Note the following details of the code protection feature on Microchip devices:
YSTEM
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intended manner and under normal conditions.
•There are dishonest and possibly illegal methods used to breach the code protection feature. All of these methods, to our
knowledge, require using the Microchip products in a manner outside the operating specifications contained in Microchip’s Data
Sheets. Most likely, the person doing so is engaged in theft of intellectual property.
•Microchip is willing to work with the customer who is concerned about the integrity of their code.
•Neither Microchip nor any other semiconductor manufacturer can guarantee the security of their code. Code protection does not
mean that we are guaranteeing the product as “unbreakable.”
Code protection is constantly evolving. We at Microchip are committed to continuously improving the code protection features of our
products. Attempts to break Microchip’s code protection feature may be a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. If such acts
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Information contained in this publication regarding device
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headquarters, design and wafer fabrication facilities in Chandler and
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and India. The Company’s quality system processes and procedures
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devices, Serial EEPROMs, microperipherals, nonvolatile memory and
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®
MCUs and dsPIC® DSCs, KEELOQ
®
code hopping
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Trademarks
The Microchip name and logo, the Microchip logo, AnyRate, AVR,
AVR logo, AVR Freaks, BeaconThings, BitCloud, CryptoMemory,
CryptoRF, dsPIC, FlashFlex, flexPWR, Heldo, JukeBlox, KEELOQ,
KEELOQ logo, Kleer, LANCheck, LINK MD, maXStylus,
maXTouch, MediaLB, megaAVR, MOST, MOST logo, MPLAB,
OptoLyzer, PIC, picoPower, PICSTART, PIC32 logo, Prochip
Designer, QTouch, RightTouch, SAM-BA, SpyNIC, SST, SST
Logo, SuperFlash, tinyAVR, UNI/O, and XMEGA are registered
trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A.
and other countries.
ClockWorks, The Embedded Control Solutions Company,
EtherSynch, Hyper Speed Control, HyperLight Load, IntelliMOS,
mTouch, Precision Edge, and Quiet-Wire are registered
trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A.
Adjacent Key Suppression, AKS, Analog-for-the-Digital Age, Any
Capacitor, AnyIn, AnyOut, BodyCom, chipKIT, chipKIT logo,
CodeGuard, CryptoAuthentication, CryptoCompanion,
CryptoController, dsPICDEM, dsPICDEM.net, Dynamic Average
Matching, DAM, ECAN, EtherGREEN, In-Circuit Serial
Programming, ICSP, Inter-Chip Connectivity, JitterBlocker,
KleerNet, KleerNet logo, Mindi, MiWi, motorBench, MPASM, MPF,
MPLAB Certified logo, MPLIB, MPLINK, MultiTRAK, NetDetach,
Omniscient Code Generation, PICDEM, PICDEM.net, PICkit,
PICtail, PureSilicon, QMatrix, RightTouch logo, REAL ICE, Ripple
Blocker, SAM-ICE, Serial Quad I/O, SMART-I.S., SQI,
SuperSwitcher, SuperSwitcher II, Total Endurance, TSHARC,
USBCheck, VariSense, ViewSpan, WiperLock, Wireless DNA, and
ZENA are trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the
U.S.A. and other countries.
SQTP is a service mark of Microchip Technology Incorporated in
the U.S.A.
Silicon Storage Technology is a registered trademark of Microchip
Technology Inc. in other countries.
GestIC is a registered trademark of Microchip Technology
Germany II GmbH & Co. KG, a subsidiary of Microchip Technology
Inc., in other countries.
All other trademarks mentioned herein are property of their
respective companies.
Appendix B. Bill of Materials (BOM) ...........................................................................33
Worldwide Sales and Service .....................................................................................35
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MIC7401
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 page 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.
®
IDE online help.
INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains general information that will be useful to know before using the
MIC7401 Evaluation Board. Items discussed in this chapter include:
• Document Layout
• Conventions Used in This Guide
• Recommended Reading
• The Microchip Web Site
• Product Change Notification Service
• Customer Support
• Document Revision History
DOCUMENT LAYOUT
This document describes how to use the MIC7401 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 MIC7401
Evaluation Board.
• Chapter 2. “Installation and Operation” – Includes instructions on installing and
starting the Microchip Chip Manager application.
• Chapter 3. “GUI Description” – Describes how to use the I
software application using the MIC7401 included in the kit.
• Appendix A. “Schematic and Layouts” – Shows the schematic and layout
diagrams for the MIC7401 Evaluation Board.
• Appendix B. “Bill of Materials (BOM)” – Lists the parts used to build the
where N is the total number of
digits, R is the radix and n is a
digit.
Filenamesautoexec.bat
File pathsc:\mcc18\h
Keywords_asm, _endasm, static
Command-line options-Opa+, -Opa-
Bit values0, 1
Constants0xFF, ‘A’
Choice of mutually exclusive
arguments; an OR selection
Represents code supplied by
user
®
IDE User’s Guide
“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 MIC7401 Evaluation Board. Another useful document is listed below. The following Microchip document is available and
recommended as a supplemental reference resource:
Preface
MIC7401 Data Sheet – “Configurable PMIC, Five-Channel Buck Regulator Plus
One-Boost with HyperLight Load® and I
THE MICROCHIP WEB SITE
Microchip provides online support via our web site at www.microchip.com. This web
site 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
PRODUCT CHANGE NOTIFICATION SERVICE
Microchip’s customer notification service helps keep customers current on Microchip
products. Subscribers will receive e-mail notifications whenever there are changes,
updates, revisions or errata related to a specified product family or development tool of
interest.
To register, access the Microchip web site at www.microchip.com, click on Product Change Notification and follow the registration instructions.
2
C Control”, DS20005618A.
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 web site at:
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Chapter 1. Product Overview
1.1INTRODUCTION
This chapter provides an overview of the MIC7401 Evaluation Board and covers the
following topics:
• 1.2 “MIC7401 Device Short Overview”
• 1.3 “The MIC7401 Evaluation Board”
• 1.4 “What the MIC7401 Evaluation Board Kit Includes”
1.2MIC7401 DEVICE SHORT OVERVIEW
The MIC7401 is a powerful, highly integrated, configurable, power-management IC
(PMIC) featuring five synchronous buck regulators, one boost regulator, and
2
high-speed I
device offers two distinct modes of operation: standby mode and normal mode.
C interface with an internal EEPROM and micro-power shutdown. The
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EVALUATION BOARD
USER’S GUIDE
In Normal mode, the programmable switching converters can be configured to support
a variety of features, including start-up sequencing, timing, soft-start ramp, output
voltage levels, current-limit levels and output discharge for each channel.
In Standby mode, the PMIC can be configured in a low-power state by either disabling
an output or by changing the output voltage to a lower level. Independent exit from
Standby mode can be achieved either by I
Powering up the MIC7401 directly into Standby mode does not offer the advantages of
Normal mode power-up (sequencing, timing and soft-start ramp control) and should be
avoided.
All switchers provide light-load efficiency with HyperLight Load mode for buck and PFM
mode for boost. An additional benefit of this architecture is a very-low output ripple
voltage throughout the entire load range while still using small inductors and output
capacitors.
The MIC7401 is available in a thermally-efficient, space-saving 36-pin
4.5 mm x 4.5 mm x 0.85 mm FQFN package with an operating junction temperature
range of –40
The MIC7401 Evaluation Board is designed to demonstrate the core functionality of the
MIC7401 configurable PMIC which includes five independent synchronous buck regulators that can deliver a current of 3A and one non-synchronous boost converter with
up to 200 mA of output current from an input voltage of 2.4V to 5.5V. The board features
test points for monitoring each channel’s output voltage, input voltage test points, different functionality connectors and high power turret connectors for both input and
output voltages.
The MIC7401 Evaluation Board also features a 4-pin connector for I
compatible with MIC7400/1 Programming Board ADM00760.
Using the MCP2221 I
can be configured:
• Normal and standby output voltage
• Normal and standby output current limit
• Converters start-up sequencing and delay
• Output ramp rate
• Soft-start ramp
• Global and converter-specific enable
2
C Bridge present on the board, the following internal parameters
2
C programming
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Product Overview
• Output pull-down, Power-on Reset
1.4WHAT THE MIC7401 EVALUATION BOARD KIT INCLUDES
The MIC7401 Evaluation Board kit includes the following items:
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Chapter 2. Installation and Operation
MCP2221
MIC7401
USB
Connector
VUSB
Data
PWR
V
IN
*
* Three way jumper fitted for selection of I
2
C pull-up voltage
** I
2
C bus (SDA, SCL) via MCP2221 USB bridge
V
OUT1-6
PWR
SCL
SDA
**
SCL
SDA
PG
VSLT
STBY
USB-bridge
5x Buck,
1x Boost PMIC
V
IN
V
IN
V
IN
2.1INTRODUCTION
The MIC7401 Evaluation Board requires only a single power supply between 2.4V and
5.5V with at least 5A of current capability. No external biasing is required to operate the
MIC7401.
Note that the MIC7401 does not have any reverse battery protection. Applying more
than 5.5V on the input or applying a reverse voltage on the input pins may damage the
device.
The MIC7401 Evaluation Board comes preprogrammed with the following voltages:
• Buck regulator 1: 1.8V
• Buck regulator 2: 1.1V
• Buck regulator 3: 1.8V
• Buck regulator 4: 1.05V
• Buck regulator 5: 1.25V
• Boost regulator: 12V
The MIC7401 PMIC on the Evaluation Board has been designed so that the I
resistors can be attached to any voltage, including V
ing a jumper between PWR and V
the desired voltage. If the pull-up resistors are not used (the I
pull-up resistors), the PWR pin can be left floating.
FIGURE 2-1:MIC7401 EVALUATION BLOCK DIAGRAM WITH MCP2221
I
2
C BRIDGE
MIC7401 Evaluation Board User’s Guide
POR
threshold
voltage
select
Input
Voltage
2.4-5.5V
Output
Buck2
Output
Buck1
Output
Boost
Status
Output
Buck5
Output
Buck4
I
2
C connector
and I
2
C pull-up
voltage
I2C pull-up
resistor
voltage
selection
USB
Cable
Output
Buck3
2.2GETTING STARTED
To power-up the MIC7401 Evaluation Board, complete the following steps:
1. Connect a suitable power supply to the V
be placed between the input power supply and the V
board to monitor the input current. Ensure that the power supply voltage is monitored at the V
resistance can reduce the voltage supplied to the input. Keep the power supply
disabled; do not apply power until Step 5.
2. Connect the load to any V
sive (resistive) or active (electronic load). An ammeter can be placed between
the load and the V
voltage is monitored at the V
3. Connect a jumper between V
vides power to the I
USB power (5V) or V
4. Connect the microUSB type B cable from J2 to a PC in order to enable communication. The MIC7401 Evaluation Board provides easy interfacing to any PC
using the MCP2221 Bridge.
5. Turn on the power supply.
6. To modify the Output Voltage, Current Limit, Startup Sequence, Soft Start time or
any other feature of any converter, use the I
(GUI).
7. Because the MCP2221 and the MIC7401 share the I
MIC2221 must always be powered. This will not interfere with I
communication. When the MIC2221 is not used, it will consume less than
150 µA.
terminals (TP1 and TP2). The ammeter and/or power lead
IN
and GND terminals. The load can be either pas-
OUT
terminal of the channel under test. Ensure that the output
OUT
OUT
2
C pull-up resistors with the high level corresponding to either
IN
USB
.
and GND terminals. An ammeter may
IN
terminal of the evaluation
IN
terminal.
and PWR or between VIN and PWR. This pro-
2
C Monitor Graphical User Interface
2
C Data and Clock lines, the
2
C
FIGURE 2-2:MIC7401 CONNECTORS
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Note:The inductance associated with long wires between the power supply and
the board input may cause voltage spikes at load stepping, start-up into
heavy load or hot wire plug condition. If the spikes exceed the 5.5V
maximum input voltage rating, the MIC7401 may fail.This behavior is
prevented by the C15 capacitor (150 µF tantalum) by absorbing voltage
spikes.
2.3MIC7401 EVALUATION BOARD CONNECTORS
The MIC7401 Evaluation Board features different connectors for selecting different
functionality and test points for voltage measurements and power-good:
• J16 can be used to Enable or Disable the MIC7401. Placing a jumper between EN
and GND will disable the device. The MIC7401 Evaluation Board features a
pull-up resistor for the EN signal so the PMIC will be enabled by default.
• J3 can be used to monitor different signals with respect to local GND: EN, PG,
POR and STBY.
• J4 can be used to monitor the I
GND.
• J1 can be used to interface with other I
GND access.
• J5, J6, J7, J8, J9 and J10 connectors are provided to measure the output voltages
with respect to local GND for accurate voltage and noise measurements.
2
C interface (SDA and CLK) with respect to local
2
C buses providing SDA, SCL, PWR and
Installation and Operation
2.4REQUIRED SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE TOOLS
In order to install, use and evaluate the product, there are several software and
hardware tools required to be installed and/or configured.
2.4.1Requirements
The MIC7401 Evaluation Board requires only a single power supply with 5A (minimum)
current capability. The output load can either be an active (electronic) or passive
(resistive) load.
2.4.2Required Software
•I2C Monitor 3.1.0 or newer versions
•Microsoft
• Adobe
•Microsoft® Windows 7
2.4.3Required Hardware
• MIC7401 Evaluation Board
• USB-to-micro-USB Cable
2.4.4Precautions
The MIC7401 Evaluation Board does not have reverse polarity protection. Applying a
soft voltage to the VIN and GND terminals can damage the device. The maximum
operating rating for V
®
.NET Framework 4.5 or higher
®
Acrobat Reader
®
is 5.5V. Exceeding 5.5V on the VIN could damage the device.
The following steps describe how to install the I2C Monitor 3.1.0:
1. If Microsoft .NET Framework is already installed, go to Step 3. If not, download
Microsoft .NET Framework from www.microsoft.com and follow the installation
instructions.
2. If Adobe Reader is already installed, go to Step 3. If not, download Adobe Reader
from http://get.adobe.com/reader/ and follow the installation instructions.
3. Download the I
under “Documentation & Software.”
4. Unzip the I
Note:If an older version or a corrupted version of the current I
already installed on the computer, see Section 3.3 “I
Uninstall” before proceeding with the installation.
5. Double click the setup.exe file to open the InstallShield Wizard window and
wait for the extraction to complete. If required, the installation can be stopped by
pressing the Cancel button.
2
C Monitor 3.1.0 archive from www.microchip.com/MIC7401,
2
C Monitor 3.1.0 archive, which contains the setup.exe file.
2
C Monitor 3.1.0 is
2
C Monitor 3.1.0
FIGURE 2-3:STARTING THE I
2
C MONITOR 3.1.0 INSTALLATION
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Installation and Operation
FIGURE 2-4:SELECTING THE DESTINATION FOLDER
2
FIGURE 2-5:INSTALLING THE I
The progress can be observed in the Status bar, as seen in Figure 2-6
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3.1INTRODUCTION
This chapter describes how to use the Graphical User Interface (GUI) for the I2C Monitor 3.1.0 software application, using the MIC7401 included in the kit.
This chapter provides information regarding the (GUI) for the MIC7401 Evaluation
Board device. For other devices using the GUI, see their specific data sheets and user’s
guides.
FIGURE 3-1:I2C MONITOR 3.1.0 SOFTWARE APPLICATION USING THE MIC7401 KIT
GUI Description
Legend:
1= Device Menu6=MIC7401 Global Settings
2=I
3=I
4= MIC7401 I
5= Status Bar
2
C Monitor Status and Control Bar7=MIC7401 Status
2
C Generic Operation View8=MIC7401 Operations
2
C Programmable Regulators9=Progress Bar
3.2THE GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE
The following sections describe the items in the GUI.
3.2.1Device Menu
The Device drop-down menu allows the user to select the device to be
evaluated. The File menu allows the user to save ("Save registers to file") the
registers of the currently selected device to a file that can then be loaded into
the GUI by using the "Load registers from file". The saved file can also be
edited by hand by opening it with a text editor.
FIGURE 3-2:FILE MENU
From the Settings menu, a new custom board can be added to be automatically detected and switch to it's profile. To do this, click Settings -> Device
descriptors, and in the Descriptors window add the desired Board descriptor
and select the desired Device profile.
GUI Description
FIGURE 3-4:I
FIGURE 3-3:CUSTOM BOARD MENU
3.2.2I2C Monitor Status and Control Bar
The Status and Control bar (Figure 3-4) contains the items in Ta bl e 3 -1 .
2
C MONITOR STATUS AND CONTROL BAR
The Monitor Status and Control Bar items are described in the following table.
TABLE 3-1:MONITOR STATUS AND CONTROL BAR
ItemDescription
AddrThis drop down menu shows the address of the
available devices.
ConnectorThis drop down menu shows the type of connector used
TABLE 3-1:MONITOR STATUS AND CONTROL BAR (CONTINUED)
ItemDescription
ScanAddrThis button is used to scan for a valid address.
Connect
Disconnect
VoltageThis drop down menu is used to select the voltage level
RateThis drop down menu is used to select the
PullupsThis drop down menu is used to activate the internal pull
In the Monitor Status and Control Bar, the user can choose the hardware tool
for the communication with the device and the settings it allows.
In order to connect to a device, the user must follow the steps described in
2.2 “Getting Started”. After connecting the Micro-USB cable, the user must
scan for a valid address. Once a valid address is detected, click the Connect
button to initialize the connection with the device and then the registers are
available for read and write operations.
These buttons are used to connect/disconnect the
current selected device.
of the communication when using Pickit Serial Analyzer.
corresponding communication rate for the device.
ups from the Pickit Serial Analyzer.
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3.2.3I2C Generic Register View
GUI Description
The I2C Generic Register View area (Figure 3-5) contains the items in
Ta bl e 3 -2 . This section of the I
uated. Any register that is currently modified and not saved to the device will
have its value appear in RED.
FIGURE 3-5:GENERAL REGISTER VIEW AREA
TABLE 3-2:I2C GENERIC REGISTER VIEW ITEMS
PanelItemDescription
OperationRegisterThis section shows the registers available
Read/WriteThese buttons are used for single register
ReadAll/WriteAllThese button are used for reading/writing all
Number of Registers In this section, the user can set the number
UpdateThis button sets the number of available
Register AreaThis section shows the current status of the
2
C Monitor GUI is common for any device eval-
for read/write operations.
read/write operations.
the available registers
of available registers for read/write
operations.
registers for read/write operations in the
Register area.
address of the registers and their content.
The specific registers for MIC7401 are described in the MIC7401 data sheet.
The MIC7401 I2C Programmable Features area (Figure 3-6) contains the
items in Table 3-3.
FIGURE 3-6:MIC7401 I
2
C PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES AREA
TABLE 3-3:MIC7401 I2C PROGRAMMABLE FEATURES
ItemsDescription
Enable This check box allows for enabling/disabling each regulator
individually while in Normal operation mode.
Standby
Enable
Vout (right side)This box sets the output voltage of each regulator while the
Vout (left side)This box sets the output voltage of each regulator while the
Ilim (right side)This box sets the output current limit of each regulator while
Ilim (left side)This box sets the output current limit of each regulator while
Pull down when disabled
Mask PGOODThis check box sets the Mask Power-good bit for each regu-
Soft StartThis box sets the soft start time
Startup SequencesThis box sets the place in the startup sequence when the
This check box allows for enabling/disabling each regulator
individually while in Standby operation mode.
device is in Normal operation mode.
device is in Standby operation mode.
the device is in Normal operation mode.
the device is in Standby operation mode.
This check box activates automatic pull-down when disabled
for each regulator
lator
regulator starts
This area of the GUI allows the user to modify the device features. For
additional information on the part, refer to the data sheet.
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GUI Description
3.2.5MIC7401 I2C Diagnostic
The MIC7401 Diagnostic area (Figure 3-7) contains the items in Ta bl e 3 -4 .
FIGURE 3-7:MIC7401 I
TABLE 3-4:MIC7401 I
PanelItemsDescription
StatusOTThis box is red if the MIC7401 junction
REGx: PGThis box is green if the regulator output
REGx: OCThis box is red if the over-current
Clear Faults
Button
2
C DIAGNOSTIC AREA
2
C DIAGNOSTIC AREA ITEMS
temperature exceeds 160oC. This does
not affect the normal operation of the
device.
voltage is above 91% of nominal (set)
voltage
condition is detected
This button manually clears the OC
faults. This works after the respective
regulators have started and the PG box
is green.
2
The MIC7401 I
C Diagnostic area resumes the information contained in the
PGOOD register and FAULT register. The Status register contains latched
(Flag) bits. Flag bits are set when the corresponding fault condition occurs and
do not return to zero once the fault conditions ceases. If such a fault occurs,
the user can clear the faults by clearing (writing logic “0”) to the respective fault
bit or power cycling the device.
When an over-temperature is detected, the MIC7401 pulls down the global
Power-good output and all outputs are turned off. During the fault condition the
2
I
C interface remains active and all register values are maintained.