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MPM3695-25 Evaluation Kit (EVKT-MPM3695-25-A)

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  • Page 1 User Guide MPM3695-25 Evaluation Kit (EVKT-MPM3695-25-A)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.4 Device Programming Instructions ....................9 3.5 Troubleshooting Tips ........................11 Section 4. Ordering Information ......................13 MPM3695-25 Evaluation Kit User Guide rev 1.1 MonolithicPower.com 8/30/2018 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited. © 2018 MPS. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 3: Overview

    The MPM3695-25 is a 4mm tall, scalable, and fully integrated power module with a PMBus interface. The MPM3695-25 offers a complete power solution that achieves up to 25A of output peak current with excellent load and line regulation over a wide input voltage range. MPS’s proprietary, multi-phase constant-on-time (MCOT) control provides ultra-fast transient response and simple loop compensation.
  • Page 4: Features And Benefits

    USER GUIDE – MPM3695-25 EVALUATION KIT (EVKT-MPM3695-25) Features and Benefits The MPM3695 is highly customizable. Users can program the power module via the MPS PMBus and multi-time programming (MTP) memory. ⚠ Values written to the registers via PMBus will NOT be retained once the module is powered-sown unless they are written into the MTP memory ⚠...
  • Page 5: Section 1. Hardware Specifications

    The EVKT-USBI2C-02 is the PMBus and I2C communication interface device, which connects the EVB and the PC, and its supporting accessories. Together with MPS Virtual Bench Pro GUI tool, it provides a quick and easy way to evaluate the performance of MPS digital products. For more details, refer to the EVKT-USBI2C-02 datasheet.
  • Page 6: Section 2. Software Requirements

    Section 2. Software Requirements 2.1 Software Installation The MPS Virtual Bench Pro GUI tool provide an easy way to access the registers, program the MTP memory, and monitor the key parameters of MPS power modules. Follow the instructions below to install the software.
  • Page 7: Section 3. Evaluation Kit Test Set-Up

    1. Open Virtual Bench Pro. The software will scan the connected power modules.  If the GUI detects the power module, an address will appear below the "MPM3695-25" on the left panel. Additionally, the indicator to the left of “MPM3695-25” will turn green (see Figure 6).
  • Page 8 3. Change the register value as desired. A valid input must be entered. Otherwise, an alert will appear, and the entered value will not be accepted. (see Figure 8). MPM3695-25 Evaluation Kit User Guide rev 1.1 MonolithicPower.com 8/30/2018 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited. © 2018 MPS. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 9 Please note that the values written to the registers will NOT be saved once the EVB is powered down unless they are written into the MTP memory (refer to Section 3.4). MPM3695-25 Evaluation Kit User Guide rev 1.1 MonolithicPower.com 8/30/2018 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited. © 2018 MPS. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 10: Device Programming Instructions

    “OK.” Your configurations will be saved in a text file (see Figure 11). MPM3695-25 Evaluation Kit User Guide rev 1.1 MonolithicPower.com 8/30/2018 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited. © 2018 MPS. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 11 USER GUIDE – MPM3695-25 EVALUATION KIT (EVKT-MPM3695-25) Figure 11: Select the Directory for Configuration File MPM3695-25 Evaluation Kit User Guide rev 1.1 MonolithicPower.com 8/30/2018 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited. © 2018 MPS. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting Tips

    USER GUIDE – MPM3695-25 EVALUATION KIT (EVKT-MPM3695-25) 3.5 Troubleshooting Tips Note: USBI2C-02 and USBI2C-01 drivers are not compatible. USBI2C-02 uses USBXpress and USBI2C-01 uses Cyusb3. USBI2C-02 is the recommended device for MPS PMBus and I2C. EVKT-USBI2C-01 In case that the USBI2C-01 driver is not properly installed, manual installation is required.
  • Page 13 The MPM3695-25 features many protection features. If any of the protection functions are triggered, the power module may latch off. The indicator on the right panel indicates the specific fault. A red indicator signifies that a fault has been triggered. Please refer to the MPM3695-25 datasheet for details of any specific fault.
  • Page 14: Section 4. Ordering Information

    USB thumb drive that stores the GUI installation file and supplemental Tdrive-MPM3695-25-A documents Order directly from MonolithicPower.com or our distributors. MPM3695-25 Evaluation Kit User Guide rev 1.1 MonolithicPower.com 8/30/2018 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited. © 2018 MPS. All Rights Reserved.

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