Linear Technology DC1400A Quick setup guide

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DEMO MANUAL DC1400A

DESCRIPTION

LTM4608AEV:

8A Step-Down Power

µModule

Regulator

DemonstrationcircuitDC1400AfeaturestheLTM

4608AEV,

the high efﬁciency, high density switch mode step-down

power module. The input voltage range is 2.5V to 5.5V.

The output voltage is jumper selectable from 0.6V to 3.3V.

The rated load current is 8A although derating is necessary

for certain VIN, VOUT and thermal conditions. LTM4608A

offers a novel phase-shift clock output to support current

sharing with other regulators. The TRACK/SS pin allows

the user to program output voltage ramp-up and ramp-

down slew rate. The same pin also allows the output to L, LT, LTC, LTM, μModule, Linear Technology and the Linear logo are registered trademarks of

Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

BOARD PHOTO

PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

(TA= 25°C)

coincidentally or ratiometrically track another voltage

rail. The margining function is provided for users who

wish to stress their systems by varying supply voltages

during testing. The LTM4608A data sheet must be read in

conjunction with this demo manual prior to working on

or modifying the DC1400A

Design ﬁles for this circuit board are available at

http://www.linear.com/demo

PARAMETER CONDITION VALUE

Input Voltage Range 2.5V to 5.5V

Output Voltage Range Jumper Selectable (Open for 0.6V) 1.2V, 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V, 3.3V; ±2%

Maximum Continuous Output Current Derating is Necessary for Certain VIN, VOUT and

Thermal Conditions

8A DC

Default Operating Frequency 1.5MHz

Efﬁciency VIN = 5V, VOUT = 2.5V, IOUT = 8A 84.5%, See Figure 3 for More Information

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Figure 1. Test Setup of DC1400A

Figure 2. Proper Scope Probe Technique for Measuring Input or Output Ripple

Demonstration circuit DC1400A is an easy way to evalu-

ate the LTM4608AEV. Please refer to Figure 1 for proper

measurement equipment setup and follow the procedure

below:

1. Place jumpers in the following positions for a typical

1.2VOUT application:

TRACK RUN VOUT SELECT MARGINING

DISABLE ON 1.2V NO

2. With power off, connect the input power supply, load

and meters as shown in Figure 1. Preset the load to

0A and input power supply between 2.5V to 5.5V.

3. Turn on the power at the input. The output voltage

should be 1.2V ±2%.

4. Once the proper output voltage is established, adjust

the load within the operating range and observe the

output voltage regulation, ripple voltage, efﬁciency and

other parameters.

5. To measure the input and output ripple, please refer to

Figure 2 for proper setup.

6. For an optional load transient test, apply an adjustable

pulse signal between IOSTEP CLK and GND pins. The

pulse amplitude sets the current step. The pulse signal

should have very small duty cycle (<5%) to limit the

thermal stress on the transient load circuit. The out-

put current is best monitored with a BNC cable at J5

(10mV/A). The output voltage is best monitored with

a BNC cable at J6.

Note: To disable margining in applications when VOUT is

close to VIN (dropout mode), the MGN pin should be tied

to a voltage rail equal to 50% of VIN created by a resistor

divider.

+–

INPUT OR OUTPUT CAPACITOR

+–

–

+–

–+

LOAD

0A TO

VIN

–

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Efﬁciency vs Load Current with 5VIN, 1.2VOUT

Efﬁciency vs Load Current with 3.3VIN, 1.2VOUT

Figure 3. Measured Supply Efﬁciency with Different VIN and VOUT

Figure 4. Measured Load Transient Response (4A Step, 25% to 75%)

Efﬁciency vs Load Current with 5VIN, 1.5VOUT

Efﬁciency vs Load Current with 3.3VIN, 1.5VOUT

LOAD CURRENT (A)

0.1

EFFICIENCY (%)

110

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BURST

PULSE SKIPPING

CONTINUOUS

LOAD CURRENT (A)

0.1

EFFICIENCY (%)

110

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BURST

PULSE SKIPPING

CONTINUOUS

LOAD CURRENT (A)

0.1

EFFICIENCY (%)

110

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BURST

PULSE SKIPPING

CONTINUOUS

LOAD CURRENT (A)

0.1

EFFICIENCY (%)

110

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BURST

PULSE SKIPPING

CONTINUOUS

ISTEP

2A/DIV

VOUT(AC)

50mV/DIV

50μs/DIVVIN = 3.3V

VOUT = 1.2V

2A TO 6A LOAD STEP

COUT = 1 w22μF CERAMIC (1206, X5R, 6.3V),

2 w100μF CERAMIC (1812, X5R, 6.3V)

CFF = 47pF

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PARTS LIST

ITEM QTY REFERENCE DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER’S PART NUMBER

Required Circuit Components

1 1 CFF CAP, 0603 47pF 10% 25V NPO AVX 06033A470KAT

2 1 CIN1 CAP, 150μF 20% 10V ELEC SANYO 10SVPA150MAA

3 2 CIN5, CIN4 CAP, 0805 10μF 10% 6.3V X5R AVX 08056D106KAT2A

4 1 C03 CAP, 1206 22μF 20% 6.3V X5R AVX 12066D266MAT2A

5 2 C05, C04 CAP, 1812 100μF 20% 6.3V X5R TDK C4532X5R0J107MZ

6 1 R14 RES, 0603 9.76k 1% 1/10W VISHAY CRCW06039K76FKEA

7 1 U1 IC, LOW VOLTAGE POWER MODULE LINEAR TECH. LTM4608AEV

Additional Demo Board Circuit Components

1 0 C02, CIN3 CAP, 1812 100μF 20% 6.3V X5R OPTION TDK C4532X5R0J107MZ OPTION

2 0 CO1 CAP, 1812 OPTION TAIYO YUDEN JMK432BJ107MU-T OPTION

3 0 C14, C21, CTHP, CP CAP, 0603 OPTION OPTION

4 1 C15 CAP, 0603 1μF 20% 10V X5R TAIYO YUDEN LMK107BJ105MA-T

5 0 C17 CAP, 0603 1μF 20% 16V X5R OPTION TDK C1608X7R1C105M OPTION

6 1 Q14 XSTR, MOSFET VISHAY SUD50N03-09CP-E3

7 1 R1 RES, 0603 4.99k 1% 1/10W VISHAY CRCW06034K99FKEA

8 1 R2 RES, 0603 6.65k 1% 1/10W VISHAY CRCW06036K65FKEA

9 1 R3 RES, 0603 3.16k 1% 1/10W VISHAY CRCW06033K16FKEA

10 1 R4 RES, 0603 2.21k 1% 1/10W VISHAY CRCW06032K21FKEA

11 0 R8, R5 RES, 0603 OPTION OPTION

12 3 R6, R9, R16 RES, 0603 0Ω JUMPER VISHAY CRCW06030000Z0EA

13 2 R10, R15 RES, 0603 10k 5% 1/10W VISHAY CRCW060310K0JNEA

14 1 R11 RES,2512 0.01Ω 1% 1W PANASONIC ERJ-M1WSF10MU

15 2 R18, R17 RES, 0603 51Ω 5% 1/10W VISHAY CRCW060351R0JNEA

Hardware

1 5 JP1, JP2, JP3, JP4, JP5 HEADER, 2-PIN, 2mm SAMTEC TMM 102-02-L-S

2 3 JP7, JP8, JP13 HEADER, 3-PIN, 2mm SAMTEC TMM-103-02-L-S

3 4 JP9, JP10, JP11, JP12 HEADER, 3 ×2 2mm SAMTEC TMM-103-02-L-D

4 4 J1, J2, J3, J4 JACK, BANANA KEYSTONE 575-4

5 2 J5, J6 CONN, BNC, 5 PINS CONNEX 112404

6 10 TP1-TP9, TP11 TURRET MILL MAX 2501-2-00-80-00-00-07-0

7 8 JP1, JP7-JP13 SHUNT, 2mm SAMTEC 2SN-BK-G

8 4 STANDOFF, SNAP ON KEYSTONE_8834

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Information furnished by Linear Technology Corporation is believed to be accurate and reliable.

However,no responsibility is assumed for its use. Linear Technology Corporation makes no representation

that the interconnection of its circuits as described herein will not infringe on existing patent rights.

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This demonstration board (DEMO BOARD) kit being sold or provided by Linear Technology is intended for use for ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT

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