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MIC2128 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 website
(www.microchip.com) to obtain the latest documentation available.
Documents are identified with a “DS” number. This number is located on the bottom of each
page, in front of the p age number. The numbering convention for the DS number is
“DSXXXXXXXXA”, where “XXXXXXXX” is the document number and “A” is the revision level
of the document.
For the most up-to-date information on development tools, see the MPLAB
Select the Help menu, and then Topics, to open a list of available online help files.
INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains general information that will be useful to know before using the
MIC2128 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
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DOCUMENT LAYOUT
This document describes how to use the MIC2128 Evaluation 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 MIC2128
Evaluation Board.
• Chapter 2. “Installation and Operation” – Includes instructions on installing and
starting the MIC2128 Evaluation Board.
• Appendix A. “Schematic and Layouts” – Shows the schematic and layout
diagrams for the MIC2128 Evaluation Board.
• Appendix B. “Bill of Materials (BOM)” – Lists the parts used to build the
Choice of mutually exclusive
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 the MIC2128 Evaluation Board. Another
useful document is listed below. The following Microchip document is available and
recommended as a supplemental reference resource:
Microchip provides online support via our website at www.microchip.com. This website
is used as a means to make files and information easily available to customers.
Accessible by using your favorite Internet browser, the website contains the following
information:
• Product Support – Data sheets and errata, application notes and sample
programs, design resources, user’s guides and hardware support documents,
latest software releases and archived software
• General Technical Support – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), technical
support requests, online discussion groups, Microchip consultant program
member listing
• Business of Microchip – Product selector and ordering guides, latest Microchip
press releases, listing of seminars and events, listings of Microchip sales offices,
distributors and factory representatives
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:
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MIC2128 EVALUATION BOARD
Chapter 1. Product Overview
1.1INTRODUCTION
This chapter provides an overview of the MIC2128 Evaluation Board and covers the
following topics:
• MIC2128 Evaluation Board Overview
• MIC2128 Evaluation Board Features
• What the MIC2128 Evaluation Board Kit Contains
1.2MIC2128 EVALUATION BOARD OVERVIEW
The MIC2128 Evaluation Board is a constant-frequency, synchronous buck controller
featuring a unique adaptive on-time control architecture. The MIC2128 operates over
an input supply range of 4.5V to 75V. The output voltage is adjustable down to 0.6V
with a guaranteed accuracy of ±1%. The device operates with programmable switching
frequency from 270 kHz to 800 kHz.
• Features soft-start (SS) time selection pin which allows the user to adjust the
output soft-start time to reduce inrush current from mains during startup
• Features an auxiliary bootstrap low-dropout (LDO) which improves the system
efficiency by supplying the internal bias power from the output of the converter. A
logic level enable (EN) signal can be used to enable or disable the controller.
• Can start up monotonically into a pre-biased output
• Features an open drain power good signal (PG) which signals when the output is
in regulation
• Operates in discontinuous conduction mode during soft start at light loads
The basic parameters of the evaluation board are:
• Input: 7V to 75V (Optimized for 48V)
• Output: 5V at 5A
• 300 kHz Switching Frequency (adjustable 270 kHz to 800 kHz)
1.4WHAT THE MIC2128 EVALUATION BOARD KIT CONTAINS
The MIC2128 Evaluation Board includes the following items:
• MIC2128 Evaluation Board (ADM00770)
• Important Information Sheet
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MIC2128 EVALUATION BOARD
Chapter 2. Installation and Operation
2.1SYSTEM AND CONFIGURATION REQUIREMENTS
The MIC2128 Evaluation Board requires only a single power supply with at least 10A
current capability. The MIC2128 has internal V
is required to power the internal biasing of the IC. In the applications with V
P
should be tied to VIN to by-pass the internal linear regulator. The output load can
VDD
either be a passive or an active load.
Note:The MIC2128 Evaluation Board does not have reverse polarity protection.
2.2BOARD SETUP
Follow these steps prior to using the MIC2128 Evaluation Board:
1. Connect a supply to the V
polarity and the supply range (7V < V
and input voltage at V
until Step 4.
2. Connect a load to the V
(resistive) or an active (electronic) type. A current meter may be placed between
the V
voltage is monitored at the V
3. Enable Input. An EN connector is provided on the evaluation board for users to
easily access the enable feature. Applying an external logic signal on the EN pin
to pull it low, or using a jumper to short the EN pin to GND, will shut off the output
of the MIC2128 Evaluation Board.
4. Turn on the V
Applying a negative voltage to the V
the device. The maximum V
on the V
terminal and load to monitor the output current. Ensure the output
OUT
could damage the device.
VIN
and GND terminals, paying careful attention to the
IN
and GND terminals with voltmeter. Do not apply power
VIN
and GND terminals. The load can be either a passive
OUT
OUT
supply and verify that the output voltage is regulated to 5V.
This section describes the working principles and limitations that should be taken into
account when using the MIC2128 Evaluation Board.
2.3.1Feedback Resistors
The output voltage on the MIC2128 Evaluation Board, which is preset to 5V, is
determined by the feedback divider:
EQUATION 2-1:EQUATION 1
The MIC2128 output is optimized for 5V output. All other voltages other than 5V can be
set by modifying R11 value according to:
EQUATION 2-2:EQUATION 2
where:
V
REF
Note that the output voltage should not be set to exceed 5V due to the 6.3V voltage
rating on the output capacitors.
For output voltage higher than 5V, output capacitors and EXTV
(C13) of voltage rating higher than the set output voltage should be used.
=0.6V
pin bypass capacitor
DD
2.3.2SW Node
Test point JU3 (VSW) is placed for monitoring the switching waveform, one of the most
critical waveforms for the converter.
2.3.3Current Limit
The MIC2128 Evaluation Board uses the low-side MOSFET R
current. In each switching cycle of the MIC2128 converter, the inductor current is
sensed by monitoring the voltage across the low-side MOSFET during the OFF period
of the switching cycle during which low-side MOSFET is ON. An internal current source
of 96 µA generates a voltage across the external current limit setting resistor RCL as
show in Figure 2-1.
The ILIM pin voltage (V
MOSFET and the voltage across the resistor (VCL). The sensed voltage VILIM is
compared with the power ground (PGND) after a blanking time of 150 ns.
If the absolute value of the voltage drop across the low-side MOSFET is greater than
the absolute value of the voltage across the current setting resistor (V
triggers the current limit event. Consecutive eight current limit events trigger the Hiccup
mode. The hiccup sequence, including the soft start, reduces the stress on the switching field-effect transistors (FETs) and protects the load and supply from severe short
conditions.
) is the difference of the voltage across the low-side
ILIM
to sense inductor
DS(ON)
), the MIC2128
CL
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The short circuit current limit can be programmed by using the following formula:
EQUATION 2-3:EQUATION 3
where:
I
CLIM
PP
R
DS(ON)
V
CL
I
CL
The short circuit current limit is depicted in Figure 2-1:
=Desired current limit
=Inductor current peak-to-peak
=
On resistance of low-side power MOSFET
=Current-limit threshold. The maximum value is +15 mV.
=Current-limit source current. The typical value is 96 µA.
FIGURE 2-1:MIC2128 Current-Limiting Circuit.
It is mandatory to make sure that the inductor current used to charge the output
capacitance during soft start is under the current limit, otherwise the supply will go in
Hiccup mode and may not finish the soft start successfully.
The MOSFET R
varies 30% to 40% with temperature. Therefore, it is
DS(ON)
recommended to add a 30% margin toICL in the above equation to avoid false current
limiting due to increased MOSFET junction temperature rise. It is also recommended
to connect the SW pin directly to the drain of the low-side MOSFET to accurately sense
the MOSFET’s R
Resistor R14 is placed in series with the regulator feedback path. The control loop gain
can be measured by connecting an impedance analyzer across the resistor and
selecting the resistor value between 20 to 50.
2.3.5Setting the Switching Frequency
The MIC2128 Evaluation Board is an adjustable-frequency, synchronous buck
controller featuring a unique adaptive on-time control architecture. The switching
frequency can be adjusted between 270 kHz and 800 kHz by changing the resistor
divider network consisting of R2 and R3.
The following formula provides the estimated switching frequency:
EQUATION 2-4:EQUATION 4
where:
f
0
The evaluation board design is optimized for a switching frequency of 300 kHz. If the
switching frequency is programmed to either lower end or higher end, the design needs
optimization. The switching frequency adjustment is depicted in Figure 2-2:
=Switching Frequency when R2 is 100and R3 is open, fO is typically
800 kHz. For a more precise setting, it is recommended to use the
Switching Frequency graph from the data sheet.
FIGURE 2-2:Switching Frequency Adjustment.
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Installation and Operation
MIC2128
g
m
0.6V
V
REF
Comparator
COMPENSATION
13
12
C
SS
I
SS
1.3 uA
FB
SS
C
19
I
SStSS
V
REF
--------------------=
2.3.6Setting the Soft-S tart Time
The output soft-start time can be set by connecting a capacitor from SS to AGND as
shown in Figure 2-3.
FIGURE 2-3:Setting the Soft-Start Time.
The value of the capacitor can be calculated using the following equation:
=Capacitor from SS pin to AGND
=Internal soft-start current (1.3 µA typical)
=Output soft-start time
=Reference voltage (0.6V)
MIC2128 Evaluation Board User’s Guide
2.3.7Auxiliary Bootstrap LDO (EXTVDD)
The MIC2128 Evaluation Board features an auxiliary bootstrap LDO which improves
the system efficiency by supplying the MIC2128 internal circuit bias power from the
converter output voltage. This LDO is enabled when the voltage on the EXTVDD pin is
above 4.6V (typical) and at the same time, the main LDO which operates from V
disabled to reduce power consumption. If the regulator output voltage is 5V and 12V,
use output voltage to power the MIC2128, which will increase system efficiency. The
JU1 jumper can be shorted to use output voltage as EXTVDD.
, is
IN
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Appendix A. Schematic and Layouts
A.1INTRODUCTION
This appendix contains the following schematics and layouts for the MIC2128
Evaluation Board :