Taking Bench Measurements on the LT8641A Evaluation Board

Jul 9 2024

Investigate the LT8641A step-down regulator with Silent Switcher architecture. Learn how to connect and adjust the test setup to exercise the part’s wide input voltage range, along with the low quiescent current and output ripple. Discover how to set up the evaluation kit, test equipment, and probes for accurate results.

The LT8641A step-down regulator features Silent Switcher architecture designed to minimize EMI emissions while delivering high efficiency at frequencies up to 3MHz. Assembled in a 3mm × 4mm side wettable QFN, the monolithic construction with integrated power switches and inclusion of all necessary circuitry yields a solution with a minimal PCB footprint. An ultralow 2.5μA quiescent current — with the output in full regulation — enables applications requiring highest efficiency at very small load currents. Transient response remains excellent and output voltage ripple is below 10mVP-P at any load, from zero to full current.

The Evaluation circuit EVAL-LT8641A-AZ is a 65V, 3.5A/5A peak synchronous step-down Silent Switcher® with spread spectrum frequency modulation featuring the LT8641A. The demo board is designed for 5V output from a 5.5V to 65V input. The wide input range allows a variety of input sources, such as automotive batteries and industrial supplies. The LT8641A is a compact, ultralow emission, high efficiency, high speed synchronous monolithic step-down switching regulator. Top and bottom power switches, compensation components, and other necessary circuits inside the LT8641A minimize external components and simplify design. The special Silent Switcher architecture minimizes EMI emissions. The selectable spread spectrum mode can further improve EMI performance. Ultralow 2.5μA quiescent current in Burst Mode® operation achieves high efficiency at very light loads. Fast minimum on-time of 35ns enables high VIN to low VOUT conversion at high frequency.

Still curious? Ask a question on the LT8641A product page.

Taking Bench Measurements on the LT8641A Evaluation Board

Jul 9 2024

Investigate the LT8641A step-down regulator with Silent Switcher architecture. Learn how to connect and adjust the test setup to exercise the part’s wide input voltage range, along with the low quiescent current and output ripple. Discover how to set up the evaluation kit, test equipment, and probes for accurate results.

The LT8641A step-down regulator features Silent Switcher architecture designed to minimize EMI emissions while delivering high efficiency at frequencies up to 3MHz. Assembled in a 3mm × 4mm side wettable QFN, the monolithic construction with integrated power switches and inclusion of all necessary circuitry yields a solution with a minimal PCB footprint. An ultralow 2.5μA quiescent current — with the output in full regulation — enables applications requiring highest efficiency at very small load currents. Transient response remains excellent and output voltage ripple is below 10mVP-P at any load, from zero to full current.

The Evaluation circuit EVAL-LT8641A-AZ is a 65V, 3.5A/5A peak synchronous step-down Silent Switcher® with spread spectrum frequency modulation featuring the LT8641A. The demo board is designed for 5V output from a 5.5V to 65V input. The wide input range allows a variety of input sources, such as automotive batteries and industrial supplies. The LT8641A is a compact, ultralow emission, high efficiency, high speed synchronous monolithic step-down switching regulator. Top and bottom power switches, compensation components, and other necessary circuits inside the LT8641A minimize external components and simplify design. The special Silent Switcher architecture minimizes EMI emissions. The selectable spread spectrum mode can further improve EMI performance. Ultralow 2.5μA quiescent current in Burst Mode® operation achieves high efficiency at very light loads. Fast minimum on-time of 35ns enables high VIN to low VOUT conversion at high frequency.

Still curious? Ask a question on the LT8641A product page.