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Overview

Features and Benefits

  • Wide 2.7V to 16V Input Voltage Range
  • 0.4V to 5.8V Output Voltage Range
  • Selectable: Switching Frequency, OCP Threshold, DEM Feature, DCM Mode, Voltage Loop Gain, and PMBus Address
  • High Efficiency and Power Density
  • Low Component Count
  • Proven PCB Layout
  • Fully Assembled and Tested for Basic Functionality

Product Details

The MAX20815 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a reference design platform designed for evaluation of the MAX20815, a single-output, fully integrated, highly efficient, step-down DC-DC switching regulator with PMBus™ interface. The MAX20815 has an internal 1.8V LDO output to power the gate drives (VCC) and internal circuitry (AVDD). The device also has an optional LDO input pin (LDOIN), allowing connection from a 2.5V to 5.5V bias input supply for optimized efficiency. The EV kit is capable to deliver up to 15A to the load. The EV kit package is a fully assembled and tested multilayer PCB implementation of high efficiency and high-power density.

The selection of key converter configuration parameters, acting on two external resistors, allows design flexibility to match several application scenario requirements.

Refer to the MAX20815 IC data sheet for detailed information regarding the description, features, benefits, and parameters.

Markets and Technologies

Applicable Parts

System Requirements

  • MAX20815 EV Kit
  • MAX20815 EV Kit Data Sheet (This Document)
  • 2.7V to 16V Power Supply with Optional 3.3V External Power Supply
  • 0 to 15A Load
  • Digital Multimeters
  • Oscilloscope and Probes
  • Windows PC with a Spare USB Port
  • MAXPOWERTOOL002 USB-to-SMBus Interface (Order Separately)
  • Maxim Digital PowerTool GUI Software

Documentation & Resources

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