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MIC28514 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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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
MIC28514 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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IDE online help.
DOCUMENT LAYOUT
This document describes how to use the MIC28514 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 MIC28514
Evaluation Board.
• Chapter 2. “Installation and Operation” – Includes instructions on installing and
starting the MIC28514 Evaluation Board.
• Appendix A. “Schematic and Layouts” – Shows the schematic and layout
diagrams for the MIC28514 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 MIC28514 Evaluation Board. Another
useful document is listed below. The following Microchip document is available and
recommended as a supplemental reference resource:
• MIC28514 Data Sheet – “75V/5A Hyper Speed Control® Synchronous DC/DC
Buck Regulator with External Soft Start” (DS20005693)
THE MICROCHIP WEBSITE
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
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sales offices and locations is included in the back of this document.
Technical support is available through the website at:
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MIC28514 EVALUATION BOARD
Chapter 1. Product Overview
1.1INTRODUCTION
This chapter provides an overview of the MIC28514 Evaluation Board and covers the
following topics:
• MIC28514 Evaluation Board Overview
• MIC28514 Evaluation Board Features
• What the MIC28514 Evaluation Board Kit Contains
1.2MIC28514 EVALUATION BOARD OVERVIEW
The MIC28514 Evaluation Board is a constant frequency, synchronous buck controller
featuring a unique adaptive on-time control architecture. The MIC28514 operates over
an input supply range of 4.5V to 75V. The output voltage is adjustable down to 0.6V
with an ensured accuracy of ±1%. The device operates with a programmable switching
frequency from 270 kHz to 800 kHz.
• Features a Soft Start (SS) time selection pin, which allows the user to adjust the
output Soft Start time to reduce inrush current from mains during start-up.
• Features six selectable output voltages: 0.8V, 1.2V, 2.5V, 3.3V, 5V and 12V.
• Features an auxiliary bootstrap Low Dropout (LDO) which improves the system
efficiency by supplying the internal bias power from the output of the converter.
• Features a logic level Enable (EN) signal that 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.
The basic parameters of the evaluation board are:
• Input: 10V to 75V (optimized for 48V)
• Output: 0.8V, 1.2V, 2.5V, 3.3V, 5V or 12V Selectable through jumper J10 at 5A
(default option is set to 5V)
• 300 kHz Switching Frequency (adjustable from 270 kHz to 800 kHz)
1.4WHAT THE MIC28514 EVALUATION BOARD KIT CONTAINS
The MIC28514 Evaluation Board includes the following items:
• MIC28514 Evaluation Board (ADM00804)
• Important Information Sheet
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MIC28514 EVALUATION BOARD
Chapter 2. Installation and Operation
2.1SYSTEM AND CONFIGURATION REQUIREMENTS
The MIC28514 Evaluation Board requires only a single power supply with at least 5A
current capability. The MIC28514 has an internal V
lator is required to power the internal biasing of the IC. In applications with V
PV
should be tied to VIN to bypass the internal linear regulator. The output load can
DD
either be a passive or an active load.
Note:The MIC28514 Evaluation Board does not have reverse polarity protection.
2.2BOARD SETUP
Follow these steps prior to using the MIC28514 Evaluation Board:
1. Connect a supply to the V
and the supply range (10V < V
input voltage at the 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 MIC28514 Evaluation Board.
4. Turn on the V
specific selected voltage.
Applying a negative voltage to the V
device. The maximum V
the V
OUT
could damage the device.
IN
IN
and GND terminals with a voltmeter. Do not apply power
IN
OUT
terminal and load to monitor the output current. Ensure the output
supply and verify that the output voltage is regulated to the
IN
of the board is rated at 75V. Exceeding 75V on
IN
and GND terminals, paying attention to the polarity
< 75V). Monitor IIN with a current meter, and the
IN
and GND terminals. The load can be either a passive
This section describes the working principles and limitations that should be taken into
account when using the MIC28514 Evaluation Board. The external components have
been selected in order to optimize performance for the specific conditions of V
and V
voltages, further optimization (fine-tuning of the inductor, output capacitors and ripple
injection components) can be done in order to improve efficiency and transient
response.
= 5V. Although the application will behave correctly for other output and input
OUT
IN
= 48V
FIGURE 2-1:Evaluation Board Circuit Description.
2.3.1Feedback Resistors
The output voltages available on the MIC28514 Evaluation Board are: 0.8V, 1.2V, 2.5V,
3.3V, 5V and 12V, which are selectable using jumper J10.
Voltages other than the ones already available can be set by modifying the R
resistors according to Equation 2-1.
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EQUATION 2-1:
Note that the output voltage should not be set to exceed 15V due to the 16V voltage
rating on the output capacitors.
For output voltage higher than 15V, output capacitors of a voltage rating higher than the
set output voltage should be used.
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Installation and Operation
Where:
I
CLIM
= Desired output current limit
∆IL
PP
= Inductor current peak-to-peak
R
DS(ON)
= On resistance of low-side power MOSFET(25 mΩ)
I
CL
= Current-limit source current, the typical value is 135 µA
R11 =
(I
CLIM
+ ILPP 0.5) R
DS(ON)
I
CL
2.3.2SW Node
Test point J2 (VSW) is placed for monitoring the switching waveform, one of the most
critical waveforms for the converter.
2.3.3Current Limit
The MIC28514 Evaluation Board uses the low-side MOSFET R
DS(ON)
to sense
inductor current. In each switching cycle of the MIC28514 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 the low-side MOSFET is on. An internal
current source of 135 µA generates a voltage across the external Current-Limit
Resistor, R
The I
LIM
MOSFET and the voltage across the resistor (V
.
CL
Pin Voltage (V
) is the difference of the voltage across the low-side
ILIM
). The sensed voltage, V
CL
ILIM
, 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
CL
), the
MIC28514 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 internal MOSFETs, and protects the load and supply from severe short conditions.
The short-circuit current limit can be programmed by using the formula shown in
Equation 2-2.
EQUATION 2-2:
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 into
Hiccup mode and may not finish the Soft Start successfully.
The MOSFET R
DS(ON)
recommended to add a 30% margin to theI
current limiting due to an increased MOSFET junction temperature rise.
2.3.4Loop Gain Measurement
Resistor R20 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 10Ω to 50Ω.
2.3.5Setting the Switching Frequency
The MIC28514 Evaluation Board is an adjustable frequency, synchronous buck
converter 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 R
can vary up to 30%-40% with temperature. Therefore, it is
in the above equation to avoid false
CLIM
and R8.
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f
SW
f
0
R
8
R7R8+
------------------ -
=
Where:
f
0
= Switching Frequency when FREQ pin is connected to the input voltage, f0 is
typically 800 kHz
C
3
I
SStSS
V
REF
-------------------=
Where:
C
3
= Capacitor from SS pin to A
GND
I
SS
= Internal Soft Start current (1.4 µA typical)
t
SS
= Output Soft Start time
V
REF
= Reference voltage (0.6V)
Equation 2-3 shows the estimated switching frequency:
EQUATION 2-3:
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.
2.3.6Setting the Soft Start Time
The output voltage Soft Start time can be set by connecting a capacitor from SS to
A
.
GND
The value of the capacitor can be calculated using Equation 2-4:
EQUATION 2-4:
2.3.7Auxiliary Bootstrap LDO (EXTVDD)
The MIC28514 Evaluation Board features an auxiliary bootstrap LDO which improves
the system efficiency by supplying the MIC28514 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 the output voltage to power the MIC28514, which will increase system efficiency.
The J1 jumper can be shorted to use the 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 MIC28514
Evaluation Board: