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MCP1642B/D TWO-CELL TO
USB POWER EVALUATION
BOARD USER’S GUIDE
Preface
NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS
All documentation becomes dated, and this manual is no exception. Microchip tools and
documentation are constantly evolving to meet customer needs, so some actual dialogs
and/or tool descriptions may differ from those in this document. Please refer to our web site
(www.microchip.com) to obtain the latest documentation available.
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INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains general information that will be useful to know before using the
MCP1642B/D Two-Cell to USB Power Evaluation Board. Items discussed in this chapter include:
• 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 MCP1642B/D Two-Cell to USB Power
Evaluation Board as a development tool. The manual layout is as follows:
• Chapter 1. “Product Overview”– Important information about the MCP1642B/D
Two-Cell to USB Power Evaluation Boa rd.
• Chapter 2. “Installation and Operation” – Includes instructions on how to get
started with this user’s guide and a description of the user’s guide.
• Appendix A. “Schematic and Layouts” – Shows the schematic and layout
diagrams for the MCP1642B/D Two-Cell to USB Power Evaluation Board.
• Appendix B. “Bill of Materials (BOM)” – Lists the parts used to build the
MCP1642B/D Two-Cell to USB Power Evaluation Board.
Choice of mut ually exclus ive
arguments; an OR selection
Represents code supplied by
user
“Save project before build”
4‘b0010, 2‘hF1
any valid filename
[options]
errorlevel {0|1}
var_name...]
void main (void)
{ ...
}
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RECOMMENDED READING
This user’s guide describes how to use MCP1642B/D Two-Cell to USB Power
Evaluation Board. Other useful documents are listed below. The following Microchip
documents are available and recommended as supplemental reference resources.
• MCP1642B/D Data Sheet – “1.8A Input Current Switch, 1 MHz Low-Voltage
Start-up Synchro nous Boost Regulator” (DS20005253)
• AN1311, Single Cell Input Boost Converter Design (DS01311)
This application note details how to use the MCP1642B/D device in specific
applications.
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Chapter 1. Product Overview
1.1INTRODUCTION
This chapter provides an overview of the MCP1642B/D Two-Cells to USB Power
Evaluation Board and covers the following topics:
• MCP1642B/D Short Overview
• What is the MCP1642B/D Two-Cells to USB Power Evaluation Board?
• What the MCP1642B/D Two-Cells to USB Power Evaluation Board Contains
1.2MCP1642B/D SHORT OVERVIEW
The MCP1642B/D are compact, high-efficiency, fixed-frequency, step-up DC-DC converters. These products provide an easy-to-use power supply solution, with a minimum
number of external components for applications powered by one-cell, two-cell, or
three-cell alkaline, Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, one-cell Li-Ion or Li-Polymer batteries.
The MCP1642B/D devices operate in Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM), at a fixed 1 MHz
switching frequency, featuring Internal Compensation, Overtemperature Protection
and Power Good Open-Drain Output. The device has 1.8V start-up voltage at 5V output
and 1 mA load current.
There are two shutdown options for the MCP1642B/D family:
• True Output Disconnect mode (MCP1642B/D)
• Input-to-Output Bypass mode (MCP1642D)
For the fixed-output voltage option of the MCP1642B/D devices, the V
connected. The output voltage is set by an internal feedback divider. The fixed values
are: 1.8V, 3.0V, 3.3V, 5.0V (see Table 1-1).
On the MCP1642B/D Two-Cells to USB Power Evaluation Board, the fixed output
voltage version (MCP1642B/D-50) is used.
The goal of the MCP1642B/D Two-Cells to USB Power Evaluation Board is to
demonstrate the higher output current capabilities of the MCP1642B/D, supplied from
two AA batteries.
MCP1642B/D TWO-CELL TO
USB POWER EVALUATION
BOARD USER’S GUIDE
pin is not
FB
TABLE 1-1:PART NUMBER SELECTION BY SHUTDOWN OPTIONS
Part NumberTrue Output DisconnectInput-to-Output Bypass
MCP1642B/D Two-Cell to USB Power Evaluation Board User’s Guide
V
IN
EN
GND
V
FB
SW
VIN
1.8V to 3.6V
V
OUT
5V @ 400 to 700 mA
C
OUT
10 µF
C
IN
10 µF
L
1
4.7 µH
V
OUT
+
976 k
309
k
+
-
OFF
ON
PG
NC
-
FIGURE 1-1:Typical MCP1642B/D-ADJ Boost Converter Two Cells Battery
Input.
1.3WHAT IS THE MCP1642B/D TWO-CELLS TO USB POWER EVALUATION
BOARD?
The MCP1642B/D Two-Cells to USB Power Evaluation Board is used to evaluate and
demonstrate Microchip T echnology’s MCP1642B/D/D Switching Boost Regulator. This
board demonstrates the MCP1642B/D capabilities in a boost-converter application
supplied from two AA batteries or from an external voltage source. A USB cable can be
connected to the output of MCP1642B/D Two-Cells to USB Power Evaluation Board
and used to provide power to portable electronic devices when necessary. It can be
used to evaluate the MSOP-8 package. The MCP1642B/D Two-Cells to USB Power
Evaluation Board was developed to help engineers reduce the product design cycle
time.
On the MCP1642B/D Two-Cells to USB Power Evaluation Board, the output voltage
has the value of 5.0V (the fixed value MCP1642B/D-50 device is used), resulting in a
simple and compact application. The footprints for RT and RB (resistor divider
connected to the FB pin) are not populated and will only be used if MCP1642B/D-ADJ,
the adjustable option, will be tested.
An enable (EN Switch selection) is used to enable and disable the converter. When
enabled, the MCP1642B/D will regulate the output voltage; when disabled, the
MCP1642B/D will disconnect the path from input to output for “true-disconnect”.
1.4WHAT THE MCP1642B/D TWO-CELLS TO USB POWER EVALUATION
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This MCP1642B/D Two-Cells to USB Power Evaluation Board kit includes:
• MCP1642B/D Two-Cells to USB Power Evaluation Board (ADM00556)
• Important Information Sheet
BOARD CONTAINS
Chapter 2. Installation and Operation
0
200
400
600
800
1.82.22.633.4
OUT
V
OUT
= 5.0V
TA= 25°C
2.1INTRODUCTION
The MCP1642B/D has been developed for applications that require higher output
current capabilities (see Figure 2-1) and low output ripple. It is a compact,
synchronous, fixed-frequency step-up DC-DC converter. The regulated output voltage
(V
) should be greater than the input voltage (VIN). Another important feature is that
OUT
the device integrates the compensation and protection circuitry, such that the final
solution requires a minimum number of additional components. The device can be
disabled using the EN switch. The true disconnect option, MCP1642B/D, removes the
normal boost topology path from input to output.
MCP1642B/D Two-Cell to USB Power Evaluation Board User’s Guide
0.0
5.0
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
30.0
Service Estimate (hours)
Energizer®Max®AA
Note:Service estimates apply to using two Energizer MAX AA or Energizer
Ultimate Lithium AA batteries as the power source. Note that, if PG or
feedback divider network is used, some additional input drain current
should be included, but there will be negligible effects on the service
estimates at these three load currents.
2.1.1Battery Considerations
When considering a power solution for a design, the battery needs to be carefully
selected. Alkaline batteries are a commonly available option that deliver good
performance in a variety of applications. Energizer
alternative power solution that provides superior performance high drains and allows
designers to utilize the full power range of the MCP1642B/D without sacrificing size or
runtime.
Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries utilize a primary cell chemistry that contains higher
energy than alkaline batteries, and has much better high-drain performance. Ultimate
Lithium batteries produce a high, flat voltage profile that enables them to provide a high
-energy capacity even at high drains. Additionally, Ultimate Lithium batteries have a
very low internal resistance, allowing them to maintain a high voltage at very high loads.
28.7
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Ultimate Lithium batteries are an
Energizer® MAX® AAEnergizer® Ultimate Lithium AA
Energizer®Ultimate Lithium AA
12.7
5.8
1.8
50 mA250 mA500 mA
Constant Output Current with 5V DC V
FIGURE 2-2:MCP1642B/D Run Time Estimate Using Two
or Energizer Ultimate Lithium
at Different Loads.
2.3
0.3
OUT
Energizer MAX AA
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Installation and Operation
V
IN
EN
GND
V
FB
SW
V
IN
1.8V to 3.6V
V
OUT
5V @ 400 to 700 mA
C
OUT
10 µF
C
IN
10 µF
L
1
4.7 µH
V
OUT
976 k
309 k
USB
DD+
+
-
+
-
1M
Output to
USB Connector
PG
1.5 k
LED
15 k
15 k
1. The resistor divider is not populated. In case that another output voltage is desired,
MCP1642B/D-ADJ should be used. The output voltage can be set according to Equation 2-1.
(1)
R
EN
EN
R
T
R
B
R
PG
R
1
R
2
2.1.2MCP1642B/D Two-Cells to USB Power Evaluation Board
Features
The MCP1642B/D Two-Cells to USB Power Evaluation Board has the following
features:
• It can be powered by two AA batteries or external power supply
MCP1642B/D Two-Cell to USB Power Evaluation Board User’s Guide
V-meter
+
Electronic
Load/
Resistive
Load
-
V-meter
+
Power
Supply
-
2.2GETTING STARTED
The MCP1642B/D Two-Cells to USB Power Evaluation Board is fully assembled and
tested to evaluate and demonstrate the MCP1642B/D Switching Boost Regulator in a
real world application. For in-depth evaluation, this board requires the use of external
laboratory supplies and load.
2.2.1Power Input and Output Connection
2.2.1.1POWERING MCP1642B/D TWO-CELLS TO USB POWER EVALUATION
BOARD
Two AA battery holder and soldered test points are available for input voltage
connections. The maximum input voltage should not exceed 5.5V. The output voltage
will not remain in regulation for input voltages that are greater than or equal to the
output voltage.
The MCP1642B/D Two-Cells to USB Power Evaluation Board was designed to be used
in the evaluation of the device. The package selected is MSOP-8.
USB A connector or soldered test points are available to connect a load. The switch
peak current limit will provide a safe maximum current value. The maximum output current for the converter will vary with input and output voltages; refer to Figure 2-1 or the
MCP1642B/D data sheet for more information on the maximum output current.
2.2.1.2BOARD POWER-UP PROCEDURE:
2. Connect input supply as shown in Figure 2-4 or connect two AA batteries in the
battery holder on the bottom side of the board.
3. Connect system load to V
and GND terminals; maximum load varies with
OUT
input and output voltage; see the MCP1642B/D data sheet for more information
on the maximum load. Typically, the MCP1642B/D can supply a 5V output with
700 mA from a 2.8V input source at room temperature. Connect the (+) side of
the load to V
and the negative (-) load to ground (GND).
OUT
4. Turn the device ON/OFF using the EN switch.
5. When EN is ON or high, the converter is enabled, the Power Good Indicator PG
LED is turned ON and V
When EN is low, the converter is disabled, the PG indicator turns OFF, and V
can be measur ed on the V
OUT
and GND terminals.
OUT
OUT
is floating and is disconnected from the input.
Additional test points are available to visualize different signals (SW, PG, EN). The
MCP1642B/D Two-Cells to USB Power Evaluation Board is also equipped with a USB
A connector at the output. Using a USB B - micro/mini USB cable, the board can be
connected to portable electronic devices and used as an alternative power supply
when needed.
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FIGURE 2-4:MCP1642B/D Two-Cells to USB Power Evaluation Board Setup.
Installation and Operation
R
T
R
B
V
OUT
V
FB
------------ -
1–
=
Where: V
FB
= 1.21V for MCP1642B/D-ADJ
2.2.1.3ADJUSTABLE V
The board comes with the fixed output value MCP1642B/D-50 option (V
set to 5.0V). If a different output voltage is desired, the MCP1642B/D-ADJ adjustable
option can be used. In this case, the resistor divider consisting of R
set the converter output voltage. The value of the resistors can be calculated using