Analog Devices Inc. MAX15157 Evaluation Kits

Analog Devices Inc. MAX15157 Evaluation Kit is a fully assembled and tested circuit board that evaluates the MAX15157 controller's performance. The MAX15157 is a high-efficiency step-down/-up regulator. The kit is powered from a 15VDC to 60VDC supply. It delivers from 5V to 32V at 15A or 200W (maximum) and at a 600kHz switching frequency.

Features

  • 15V to 60V input voltage rangeĀ (changeable from 8V to 60V)
  • 5V to 32V output voltage rangeĀ (changeable from 3V to 52V)
  • Adjustable slope compensation ramp
  • Precision high-side current sense for output current monitor
  • Multiphase operation up to 4x phases
  • Adjustable 120kHz to 1MHz switching frequency range
  • External switching frequency clock synchronization
  • External REFIN input for output adjustment
  • Hiccup fault protection for overcurrent
  • Thermal shutdown
  • POW-OK output (Power-Good output)
  • Adjustable input UVLO and output OVP voltage
  • Adjustable soft-start and soft-stop
  • Monotonic startup into a pre-biased output

Applications

  • Automotive
  • Communication
  • Industrial

Required Equipment

  • MAX15157B EV kit
  • 8V to 60V, 10A DC power supply V1 (for VIN)
  • 2V, 100mA DC power supply V2 (for external reference input connected to REFIN)
  • Loads capable of sinking 10A
  • 5x digital voltmeters (DVM)
  • Function generator, square wave 0V to 5V at frequency range from 200kHz to 2MHz
  • 100MHz dual-trace oscilloscope
Published: 2020-10-26 | Updated: 2024-07-11