The MAX17579EVKIT# and MAX17580EVKIT# evaluation
kits (EV kits) provide a proven design to evaluate the
MAX17579 and MAX17580 high-efficiency, high-voltage,
inverting, Himalaya synchronous DC-DC converters. The
devices generate output voltages (VOUT) from -0.9V to
-36V and can deliver up to 300mA of load current from a
wide 4.5V to 60V-|VOUT| input voltage range.
The MAX17579EVKIT# EV kit generates -15V output
(VOUT1) at load currents up to 240mA from a 16V to 45V
input supply and operates at 600kHz (fSW1) switching
frequency. This EV kit configuration features MAX17579
that operates in continuous conduction mode (CCM) at
all loads, thus, providing a constant frequency operation.
The MAX17580EVKIT# EV kit generates -5V output
(VOUT2) at load currents up to 300mA from a 16V to 55V
input supply and operates at 600kHz (fSW2) switching
frequency. This EV kit configuration features MAX17580
that operates in discontinuous conduction mode (DCM)
for superior efficiency at light loads.
The EV kits are configured for optimum efficiency and
component size. The EV kits feature programmable
enable and input undervoltage-lockout (UVLO), softstart,
open-drain active-low RESET signal and external clock synchronization.
The EV kits also provide a good layout
example, which are optimized for conducted, radiated
EMI, and thermal performance. For more details about
the device Benefits and Features, refer to the MAX17579,
MAX17580 IC data sheet.
Applications
- Gate-Drive Circuits
- General Purpose Point-of-Load
- High-Voltage, Single-Board System
- Industrial Control Power Supply
- Motion Control
- Wall-Transformer Regulation
