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MAX1734 Evaluation Kit
General Description
Features
ꢀ +2.7V to +5.5V Battery Input Voltage
ꢀ +1.8V Output Voltage
The MAX1734 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled
and tested surface-mount PC board that contains a
switching-regulator circuit configured for a +1.8V output.
At up to 250mA, it accepts inputs from a +2.7VDC to
+5.5VDC source or a 1-cell lithium-ion (Li+) or 2- to
3-cell battery.
ꢀ 250mA Output Current
ꢀ Efficiency >85% from 2mA to 250mA
The MAX1734 features an internal P-channel MOSFET
switch, a synchronous rectifier, logic-controlled
shutdown, and digital soft-start to limit startup current.
The MAX1734 EV kit provides low quiescent current
and efficiency up to 93%, providing maximum battery
life. High-frequency operation up to 1.2MHz with a max-
imum duty cycle of 100% allows the use of tiny surface-
mount components. The EV kit can also evaluate the
MAX1733 after modifications.
ꢀ Internal P-Channel Switch and Synchronous
Rectifier
ꢀ 0.01µA (typ) IC Shutdown Current
ꢀ 50µA Quiescent Supply Current
ꢀ Up to 1.2MHz (max) Switching Frequency
ꢀ Surface-Mount Components
ꢀ Fully Assembled and Tested
Component List
DESCRIPTION
Ordering Information
DESIGNATION QTY
2.2µF, 10V X5R ceramic capacitor
Taiyo Yuden LMK325BJ106MN or
Taiyo Yuden LMK212BJ225MG
PART
TEMP. RANGE
IC PACKAGE
C1
1
MAX1734EVKIT
5 SOT23
0°C to +70°C
22µF, 6.3V tantalum capacitor
AVX TAJA226M006R
C2
JU1
L1
1
1
1
0
1
Quick Start
3-pin header
The MAX1734 EV kit is fully assembled and tested.
Follow these steps to verify board operation. Do not
turn on the power supply until all connections are
completed:
10µH inductor
Sumida CR43-100MC
R1, R2
U1
Not installed
MAX1734EUK18 (5-pin SOT23, top
mark ADKW)
1) Connect a +2.7V (for guaranteed startup) to +5.5V
supply to the VIN pad. Connect the supply ground to
the GND pad.
None
None
None
None
1
1
1
1
Shunt
2) Connect a voltmeter to the VOUT pad.
MAX1734 PC board
MAX1734 data sheet
MAX1734 EV kit manual
3) Verify that the shunt is across pins 1 and 2 on JU1,
thus enabling the MAX1734.
4) Turn on the power supply and verify that the output is
at +1.8V.
For instructions on selecting the feedback resistors for
other output voltages, see Evaluating Other Output
Voltages.
Component Suppliers
SUPPLIER
PHONE
FAX
Detailed Description
AVX
803-946-0690
847-956-0666
408-573-4150
803-626-3123
847-956-0702
408-573-4159
The MAX1734 EV kit contains a highly efficient switching-
regulator circuit. The circuit provides a +1.8V output at
250mA from a +2.7V to +5.5V input voltage range.
Digital soft-start limits current during startup.
Sumida USA
Taiyo Yuden
Note: Please indicate that you are using the MAX1734 when
contacting these component suppliers.
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or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.