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MAX1830 Evaluation Kit
General Description
Features
The MAX1830 evaluation kit (EV kit) provides a 1.8V
output from a 3V to 5.5V input voltage source. It deliv-
ers up to 3A output current with a 94% (max) efficiency.
The MAX1830 EV kit includes the MAX1830 step-down
switching regulator with an internal synchronous rectifi-
er to increase efficiency and reduce the number of
external components. The resistor-programmable fixed-
off-time, current-mode architecture allows an optimum
response to load and line transients. This EV kit, as
configured, operates at approximately 550kHz from
3.3V inputs and 770kHz from 5V inputs.
ꢀ Delivering 3A Output Current
94% Efficiency
ꢀ Synchronous Rectifier Improves Efficiency
ꢀ Output Voltage Preset to 1.8V
ꢀ 1.5V, 1.8V, or 2.5V Selectable
1.1V to V Adjustable
IN
ꢀ 3V to 5.5V Input Voltage Range
ꢀ No External Schottky Diode Required
ꢀ Less than 1µA (typ) IC Shutdown Current
ꢀ Surface-Mount Construction
The MAX1830 EV kit can be configured to produce a
preset output voltage of 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V, or is feedback
adjustable from 1.1V to V .
IN
This EV kit can also be used to evaluate the MAX1831
with preset output voltages of 1.5V/1.8V and 3.3V, or
ꢀ Fully Assembled and Tested
adjustable output voltage from 1.1V to V .
IN
Ordering Information
Component List
PART
TEMP RANGE
IC PACKAGE
DESIGNATION QTY
DESCRIPTION
MAX1830EVKIT
0°C to +70°C
16 QSOP
22µF, 6.3V ceramic capacitor (1210)
TDK C3225X5R0J226M
C1
1
Component Suppliers
2.2µF, 10V ceramic capacitor (0805)
TDK C2012X5R1A225M or
Taiyo Yuden LMK212BJ225MG
SUPPLIER
Panasonic
Sumida
PHONE
FAX
C2
C3
C4
1
1
1
201-392-7522
847-956-0666
408-573-4150
847-803-6100
201-392-4441
847-956-0702
408-573-4159
847-803-6296
470pF ceramic capacitor (0603)
Taiyo Yuden
TDK
1µF, 10V ceramic capacitor (0805)
TDK C2012X5R1A105M or
Taiyo Yuden LMK212BJ105MG
Note: Please indicate that you are using the MAX1830 when
contacting these component suppliers.
120µF, 4V, SP capacitor
Panasonic EEFUD0G121R
C5
D1
L1
1
1
1
Quick Start
Schottky diode
(not installed)
The MAX1830 EV kit is a fully assembled and tested
surface-mount board. Follow the steps below for proper
board operation. Do not turn on the power supply
until all connections are completed:
1.5µH inductor
Sumida CDRH6D28–4762T064
1) Connect a voltmeter and load (if any) from VOUT to
GND.
R1
R2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
10
5% resistor (0603)
5% resistor (0603)
1% resistor (0805)
1M
2) Verify that there is a shunt on JU1 (shutdown dis-
abled).
R3
84.5k
R4
Not installed (0805)
Not installed (0805)
MAX1830EEE (16-pin QSOP)
2-pin header
3) Verify that the JU2 shunt is connected across pins
1 and 4 to set the output to 1.8V.
R5
U1
4) Connect a 3V to 5.5V supply to the pads marked
VIN and GND (supply off).
JU1
JU2
4-pin header
5) Turn on the power supply and verify that the output
voltage is 1.8V.
Not installed (shorted with PC board
trace)
JU3
0
2
6) See the Output Voltage Selection section to modify
the board for a different output voltage.
None
Shunts
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