials (BOM)” – Lists the parts used to build the
MCP16301 300 mA D
2
PAK Demo Board. Items discussed in this chapt er include:
This user's guide describes how to use the MCP16301 300 mA D2PAK Demo Board.
Other useful documents are listed below. The following Microchip documents are available and recommended as supplemental reference resources.
• MCP16301 Data Sheet – “High Voltage Input Integrated Switch Step-Down
Regulator” (DS25004)
• AN1385 Application Note – “Dynamic Analysis of the MCP16301 Switch-
mode Power Converter Utilizing the MCP16301 Design Analyzer” (DS01385)
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Preface
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
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This chapter provides an overview of the MCP16301 300 mA D2P AK Demo Board, and
covers the following topics:
• MCP16301 Short Overview
• What is the MCP16301 300 mA D
• What Does the MCP16301 300 mA D
1.2MCP16301 SHORT OVERVIEW
The MCP16301 device is a highly integrated, high-efficiency, fixed frequency,
step-down DC-DC c onverter in a popular 6-pin SOT-23 package, that operates from
input voltage sources up to 30V. The integrated features include a high- side switch,
fixed frequency p eak current m ode control, intern al compensation , peak current limit
and overtemperature pr ote ction . Mi nim al ex ternal c omp onen ts are nee ded to d ev elo p
a high-efficiency power supply, operating from a high-voltage input.
High-converter efficiency is achieved by integrating the current limited, low resistance,
high-speed N-Channel MOSFET and associated drive circuitry. High-switching
frequency minimizes the size of the exter nal filter ing compo nents, re sulting in a sm all
solution size.
The MCP16301 300 mA D
rent, while regulat ing the ou tput vol tage from 2.0V t o 15V. An integrated, high-performance peak cu rrent mo de archit ecture keeps the output vo ltag e tightl y regula ted, ev en
during input voltage steps and outpu t current transi ent conditio ns that are common in
power systems. For this evaluation board, the external components are sized such that
they can fit into a smaller s pace than a D
nents, namely the Schottky di ode and the inductor, limit the maximum outp ut current
for this application to less than 300 mA.
MCP16301 300 mA D2PAK
DEMO BOARD USER’S GUIDE
2
PAK Demo Board?
2
PAK Demo Board Kit Contain?
2
PAK Demo Board can supply 300 mA of continuous cur-
2
PAK linear regulator. The external compo-
1N4448
V
IN
4.0V to 26V
C
IN
2.2 µF
BOOST
V
IN
EN
GND
SW
V
FB
C
BOOST
100 nF
L
1
15 µH
30V
Schottky
Diode
V
3.3V @ 150 mA
31.2 KΩ
10 KΩ
OUT
C
OUT
22 µF
FIGURE 1-1:300 mA Typical, MCP16301 Step-Down Application.
The MCP16301 300 mA D2PAK Demo Board is designed to operate from a 4V to 26V
input and regulate the output to 3.3V while delivering 300 mA of load current. Test
points for input power and load are provided to demonstrate the capability of the demo
board over the entire range. The board was designed using small surface mount
components, to show the small board area necessary for a high-input voltage, 300 mA
design, that fits into less board area than the popular D
regulators.
1.4WHAT DOES THE MCP16301 300 MA D2PAK DEMO BOARD KIT CONTAIN?
The MCP16301 300 mA D2PAK Demo Board kit includes:
The MCP16301 device has been developed to provide high input voltage applications
with a precise low voltage regulated rail, while operating at high efficiency.
The key features of the MCP16301 include:
• Up to 96% Typical Efficiency
• Input Voltage Range: 4.0V to 30V
• Output Voltage Range: 2.0V to 15V
• 2% Output Voltage Accuracy
• Integrated N-Channel Buck Switch: 460 mΩ
• 600 mA Output Current
• 500 kHz Fixed Frequency
• Adjustable Output Voltage
• Low Device Shutdown Current
• Peak Current Mode Control
• Internal Compensation
• Stable with Ceramic Capacitors
• Internal Soft-Start
• Cycle-by-Cycle Peak Current Limit
• Under Voltage Lockout (UVLO): 3.5V
• Overtemperature Protection
• Available Package: SOT-23 -6
A high performance peak current mode control system is used to deliver fast response
to sudden line and load changes.
MCP16301 300 mA D2PAK
DEMO BOARD USER’S GUIDE
2.1.2MCP16301 300 mA D2PAK Demo Board Features
The MCP16301 300 mA D2PAK Demo Board is developed to demonstrate how the
MCP16301 operates over a wide input voltage and load range. T est points are provided
for input and output, allowing the demo board to be connected directly to a system.
The MCP16301 300 mA D2PAK Demo Board is fully assembled and tested to evaluate
and demonstrate the MCP16301 capability.
2.2.1Power Input and Output Connection
2.2.1.1POWERING THE MCP16301 300 MA D2PAK DEMO BOARD
The MCP16301 300 mA D
evaluation. Apply positive input voltage to the V
return to the GND terminal. The maximum input voltage should not exceed 26V. An
electronic load or resistive load can be used for evaluation or the intended system load
can be connected. The electronic loads attempt to sink current at 0V during startup. A
resistive load or constant resistance is recommended for startup evaluation. Connect
the positive voltage terminal of the load to the V
connect the negative or return side of the load to the GND terminal.
2.2.1.2BOARD TESTING
To test the board, follow the next steps:
1. Apply the input voltage.
2. An internal pull up resistor is connected from V
MCP16301. Once the input voltage is greater than 3.5V, the device begins to
switch. Apply greater than 4V supply to the input for proper operation. A minimum
load is required to regulate the output to 3.3V. For minimum load requirements
(light load conditions), detailed information is provided in the data sheet.
3. The measured output voltage should be 3.3V typical. 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.
2
PAK Demo Board is fully assembled, tested and ready for
terminal and the corresponding
IN
terminal on the demo board, and
OUT
to the EN input of the
IN
2.2.2How the MCP16301 300 mA D2PAK Demo Board Boost Strap
Operates
The MCP16301 integrates a low resistance N-Channel MOSFET. A high side or
floating supply is needed to drive the gate of the N-Channel MOSFET above the input
voltage to turn it on. The demo board uses the output voltage (3.3V) to charge the boost
cap, while inductor current flows, clamping the SW node to a diode drop below ground.
Prior to start up, there is no inductor current, so an internal pre-charge circuit charges
the boost cap up to a minimum threshold. Once charged, the N-Channel can be turned
on, ramping current into the inductor.
The worst case operating conditions for charging the boost capacitor occur at minimum
V
and no load. At minimum VIN (4V), there is not enough head room to pre-charge
IN
the boost cap to a high value. At no load, the converter is operating at a minimum or
very low duty cycle, putting a small amount of current into the inductor. When the switch
turns off the inductor, current decays very quickly, resulting in a small time to recharge
the boost capacitor.