Overview

Features and Benefits

  • Operates from a 6.5V to 18V Input Supply
  • Delivers Up to 6A Output Current
  • Enable/UVLO Input
  • Resistor Programmable UVLO Threshold
  • Open-Drain Active-Low FLT Power-OK (POK) Output
  • Overcurrent and Overtemperature Protection
  • Proven PCB Layout
  • Fully Assembled and Tested

Product Details

The MAX17512 evaluation kit (EV kit) provides a proven design to evaluate the MAX17512 high-speed, constant on-time, valley current regulator IC. The EV kit operates from a 6.5V to 18V input voltage and can deliver output currents of up to 6A.

The IC allows implementation of high-efficiency switch-mode current sources. The IC accepts an analog voltage at the ICMD pin and regulates the valley of the output inductor current at a corresponding level. By implementing an external load current-sensing mechanism and correspondingly adjusting the current command voltage at the ICMD pin in closed-loop fashion, it is possible to implement a constant source current.

Applications

  • Base-Station Envelope-Tracking Power Supplies
  • Industrial Control
  • Precision Lighting

Documentation & Resources