Section 1 Overview Scope This document describes the AT73C239-EK1 dedicated to the AT73C239 product. This board is designed to allow an easy evaluation of the product using demonstration software. To increase its capabilities for demonstration, this standalone board has several serial interfaces (Parallel Port and Two-wire Interface).
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Overview ! Power supply select I2 button – Input power supply selection for LDO4 AT73C239-EK1 Evaluation Board User Guide 6235A–PMAAC–04-Apr-06...
Section 2 Setting Up the AT73C239-EK1 Board Electrostatic The AT73C239-EK1 evaluation board is shipped in protective anti-static packaging. The board must not be subjected to high electrostatic potentials. A grounding strap or similar Warning protective device should be worn when handling the board. Avoid touching the compo- nent pins or any other metallic element.
Setting Up the AT73C239-EK1 Board Layout Figure 2-1. AT73C239-EK1 Top View VIN Input Transformer VBAT Input LDO4 Input Voltage Parallel port 5.5V up to 9V Ground Voltage Voltage Selection AT73C239 Reset Input And Output Pins Output Voltage Measurement Ground for...
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Setting Up the AT73C239-EK1 Board Figure 2-2. AT73C239-EK1 Serigraphy - Top View AT73C239-EK1 Evaluation Board User Guide 6235A–PMAAC–04-Apr-06...
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Setting Up the AT73C239-EK1 Board Figure 2-3. PCB Layout - Top Layer AT73C239-EK1 Evaluation Board User Guide 6235A–PMAAC–04-Apr-06...
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Setting Up the AT73C239-EK1 Board Figure 2-4. PCB Layout - Bottom Layer AT73C239-EK1 Evaluation Board User Guide 6235A–PMAAC–04-Apr-06...
! Two-wire Interface (TWI) for independent activation and output voltage programming for each LDO ! Available in 3 x 3 x 0.9 mm 16-pin QFN package ! Applications: GPS Modules, WLAN Devices, Wireless Modules AT73C239-EK1 Evaluation Board User Guide 6235A–PMAAC–04-Apr-06...
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ILOAD 30 mA Fuse1 Fuse2 VZAP VMON POR1 POR1 VDD3 VBAT LDO4 LDO3 2.5V-3.6V 3.0V-3.6V VOUT VOUT 1.2V or 1.5V or 1.8V 1.23V or 1.5V or 1.8V ILOAD 2 mA ILOAD 60 mA LPBG AT73C239-EK1 Evaluation Board User Guide 6235A–PMAAC–04-Apr-06...
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AT73C239-EK1 Board Description 3.1.2 Board Position The AT73C239 is located in the center of the AT73C239-EK1. Figure 3-2 . AT73C239 Placement AT73C239 AT73C239-EK1 Evaluation Board User Guide 6235A–PMAAC–04-Apr-06...
If the user wants to program the AT73C239 directly with an extend host, J4 can be removed and the AT73C239 can be driven directly. Figure 3-6 . AT73C239 TWI Configuration TWI DATA CONNECTOR TWI CLOCK CONNECTOR PARALLEL PORT AT73C239-EK1 Evaluation Board User Guide 6235A–PMAAC–04-Apr-06...
Section 4 Using the AT73C239-EK1 Getting Started The AT73C239-EK1 can be used as a standalone board. For optimal use, the connec- tion between the demo board and the PC should be removed. Figure 4-1. AT73C239-EK1 Block Diagram VBAT 3V/3.6V 2.5V/3.6V...
Using the AT73C239-EK1 Electrical Parameter Measurement The AT73C239-EK1 is designed to allow easy measurement of electrical parameters on the board. Connectors are provided to perform voltage and current measurements. Measurements such as load regulation, line regulation, noise and PSRR can be performed on these pads.
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Figure 4-4 . Load Connection on Each Output LDO Application GROUND Connect To Application (For example: RTC Block) Connect To Application (For example: Micrcontroller Core) Connect To Application (For example: Flash Memory) Connect To Application (For example: Microcontroller Pads) AT73C239-EK1 Evaluation Board User Guide 6235A–PMAAC–04-Apr-06...
! To launch the AT73C239 software test interface, click on AT73C239_Rev1-3.exe in the folder CD-ROM:\SOFTWARE\ CD. ! If the PC has a good connection with the AT73C239-EK1, the message board indicates “TWI ready”. If the message box indicates “TWI error”, check that the setup has been done correctly.
– Physical Dimensions ..........L= 65 x W = 65 x H = 27 mm – Weight ......................50 g ! Operating Conditions – Voltage Supply ..................5.5V - 9V ! Connections – Parallel port Connector ..............SubD25 male AT73C239-EK1 Evaluation Board User Guide 6235A–PMAAC–04-Apr-06...
Section 7 Revision History Revision History Table 7-1. Change Document Comments Request Ref. 6235A First issue. AT73C239-EK1 Evaluation Board User Guide 6235A–PMAAC–04-Apr-06...
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