Microchip Technology MCP1640 User Manual

Microchip Technology MCP1640 User Manual

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MCP1640
Synchronous Boost Converter
Evaluation Board
User's Guide
 2010 Microchip Technology Inc.
DS51880A

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  • Page 1 MCP1640 Synchronous Boost Converter Evaluation Board User’s Guide  2010 Microchip Technology Inc. DS51880A...
  • Page 2 TSHARC, UniWinDriver, WiperLock and ZENA are trademarks of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. and other countries. SQTP is a service mark of Microchip Technology Incorporated in the U.S.A. All other trademarks mentioned herein are property of their respective companies.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Document Revision History ................... 8 Chapter 1. Product Overview 1.1 Introduction ..................... 9 1.2 What is the MCP1640 Synchronous Boost Converter Evaluation Board? ..9 1.3 What the MCP1640 Synchronous Boost Converter Evaluation Board Includes ....................10 Chapter 2. Installation and Operation 2.1 Introduction ....................
  • Page 4 MCP1640 Synchronous Boost Converter Evaluation Board User’s Guide NOTES:  2010 Microchip Technology Inc. DS51880A-page 4...
  • Page 5: Preface

    • Document Revision History DOCUMENT LAYOUT This document describes how to use the MCP1640 Synchronous Boost Converter Evaluation Board as a development tool. The manual layout is as follows: • Chapter 1. “Product Overview” – Important information about the MCP1640 Synchronous Boost Converter Evaluation Board.
  • Page 6: Conventions Used In This Guide

    MCP1640 Synchronous Boost Converter 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...
  • Page 7: Recommended Reading

    This data sheet provides detailed information regarding the MCP1640 device. • AN1311, Single Cell Input Boost Converter Design (DS01311) This application note details how to use the MCP1640 device in specific applications. THE MICROCHIP WEB SITE Microchip provides online support via our web site at www.microchip.com. This web site is used as a means to make files and information easily available to customers.
  • Page 8: Document Revision History

    MCP1640 Synchronous Boost Converter Evaluation Board User’s Guide DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY Revision A (February 2010) • Initial Release of this Document.  2010 Microchip Technology Inc. DS51880A-page 8...
  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Product Overview

    (20 µA), a wide input voltage range (0.35 to 5.5V) and low start-up voltage (0.65V). The MCP1640 is available in SOT-23-6 and 2x3mm-8 DFN packages. This chapter provides an overview of the MCP1640 Boost Controller Evaluation Board and covers the following topics: •...
  • Page 10: What The Mcp1640 Synchronous Boost Converter Evaluation Board Includes

    MCP1640 Synchronous Boost Converter Evaluation Board User’s Guide An enable (EN Switch selection) is used to enable and disable the MCP1640. When enabled, the MCP1640 will regulate the output voltage; when disabled, the MCP1640 disconnects the path from input to output for “true-disconnect”.
  • Page 11: Chapter 2. Installation And Operation

    Li-Polymer batteries in addition to distributed 3.3V to 5.0V applications. The MCP1640 is capable of regulating the output voltage over a wide 2.0V to 5.5V range and typically can deliver over 100 mA of load current at 3.3V output when supplied from a single 1.2V cell.
  • Page 12: Features

    (3.3V and 5.0V) also selectable by an on board mini-dip switch. Soldered test points are available to connect a load. The MCP1640 switch peak current limit will provide a safe maximum current value. The maximum output current for the MCP1640 will vary with input and output voltages;...
  • Page 13: Installation And Operation

    2. Set the desired output voltage using the V SEL mini dip switch. 3. Set the enable to the desired state using the EN mini dip switch. 4. When EN is set ON or high, the MCP1640 is enabled and V can be measured on the V and GND terminals.
  • Page 14 MCP1640 Synchronous Boost Converter Evaluation Board User’s Guide 2.3.1.4 ADJUSTABLE V SETTING The resistor divider RT and RB are used to set the converter output voltage. By setting the V SEL switch in the open or OFF position, the output voltage can be calculated using the following equation: ...
  • Page 15: Appendix A. Schematic And Layouts

    CONVERTER EVALUATION BOARD USER’S GUIDE Appendix A. Schematic and Layouts INTRODUCTION This appendix contains the following schematics and layouts for the MCP1640 Synchronous Boost Converter Evaluation Board: • Board – Schematic • Board – Top Silk and Pads • Board – Top Copper Layer •...
  • Page 16: Board - Schematic

    MCP1640 Synchronous Boost Converter Evaluation Board User’s Guide BOARD – SCHEMATIC  2010 Microchip Technology Inc. DS51880A-page 16...
  • Page 17: Board - Top Silk And Pads

    Schematic and Layouts BOARD – TOP SILK AND PADS  2010 Microchip Technology Inc. DS51880A-page 17...
  • Page 18: Board - Top Copper Layer

    MCP1640 Synchronous Boost Converter Evaluation Board User’s Guide BOARD – TOP COPPER LAYER  2010 Microchip Technology Inc. DS51880A-page 18...
  • Page 19: Board - Bottom Copper Layer

    Schematic and Layouts BOARD – BOTTOM COPPER LAYER  2010 Microchip Technology Inc. DS51880A-page 19...
  • Page 20 MCP1640 Synchronous Boost Converter Evaluation Board User’s Guide NOTES:  2010 Microchip Technology Inc. DS51880A-page 20...
  • Page 21: Appendix B. Bill Of Materials (Bom)

    INDUCTOR POWER 4.7UH 2.0A EPCOS Inc B82462G4472M RoHS Compliant Bare PCB, Microchip Technology 104-00283 MCP1640 Sync Boost Converter Inc. Evaluation Board RB1, RB2 RES 309K OHM 1/8W 1% 0805 SMD Rohm Semiconductor MCR10EZPF3093 RES 536K OHM 1/8W 1% 0805 SMD Yageo...
  • Page 22: Worldwide Sales And Service

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