LX7186A 1.4 MHz 1A Synchronous Buck Converter Evaluation Board Revision History The revision history describes the changes that were implemented in the document. The changes are listed by revision, starting with the most current publication. Revision 1.0 Revision 1.0 was published in August 2017. It was the first publication of this document.
LX7186A 1.4 MHz 1A Synchronous Buck Converter Evaluation Board Product Description The LX7186A is 1.4 MHz fixed frequency, current-mode, synchronous PWM buck (step-down) DC-to-DC converter, capable of driving a 1 A load with high efficiency, and excellent line and load regulation. The devices integrate synchronous P-channel and N-channel power MOSFET switches with low on- resistance.
LX7186A 1.4 MHz 1A Synchronous Buck Converter Evaluation Board Basic Connection Instructions The following illustration shows how to connect the evaluation board to the power supply. Figure 3 • Power Supply and Load Connection Microsemi Proprietary and Confidential. User Guide Revision 1.0...
LX7186A 1.4 MHz 1A Synchronous Buck Converter Evaluation Board Recommended Operating Conditions The following table lists the recommended operating conditions for the LX7186A evaluation board. Table 1 • Recommended Operating Conditions Description Symbol Unit Input voltage Output current Operating ambient temperature –40...
LX7186A 1.4 MHz 1A Synchronous Buck Converter Evaluation Board PCB Layout of Evaluation Board The LX7186A evaluation board is four layers. The following illustrations depict each of the board's four layers. Figure 4 • LX7186A Top Silkscreen Figure 5 • LX7186A Top Layer...
LX7186A 1.4 MHz 1A Synchronous Buck Converter Evaluation Board Bill of Materials The following table lists the bill of materials for the LX7186A evaluation board. Table 2 • Bill of Materials Item Part Type Part Description Reference Miscellaneous Components Microsemi IC—LX7186A...
LX7186A 1.4 MHz 1A Synchronous Buck Converter Evaluation Board Efficiency Plot The following graph shows LX7186A efficiency at a voltage output of 2.5 V. Figure 10 • LX7186A Efficiency with 2.5 V VOUT Microsemi Proprietary and Confidential. User Guide Revision 1.0...
LX7186A 1.4 MHz 1A Synchronous Buck Converter Evaluation Board Soft Start The following graphs show the soft start for the LX7186A device. Figure 13 • Startup with No Load VIN= 5 V, VOUT= 3.3 V, no load. Figure 14 • Startup with No Load VIN= 5 V, VOUT= 3.3 V, no load.
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LX7186A 1.4 MHz 1A Synchronous Buck Converter Evaluation Board Figure 15 • Startup with 1 A Resistive Load VIN = 5 V, VOUT = 3.3 V, 1 A load. Figure 16 • Start up with 1 A Resistive Load VIN = 5 V, VOUT = 3.3 V, 1 A load .
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LX7186A 1.4 MHz 1A Synchronous Buck Converter Evaluation Board Figure 17 • Start up with Fast VIN Rise and 10 mA Resistive Load VIN = 5 V, VOUT = 3.3 V, 10 mA load. Figure 18 • Start up with Fast VIN Rise and 800 mA Resistive Load VIN = 5 V, VOUT = 3.3 V, 800 mA load.
LX7186A 1.4 MHz 1A Synchronous Buck Converter Evaluation Board Ordering Information The following table lists the ordering information for the LX7186A evaluation board. Table 3 • Ordering Information Part Order Number Description LX7186AISE SOT23-5L LX7186AILD UDFN 2x2 6L LX7186A EVALUATION BOARD...
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