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ISL55180 EVM Getting Started
Rev A04: 11/28/2012
ISL55180 EVM Getting Started
Rev A04: 11/28/2012
This document contains information on a product under development. The parametric
information contains target parameters that are subject to change.
Copyright Elevate Semiconductor Corporation 2012
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- Page 1 Rev A04: 11/28/2012 ISL55180 EVM Getting Started Rev A04: 11/28/2012 This document contains information on a product under development. The parametric information contains target parameters that are subject to change. Copyright Elevate Semiconductor Corporation 2012 Page 1 of 20...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Channel#0 and Channel#1 Ganging (Merging) Configuration ............12 Motherboard Jumper and SMA Definition ..................... 13 ISL55180 Loadboard Jumper Definitions ....................14 ISL55180 EVM Menu and Dialog Boxes ....................15 ISL55180 EVM Loadboard Detailed Description ....................18 ISL55180 EVM Loadboard Controller ....................19 Document Revision History .......................... - Page 3 Figure 2: Expected Current Readings ......................8 Figure 3: ISL55180 EVM FV/MI Simplified Block Diagram ................ 11 Figure 4: ISL55180 EVM Ganging Configuration Simplified Block Diagram ..........12 Figure 5: Device Config Menu Options ...................... 15 Figure 6: ISL55180 Configuration Dialog Box .................... 16 Figure 7: ISL55180 DC Levels Dialog Box ....................
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Page 4: Introduction
1.1 Unpacking - ISL55180 EVM Contents Please check the contents of the ISL55180 EVM shipping carton to make sure you have received all of the items listed in Table 1. The system is already configured for the best setup, except for connections to the power supply, PC controller, and test equipment. -
Page 5: Recommended Test And Measurement Setup
If using a sub-set of channels then a smaller (i.e. 1 Amp) supply could be adequate. The program does not have the ability to measure the VCCO and VEE currents 1.2.2 PC Controller To use the ISL55180 EVM User Interface Program (UIP), a PC with the following configuration is required: ... -
Page 6: Software Installation
Note: ParPort2k is a copyright of Zeecube Software. 1.3.3 Reboot Machine After the ISL55180 EVM and Parallel Port software is installed, it may be required to re-boot the machine. 1.3.4 Launching the Elevate Semiconductor Program The user can launch the Elevate Semiconductor GUI from the Desktop , Start->Programs folder, or EVM GUI sub-directory. -
Page 7: Getting Started
Rev A04: 11/28/2012 Getting Started The ISL55180 EVM is shipped in a pre-configured state that allows a customer to evaluate the DPS Force Voltage/Measure Current (FV/MI), Ganging and other features. Note: Any external equipment providing digital signals into the ISL55180 device should only be enabled after the ISL55180 EVM is enabled. -
Page 8: Figure 2: Expected Current Readings
The Reset System will put the EVM and ISL55180 device into the default state. The Reset System should be issued whenever the power supply is powered OFF then ON. The Reset System is automatically performed when the program is initially launched. Copyright Elevate Semiconductor Corporation 2012 Page 8 of 20... -
Page 9: Switching Regulator Supply Option
This option uses the ISL8540 Switching regulator to power the VCCO supply on the ISL55180 1. Disable external power supply 2. Connect the power supplies cables (not provided) from the power supply to the Elevate Semiconductor EVM Motherboard and ISL55180 loadboard; refer to Figure 3. -
Page 10: Default Configuration Setup Options
The software defaults the CPU-Sel-FB = 2 (SENSE) and Con-FS# = 1 (closed) to ensure the loop is closed. After connecting any external equipment to the FORCE/SENSE SMAs (or TEST_NODE), the user can then set Con-FS#=0 (open) to provide remote Kelvin sensing. Copyright Elevate Semiconductor Corporation 2012 Page 10 of 20... -
Page 11: Fv/Mi Configuration
If using an external source measurement unit (SMU), the SMU should be configured in the opposite mode as ISL55180. ISL55180 FV/MI FI/MV FI/MV FV/MI Figure 3: ISL55180 EVM FV/MI Simplified Block Diagram Motherboard +20V (BN1) Europa Power -15V (BN2) Power... -
Page 12: Channel#0 And Channel#1 Ganging (Merging) Configuration
TEST_NODE which provides the remote Kelvin Sense return path. The MI_MONITOR is configured to output the Channel#0 MI-S. The MONITOR is configured to output the Channel#1 MI-S. Channels 2-7 are configured in FV/MI mode. Figure 4: ISL55180 EVM Ganging Configuration Simplified Block Diagram Motherboard +20V (BN1) Europa... -
Page 13: Motherboard Jumper And Sma Definition
ISL55180 EVM Getting Started Rev A04: 11/28/2012 2.4 Motherboard Jumper and SMA Definition Table 4 lists the Motherboard Jumper/SMA definitions for the ISL55180 EVM. Table 4: Motherboard SMA and Jumper Definitions (ISL55180 Input Signals) Jumper Usage Configuration TC30 PLL_CK (Fsync) Short Pin 1 &... -
Page 14: Isl55180 Loadboard Jumper Definitions
Connect VFORCE Installed VCCO Select Pin 1 & 2. Select BN1 VEE Select Pin 1 & 2. Select BN2 Switcher A Bypass Installed (switcher bypassed) Switcher B Bypass Installed (switcher bypassed) Copyright Elevate Semiconductor Corporation 2012 Page 14 of 20... -
Page 15: Isl55180 Evm Menu And Dialog Boxes
2.6 ISL55180 EVM Menu and Dialog Boxes Figure 5 illustrates the ISL55180 EVM menu options that provide access to the ISL55180 dialog boxes. For each ISL55180 register, there is a control field allowing the customer to have full control over the ISL55180 device. -
Page 16: Figure 6: Isl55180 Configuration Dialog Box
ISL55180 EVM Getting Started Rev A04: 11/28/2012 Figure 6: ISL55180 Configuration Dialog Box Figure 7: ISL55180 DC Levels Dialog Box Copyright Elevate Semiconductor Corporation 2012 Page 16 of 20... -
Page 17: Figure 8: Isl55180 Dac Configuration Dialog Box
ISL55180 EVM Getting Started Rev A04: 11/28/2012 Figure 8: ISL55180 DAC Configuration Dialog Box Figure 9: ISL55180 Central Register Dialog Box Copyright Elevate Semiconductor Corporation 2012 Page 17 of 20... -
Page 18: Isl55180 Evm Loadboard Detailed Description
Rev A04: 11/28/2012 ISL55180 EVM Loadboard Detailed Description Figure 10 illustrates the ISL55180 EVM EVM loadboard. Almost all of the circuitry is used to test, validate and demonstrate in the bench. Besides decoupling caps, the only external components required are the 10K resistor connected to REXT and the CAP_A, CAP_B, & CAP_VDD compensation caps. -
Page 19: Isl55180 Evm Loadboard Controller
Rev A04: 11/28/2012 3.1 ISL55180 EVM Loadboard Controller Figure 11 illustrates the ISL55180 EVM controller section. The ISL55180 EVM loadboard contains nine 8-bit latches (registers), a 16K EEPROM, and a Digitally Controlled Potentiometer (DCP). The Cbit1 to CBit7 are also used to control various relays, the C-Bit# are open-drain outputs used to control relays. -
Page 20: Document Revision History
Document Revision History Revision Date Description 6/18/12 Updated several figures. 2/27/12 Updated document. 1/27/10 Add loadboard changes and switcher section 9/24/09 Initial Draft. ISL55180 R1 and Europa/Switcher Rev A support Copyright Elevate Semiconductor Corporation 2012 Page 20 of 20...
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