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EK49 Evaluation Kit APPLICABLE PARTS (SOLD SEPARATELY) • MP165 INTRODUCTION This easy to use kit provides a platform with good circuit board layout and grounding to evaluate the MP165 Power Amplifier. The evaluation board provides options to install a load capacitor and series resistor to evaluate the MP165 performance with a printhead.
EK49 BEFORE YOU GET STARTED • All Apex Microtechnology amplifiers should be handled using proper ESD precautions. • Always use the heatsink included in this kit. • Always use adequate power supply bypassing. • Do not change the connections while the circuit is powered.
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EK49 Figure 3: Evaluation Kit Assembly (Top View) 1. 23 x MS11 Cage Jacks 2. 2 x #4 Screw, Pan Head Figure 4: Evaluation Kit Assembly (Bottom View) 1. 4 x #8, 0.375" Screw 2. 4 x Spacer Grommets 3. 4 x #8 , 0.98" Screw 4.
Begin the test with minimum values of input and supply voltages. Figure 5 and 6 show the input, output and over current flag waveforms when a MP165 is evaluated using the EK49 evaluation kit. The yellow waveform (channel 1) represents an input signal of 4V and the cyan waveform (channel 2) represents an output signal of 100V .
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EK49 Figure 5: Normal Operation Figure 6: Current Limit Operation EK49U Rev A...
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EK49 NEED TECHNICAL HELP? CONTACT APEX SUPPORT! For all Apex Microtechnology product questions and inquiries, call toll free 800-546-2739 in North America. For inquiries via email, please contact apex.support@apexanalog.com. International customers can also request support by contacting their local Apex Microtechnology Sales Representative. To find the one nearest to you, go to www.apexanalog.com...