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INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains general information that will be useful to know before using the
MIC38300 Evaluation Board. Items discussed in this chapter include:
• Document Layout
• Conventions Used in this Guide
• Warranty Registration
• Recommended Reading
• The Microchip WebSite
• Customer Support
• Document Revision History
DOCUMENT LAYOUT
This document describes how to use the MIC38300 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 MIC38300
Evaluation Board.
• Chapter 2. “Installation and Operation” – Includes instructions on starting and
using the MIC38300 Evaluation Board.
• Appendix A. “Schematic and Layouts” – Shows the schematic and layout
diagrams for the MIC38300 Evaluation Board.
• Appendix B. “Bill of Materials (BOM)” – Lists the parts used to build the
This user’s guide describes how to use the MIC38300 Evaluation Board. Another
useful document is listed below. The following Microchip document is available and
recommended as a supplemental reference resource:
MIC38300 Data Sheet – “HELDO® 3A High-Efficiency Low Dropout
Regulator”
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Preface
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Technical support is available through the website at:
This chapter covers the following topics about the MIC38300 Evaluation Board:
• MIC38300 Device Short Overview
• MIC38300 Evaluation Board Description
• What Does the MIC38300 Evaluation Board Kit Include?
1.2MIC38300 SHORT OVERVIEW
The MIC38300 device is a high-efficiency, step-down converter, part of the HELDO
(High Efficiency Low Dropout) family. It is available with 2.2A output current in
continuous operation, 3A peak operation for the MIC38300 device or with an output
current of 1.5A for the MIC38150.
The MIC38300 fully integrates a switcher, the coil, switching MOSFETs and LDO,
resulting in a highly efficient solution for stepping down a wide range of input voltages
while providing a good PSRR (Power Supply Rejection Ratio) of 70 dB at 1 kHz and
low output ripple, less than 5 mV
tecture of the MIC38300 device that is targeting fast transient response, make this part
ideal for powering ASICs, FPGAs or point of load applications.
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. All of these, combined with the optimized archi-
The MIC38300 Evaluation Board operates with an input supply voltage range of 3V up
to 5.5V and has an adjustable output, which is set to 1.8V. The MIC38300 Evaluation
Board comes with test points, allowing easy integration into a test set-up.
1.4WHAT DOES THE MIC38300 EVALUATION BOARD KIT INCLUDE?
• 3A Peak Output Current and 2.2A Continuous Operating Current for MIC38300
• Input Voltage Range: 3V to 5.5V
• Adjustable Output Voltage Down to 1V
• Low Output Ripple: Less Than 5 mV
•70dB PSRR
• Ultra Fast Transient Performance
• Unique Switcher and LDO Architecture
• Thermal Shutdown and Current Limit
• 4 mm x 6 mm x 0.9 mm MLF Package
2.1.2MIC38300 Evaluation Board Features
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The MIC38300 Evaluation Board was developed to showcase the MIC38300 device's
performances over a wide input voltage range and load current range. The board
comes with a MIC38300 adjustable output voltage, which is set using the divider
network to 1.8V and access is given to the input and output pins, EN pin and Ground
pins. The user can experiment with different output voltage values by changing the
network divider resistor value.
2.2GETTING STARTED
The MIC38300 Evaluation Board is fully assembled and tested to evaluate and
demonstrate the characteristics of the MIC38300 or the MIC38150 devices.
2.2.1Powering the MIC38300 Evaluation Board
Apply the positive input voltage to the test point marked as VIN and the return ground
connection to the test point marked as GND. The input voltage needs to be a minimum
of 3V in order to test the 1.8V output voltage option (V
voltage higher than 5.5V, as the part can be damaged in the process. The MIC38300
device is on, as the default option; being turned on with a pull-up resistor to V
part can be shut down by placing a jumper on the EN connector.
Care should be taken in case of a hot plug at 5.5V. A high ESR capacitor aluminum
electrolytic or tantalum should be placed close to the input pin, in order to prevent
voltage spikes that can damage the part.
The output current capabilities can be tested using resistive loads or an electronic load
set to constant resistance. The positive terminal of the load must be connected to V
and the negative terminal to the corresponding test point marked with GND.
IN=VR
+ 1.2V). Do not apply a
, the
IN
OUT
Note:Note that an electronic load has the tendency to sink a current when the