Figure 1-1 details the user
interface items associated with the EVM. The VIN terminal block (J1) is used for
connection to the host input supply and the VOUT terminal block (J2) is used for
connection to the load. These terminal blocks accept up to 14-AWG wire.
- Use the VIN S+ and VIN S- test points along with the VOUT S+ and
VOUT S- test points located near the power terminal blocks as voltage monitoring
points where voltmeters can be connected to measure VIN and VOUT. Do not use
these S+ and S- monitoring test points as the input supply or output load
connection points. The PCB traces connecting to these test points are
not designed to support high currents.
- The control test points located
near the bottom of the EVM test the features of the device. For more information
on the individual control test points, see Section 2.
- The Ron Select jumper (J3) is provided to set the switching
frequency according to the set output voltage. To set the switching frequency to
a different value, change the appropriate Ron resistor according to the
device-specific data sheet equation.
- The Vout Select jumper (J4) is provided to select the desired
output voltage: 3.3-V, 5-V, 9.5-V, 12-V, and 16-V. Before applying power to
the EVM,
make sure that the jumper is present and properly positioned for the intended
output voltage. Always remove input power before changing the jumper
settings.
- The device is configured to turn
on with an under-voltage lockout (UVLO) of 22-V. The UVLO can be modified to a
different desired voltage by changing the R13 resistor on the EVM.