VICOR VI Chip BCM User Manual

USER GUIDE | UG:001
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VI Chip BCM
Contents Page
Introduction
Features
Set Up
+IN, –IN
+ OUT, –OUT
Output Voltage
Measurement Jack (J1)
Paralleling
Input Current
Measurement
Efficiency Measurement
Recommended Hardware
Thermal
Caution
Ordering Information
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Evaluation Board

Introduction
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The evaluation board offers a convenient means to evaluate the performance of the Vicor BCM bus
1 converter and has been optimized for user convenience. Refer to the appropriate BCM data sheet for
performance and operating limits. The data sheets are available for downloading at:
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www.vicorpower.com.
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It is important to remember the fast response of most BCMs can readily show the limitations of the
source, load and associated wiring connected to the evaluation board. Care should be exercised to
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minimize stray source and load impedances in order to fully exercise the BCM.
Please refer to Figure 1 for locations of the input and output connections as viewed from the
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component side. Wires may be soldered directly to the pads instead of ring lugs if desired to minimize
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circuit impedances.
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Features
n n Oscilloscope probe jack for output voltage and ripple measurements
n n Simple to use
Ring lug or solder connections
n n
Parallelable
n n
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