DESCRIPTION
The DC2691A programming board contains the cir-
cuitry needed to program and verify the EEPROM of the
LTC
2972. It is shipped with a clamshell style program-
®
ming socket installed. The LTpowerPlay
corresponds to the factory default configuration can be
found in the GUI.
To properly program and verify the contents of the
EEPROM, download and install the LTpowerPlay software
(GUI).
http://www.linear.com/ltpowerplay/
You also need a Linear Technology DC1613 USB to I
SMBus/PMBus Controller.
Demo System Required Hardware
Windows PC
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2
USB-to-I
C/SMBus/PMBus Controller (DC1613)
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DC2691A
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Demo System Required Software
LTpowerPlay
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Programming Board for 2-Channel PMBus
*.proj file that
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Figure 1. LTC2972 Programming Setup Using DC2691A
DEMO MANUAL DC2691A
Power System Manager
Power System Manager Features
Sequence, Trim, Margin, Supervise Power Supplies
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Manage Faults, Monitor Telemetry, Create Fault Logs
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PMBus Compliant Command Set
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Supported by LTpowerPlay GUI
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Margin or Trim Supplies to ±0.25% Accuracy
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Monitor Input Current (±1%) and Accumulate Energy
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Fast OV/UV Supervisors per Channel
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Supports Multi-Channel Fault Management
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Automatic Fault Logging to Internal EEPROM
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Operates Autonomously without Additional Software
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2
C/
OV/UV V
and One V
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OUT
Monitor V
, V
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IN
Time-Based Output Sequencer
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2
I
C/SMBus Serial Interface
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Can Be Powered from 3.3V, or 4.5V to 15V
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Connect Directly to Regulator IMON Pins
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Available in a 44-Pin 6mm × 7mm QFN Package
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Design files for this circuit board are available at
http://www.linear.com/demo/DC2691A
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology, the Linear logo and LTpowerPlay are registered
trademarks of Analog Devices, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
LTC2972
Supervisor
IN
, I
, I
and Temperature
OUT
IN
OUT
dc2691af
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