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MAX1572 Evaluation Kit
General Description
Features
o 2MHz PWM Switching
The MAX1572 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled
and tested circuit board that evaluates the MAX1572
PWM step-down DC-DC converter. The circuit operates
from 2.6V to 5.5V and has a fixed 1.5V output capable
of delivering 800mA. It also provides a RESET output.
The EV kit can be used to evaluate other output voltage
versions of the MAX1572 by replacing the IC.
o 800mA Guaranteed Output Current
o Power-Saving Modes: Pulse Group/
Pulse Skip/Forced PWM
o Voltage-Positioning Load Transients
o 5mV
Output Ripple
P-P
o Tiny 2.2µH Inductor
Component List
o 10µF Ceramic Output Capacitor
o Low 0.1µA Shutdown Current
o Soft-Start with Zero Inrush Current
o 170ms (min) RESET Output
DESIGNATION QTY
DESCRIPTION
10µF 20%, 6.3V X5R ceramic
capacitors (0805)
Panasonic ECJ2FB0J106M or
TDK C2012X5R0J106M or
Taiyo Yuden JMK212BJ106MG
C1, C2
2
o Thin QFN IC Package: 4mm ✕ 4mm ✕ 0.8mm
o Fully Assembled and Tested
1000pF 10%, 50V X7R ceramic
capacitor (0603)
C3
C4
1
1
Murata GRM188R71H102K or
equivalent
Ordering Information
PART
TEMP RANGE
IC PACKAGE
0.1µF 10%, 16V X7R ceramic
capacitor (0603)
Taiyo Yuden EMK107BJ104KA or
equivalent
MAX1572EVKIT
0°C to +70°C
12 Thin QFN-EP*
*EP = Exposed paddle.
Recommended Equipment
• Power supply capable of supplying 500mA from 2.6V
to 5.5V
R1
1
2
10Ω 5% resistor (0603)
JU1, JU2
3-pin headers
2.2µH inductor, 0.17Ω, 1.2A
3.6mm ✕ 3.6mm ✕ 1.2mm
• Voltmeter
L1
1
TOKO 976AS-2R2M (D312F family)
Quick Start
Follow the steps below to verify operation of the
MAX1572 EV kit. Do not turn on the power supply
until all connections are completed:
MAX1572ETC150
(12-pin thin QFN 4mm ✕ 4mm)
U1
1
None
None
2
1
Shunts, position 2
MAX1572 EV kit PC board
1) Select the desired operating mode with JU1 and
JU2 (see Table 1).
2) Connect the positive terminal of the voltmeter to the
pad labeled OUT. Connect the ground terminal of
the voltmeter to the pad labeled GND nearest the
OUT pad. Connect a load from OUT to the GND
pad closest to OUT.
Component Suppliers
SUPPLIER
PHONE
WEBSITE
www.kamaya.com
www.murata.com
www.panasonic.com
www.t-yuden.com
www.component.tdk.com
www.toko.com
Kamaya
260-489-1533
770-436-1300
714-373-7939
408-573-4150
847-803-6100
847-297-0070
Murata
3) Preset the power supply to between 2.6V and 5.5V,
and turn the power supply off.
Panasonic
Taiyo-Yuden
TDK
4) Connect the positive power-supply terminal to the
pad labeled IN. Connect the power-supply ground
to the pad labeled GND nearest the IN pad.
TOKO
5) Turn on the power supply and verify the output volt-
age is 1.5V.
Note: When contacting these component suppliers, please
specify you are using the MAX1572.
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For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at
1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.