19-4441; Rev 0; 1/09
MAX17410 Evaluation Kit
Evluates:MAX7410
General Description
Features
The MAX17410 evaluation kit (EV kit) demonstrates the
high-power, dynamically adjustable, multiphase IMVP-6+
notebook CPU application circuit. This DC-DC convert-
er steps down high-voltage batteries and/or AC
adapters, generating a precision, low-voltage CPU core
♦ Dual-Phase, Fast-Response Interleaved, Quick-
PWM
♦ Intel IMVP-6+ Code-Set Compliant
♦ Dynamic Phase Selection Optimizes Active/Sleep
V
rail. The MAX17410 EV kit meets the Intel mobile
CC
Efficiency
IMVP-6+ CPU’s transient voltage specification, power-
good signaling, voltage regulator thermal monitoring
(VRHOT), and power monitor output (PMON). The
MAX17410 EV kit consists of the MAX17410 2-phase
interleaved Quick-PWM™ step-down controller. The
MAX17410 EV kit includes active voltage positioning
with adjustable gain, reducing power dissipation, and
bulk output capacitance requirements. A slew-rate con-
troller allows controlled transitions between VID codes,
controlled soft-start and shutdown, and controlled exit
suspend voltage. Precision slew-rate control provides
“just-in-time” arrival at the new DAC setting, minimizing
surge currents to and from the battery.
♦ Transient Phase Overlap Reduces Output
Capacitance
♦ Transient-Overshoot Suppression Feature
♦ Active Voltage Positioning with Adjustable Gain
♦ High Speed, Accuracy, and Efficiency
♦ Low Bulk Output Capacitor Count
♦ 7V to 24V Input-Voltage Range
♦ 0 to 1.5000V Output-Voltage Range (7-Bit DAC)
♦ 38A Load-Current Capability (19A per Phase)
♦ Accurate Current Balance and Current Limit
♦ 300kHz Switching Frequency (per Phase)
Dedicated system inputs (PSI, DPRSTP, and DPRSLPVR)
dynamically select the operating mode and number of
active phases, optimizing the overall efficiency during
the CPU’s active and sleep states.
♦ Power-Good (PWRGD) and Phase-Good
The MAX17410 includes latched output undervoltage-
fault, overvoltage-fault, and thermal-overload protec-
tion. It also includes a voltage regulator power-good
output (PWRGD), a clock enable output (CLKEN), a
power monitor output (PMON), a phase-good output
(PHASEGD), and a system power-good input (PGDN).
(PHASEGD) Outputs and Indicators
♦ Clock Enable (CLKEN) and Thermal-Fault
(VRHOT) Outputs and Indicators
♦ Lead(Pb)-Free and RoHS Compliant
♦ Fully Assembled and Tested
This fully assembled and tested circuit board provides
a digitally adjustable 0 to 1.5000V output voltage (7-bit
on-board DAC) from a 7V to 24V battery input range.
Each phase delivers up to 19A output current for a total
of 38A. The MAX17410 EV kit operates at 300kHz
switching frequency (per phase) and has superior line-
and load-transient response.
Ordering Information
PART
TYPE
MAX17410EVKIT+
EV Kit
+Denotes lead(Pb)-free and RoHS compliant.
Component List
DESIGNATION
QTY
DESCRIPTION
DESIGNATION
QTY
DESCRIPTION
CLKEN, DPRSLPVR,
GND_SENSE,
10µF ±±0%, ±5V X5R ceramic
capacitors (1±10)
PGDIN, PHASEGD,
PMON, PSI, PWRGD,
VID_VCC,
C1–C4
4
TDK C3±±5X7R1E106M
AVX 1±103D106M
Taiyo Yuden TMK3±5BJ106MM
13 Test points
VOUT_SENSE,
VRHOT, VR_ON,
V3P3
Not installed, polymer
capacitor (D case)
C5
0
Quick-PWM is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
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