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Object of Declaration: MCP19117 Flyback Stand-Alone Evaluation Board User’s Guide 2016 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002472A-page 3...
• The Microchip Web Site • Customer Support • Document Revision History DOCUMENT LAYOUT This document describes how to install the MCP19117 Flyback Stand-Alone Evaluation Board. It also describes how to operate the Evaluation Board. The manual layout is as follows: •...
MCP19117 Flyback Stand-Alone Evaluation Board User’s Guide CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS GUIDE This manual uses the following documentation conventions: DOCUMENTATION CONVENTIONS Description Represents Examples Arial font: ® Italic characters Referenced books MPLAB IDE User’s Guide Emphasized text ...is the only compiler...
Preface RECOMMENDED READING This user's guide describes how to use MCP19117 Flyback Stand-Alone Evaluation Board. Other useful documents are listed below. The following Microchip documents are available and recommended as supplemental reference resources. • MCP19116/7 Data Sheet – “Digitally Enhanced Power Analog Synchronous Low-Side PWM Controller”...
Incorrect settings may have unintended consequences, including, but not limited to, unstable operation, damaging the load, and even damaging of the MCP19117 device. It is the user's responsibility to understand the system effects of the parameters they enter.
Evaluation Board is also intended to demonstrate an optimized printed circuit board (PCB) layout that minimizes parasitics while increasing efficiency and power density. Proper PCB layout is critical to achieve optimum MCP19117 operation as well as power train efficiency and noise minimization. The MPLAB X IDE, MCP19117 Flyback Standalone GUI and MCP19117 Flyback Stand-Alone firmware are available for download from Microchip’s web site.
ABOUT THE MCP19117 FLYBACK STAND-ALONE EVALUATION BOARD The MCP19117 is a digitally-enhanced, power analog, synchronous low-side PWM controller. The GUI was developed to assist users in easily configuring the MCP19117 and evaluating it in their target application. The MCP19117 Flyback Stand-Alone Evaluation Board is designed to operate from a single supply (nominal 8V to 14V, 24V maximum).
MCP19117 Flyback Stand-Alone Evaluation Board User’s Guide CONNECTING POWER INPUT AND OUTPUT Use the V and GND Test Points as shown below. Nominal V is +8V to +14V with the Positive terminal (Red) connected to V and the Negative terminal (Black) connected to GND.
Installation and Operation INSTALLING THE MCP19117 FLYBACK STANDALONE GUI The MCP19117 comes programmed with generic firmware that is compatible with the standalone GUI. It is up to the user to modify or create new firmware dedicated to their stand-alone application if different functionality is required.
Windows, this folder is typically located under drive\Users\user_name\MPLABXProjects. 5. Power-up the MCP19117 Flyback Stand-Alone Evaluation Board. 6. Connect the PICkit 3 In-Circuit Debugger to the MCP19117 Flyback Stand-Alone Evaluation Board via the 6-pin connector J3, as seen in Figure 2-3. For more information about PICkit 3 In-Circuit Debugger refer to the PICkit™...
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Installation and Operation 7. Open MPLAB X IDE to load the MCP19117 Flyback Stand-Alone firmware. From the File menu select Open Project (Figure 2-4). FIGURE 2-4: Opening Project in MPLAB X IDE. 8. Browse for the location of the extracted firmware. Select the MCP19117_Stand_Alone from the list, then check the Open as Main Project option.
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MCP19117 Flyback Stand-Alone Evaluation Board User’s Guide 9. When the project is open, click the Make and Program Device Main Project button on the tool bar to program the device. Wait until the program process is complete (see Figure 2-6).
STAND-ALONE EVALUATION BOARD USER’S GUIDE Chapter 3. Graphical User Interface (GUI) Features ABOUT THE MCP19117 FLYBACK STANDALONE GUI This chapter describes the steps that are required to launch the MCP19117 Flyback Standalone GUI. 3.1.1 Prerequisites Prior to starting the GUI, perform these actions: 1.
MCP19117 Flyback Stand-Alone Evaluation Board User’s Guide 3.1.2 Launching the GUI To start the GUI, select Start > All Programs > Microchip Technology Inc. > MCP19117 FLYBACK_STANDALONE_GUI. The interface detects the MCP19117 device automatically and is ready for use (see Figure 3-2). Advanced Register...
“OFF” check box is selected (default), the system turns off the Primary and Secondary Drivers and all the sections in the MCP19117 Flyback Standalone GUI become read only. In order for the sections to become editable, select the “ON” check box.
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The Output Current can be adjusted within a range of 0 to 500 mA. The Current Sense Resistor (R6) value on the MCP19117 Flyback Stand-Alone Evaluation Board is 200 m. Both of these values are used to calculate the set point value written to the VREFCON register.
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SWITCHES ENABLE/DISABLE SECTION There are two general purpose MOSFET low-side series switches located on MCP19117 Flyback Stand-Alone Evaluation Board (LSW1 and LSW2). The check boxes named “Switch 1” and “Switch 2” in the Switches Enable/Disable section of the GUI allow the user to turn these switches ON (selected) and OFF (cleared).
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MCP19117 Flyback Stand-Alone Evaluation Board User’s Guide 3.2.1.6 TEST PIN SECTION The “Test Pin” section of the GUI has a drop-down menu that allows users to select and connect test signals to GPIO GPA0. These signals are accessible at the test point labeled TEST.
Graphical User Interface (GUI) Features 3.2.2 Advanced Register Update Area This section of GUI gives the user more options to configure and operate the MCP19117 Flyback Stand-Alone Evaluation Board (see Figure 3-7). Leading Secondary Edge Driver Deadtime Blanking Slope Primary Driver...
The “Register Online Adjust” section of the GUI allows the user to have direct control of register values at any time when operating the MCP19117. The device data sheet contains information on register address locations and content. Reads and writes are done in hexadecimal format.
FIGURE 3-10: Operating Status Box. The following messages are examples of text that may appear in this area: • MCP19117 Evaluation Board Not Detected • PICkit Serial correctly configured for I2C • MCP19117 Evaluation Board Update Successful 2016 Microchip Technology Inc.
STAND-ALONE EVALUATION BOARD USER’S GUIDE Appendix A. Schematic and Layouts INTRODUCTION This appendix contains the following schematics and layouts for the MCP19117 Flyback Stand-Alone Evaluation Board: • Board – Schematic • Board – Top Layer • Board – Top Copper •...
Vishay MCT06030C1003FP500 Intertechnology, Inc. DO NOT POPULATE Note 1: The components listed in this Bill of Materials are representative of the PCB assembly. The released BOM used in manufacturing uses all RoHS-compliant components. 2016 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002472A-page 39...
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MCP19117 Flyback Stand-Alone Evaluation Board User’s Guide TABLE 2-1: BILL OF MATERIALS (BOM) (CONTINUED) Qty. Reference Description Manufacturer Part Number RES TKF 4.02k 1% 1/10W SMD 0603 Stackpole RMCF0603FT4K02 Electronics, Inc. R10, R12, RES TKF 10k 5% 1/10W SMD 0603...
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Bill of Materials (BOM) NOTES: 2016 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002472A-page 41...
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