The UCC33421EVM-092 EVM utilizes screw
terminals for easily connecting to VINP and VCC. EN connections are made through pin
connectors. Connecting the appropriate ammeters and voltmeters, as shown in Figure
4‑1, allows accurate EVM efficiency measurements.
Connecting Test Equipment:
- Connect the VINP DC power supply
capable of 4.5V<VINP<5.5V, 1A at J1:1-2 (VINP-GNDP). With the power supply
disable, adjust the power supply to 5.0V, and set the current limit to 4A.
- Connect a power supply capable of
5V, 100mA or a function generator at J2:2-1 to serve as the pull up bias for
EN/FLT. With the supply disabled, set to 3.3V/5.0V. As an option, the user can
use the input power supply as a bias supply connecting a jumper to short +VINP
and EN pins at J2:1-2 (top left corner).
- Connect a variable load between
J3:1 (VCC) and J3:2 (GNDS). If using an electronic load, then set to constant
current (CC), 300mA. Leave the load disabled until the EVM is powered.
- Some electronic loads are not
able to regulate or stabilize CC when setting in the low mA range. Monitor the
input current and load currents by inserting ammeters as shown in Figure 2-1. A
current probe can be used with the oscilloscope to verify the stability of the
DC current being regulated by an electronic load.