Overview

Features and Benefits

  • Three Synchronous DC-DC Buck Converter Outputs from a Single HV Input
  • Wide 7V to 60V Input Range for HV Buck Converter
  • Optional External Supply Input Connections for LV Buck Converters (4.5V to 5.5V for LVA, and 2.7V to 5.5V for LVB)
  • Programmed 5V/1.5A Output for HV Buck Converter and 3.3V/1A and 1.8V/1A Output for LV Buck Converters
  • 400kHz Switching Frequency for HV Buck Converter and 2MHz Switching Frequency for LV Buck Converters
  • High 93% Efficiency (VINH = 12V, VOUT = 5V at 0.45A) for HV Buck Converter; 94% Efficiency (VIN = 5V, VOUT = 3.3V at 0.5A) for LV Buck Converters
  • Enable/UVLO Input, Resistor-Programmable UVLO Threshold for HV Buck Converter
  • Programmed 1ms Soft-Start Time for HV Buck Converter, and Internal 4096 Clock Cycles Soft-Start Time for LV Buck Converters
  • Selectable PWM and PFM Modes of Operation
  • External Clock Synchronization
  • Independent Power-OK (POK_) Outputs for the Three Buck Converters
  • Overcurrent and Overtemperature Protection
  • Low-Profile, Surface-Mount Components
  • Proven PCB Layout
  • Fully Assembled and Tested
  • Complies with CISPR 22 (EN 55022) Class B Conducted and Radiated Emissions Limits

Product Details

The MAX17673AEVKIT# evaluation kit (EV kit) provides a proven design to evaluate the MAX17673A 60V, 1.5A high efficiency, synchronous buck converter with integrated, dual 5.5V, 1A buck converters. The EV kit is preset for 5V output at a load current of up to 1.5A from the highvoltage (HV) buck converter, and 3.3V and 1.8V outputs at load currents up to 1A each from the low-voltage (LV) buck converters. The HV buck converter is programmed to operate at 400kHz, and the LV buck converters are programmed to operate at 2MHz, for optimum efficiency and component sizes. The output of the HV buck converter is connected to the input of the LV buck converters. The EV kit features adjustable input undervoltage lockout and soft-start for the HV buck converter, and power- OK (POK_) signals for all three buck converters. The MAX17673/MAX17673A IC data sheet provides a complete description of the part that should be read in conjunction with this data sheet prior to operating the EV kit.

Applications

  • Base Station Power Supplies
  • Distributed Supply Regulation
  • FPGA/CPLD Power Supplies
  • High Voltage Single Board Systems
  • Industrial Control Power Supplies

Applicable Parts