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1.1 Introduction ..................... 8 1.2 MIC23356 Short Overview ................8 1.3 What is the MIC23356 Evaluation Board? ............. 9 1.4 Contents of the MIC23356 Evaluation Board Kit ..........9 Chapter 2. Installation and Operation 2.1 Introduction ....................10 2.2 Features ....................... 11 2.3 Getting Started .....................
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A.9 Board – Bottom Copper and Silk ..............32 A.10 Board – Bottom Silk ................... 32 Appendix B. Bill of Materials (BOM) Appendix C. MIC23356 Internal Registers C.1 Register MAP and I2C programmability ............35 Worldwide Sales and Service ..................40 ...
• Customer Support • Document Revision History DOCUMENT LAYOUT This document describes how to use the MIC23356 Evaluation Board as a development tool. The manual layout is as follows: • Chapter 1. “Product Overview” – Important information about the MIC23356.
Preface RECOMMENDED READING This user’s guide describes how to use the MIC23356 Evaluation Board. Another useful document is listed below. The following Microchip document is available and recommended as a supplemental reference resource: • MIC23356 Data Sheet - “3A, Step-Down Converter with HyperLight Load™...
When set in Shutdown mode (EN = GND), the current consumption of MIC23356 is reduced to 1.5 µA (typical). The MIC23356 is available in a thermally-efficient, 16-Lead 2.5 x 2.5 x 0.55 mm thin MLF package, with an operating junction temperature range from -40°C to +125°C.
Product Overview WHAT IS THE MIC23356 EVALUATION BOARD? The MIC23356 Evaluation Board is used to evaluate and demonstrate Microchip Technology’s MIC23356 product. This board demonstrates the MIC23356 in a buck converter application supplied from an external voltage source (2.4V-5.5V), with I programmed regulated output.
USER’S GUIDE Chapter 2. Installation and Operation INTRODUCTION The MIC23356 Evaluation Board has been developed to test the MIC23356 device’s capabilities, including loading up to 3A and controlling and monitoring through the USB interface (via I C Monitor GUI). Pin headers are also fitted for Bode Analysis and external I C communication.
The MIC23356 Evaluation Board is fully assembled and tested to evaluate and demonstrate the MIC23356 product. This board requires the use of external lab supplies and a PC. The MIC23356 is offered in four different product options, depend- ing on the default settings at power-up, prior to any I C write operation.
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The inductance associated with long wires on the board input may cause voltage spikes at load stepping or start-up into heavy load. If the spikes exceed the 5.5V maximum input voltage rating, the MIC23356 may fail. This can be prevented by populating a 470 F Electrolytic Capacitor on C8 µ...
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Installation and Operation 2.3.1.3 PERFORMANCE EVALUATION The Oscilloscope screen capture in Figure 2-3 displays the MIC23356 switching waveforms during normal operation, when supplied from 5V input at full load (3A). 5V/div 50 mV/div AC coupled 5V/div 5V/div FIGURE 2-3: Normal Operation at 0.6V Output, 3A Load.
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(i.e., across resistor R12). 2.3.1.5 C PULL-UP VOLTAGE SELECTION The MIC23356 Evaluation Board is equipped with a jumper for selecting the I C pull-up supply voltage. The J8 header can be used to select the I C pull-up voltage to either or V .
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First, the input and output capacitors should be placed as close to the MIC23356 as possible and on the same layer as the IC. This will ensure low ripple and lower switching noise. Then, vias must be used under the MIC23356, from its exposed pad to the GND plane, in order to improve heat dissipation.
• Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 or higher • Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.1.2 Required Hardware • MIC23356 Evaluation Board • USB-to-micro-USB Cable GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE INSTALLATION The following steps describe how to install the I C Monitor Graphical User Interface: ®...
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C Monitor Graphical User Interface Installation. 7. The installation path can be changed, although it is recommended to keep the default path. Click Next to continue. FIGURE 3-2: Selecting the Destination Folder. 2018 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002834A-page 17 Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com.
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8. In the Ready to Install the Program window, click the Install button and wait for the application to proceed with the installation. The progress can be observed in the “Status” bar. FIGURE 3-3: Installing the I C Monitor Graphical User Interface. 2018 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002834A-page 18 Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com.
To uninstall, go to Windows Start>Control Panel>Uninstall a program>I2CMonitor. The C Monitor GUI will automatically close once the uninstallation process is complete. FIGURE 3-5: Uninstalling the I C Monitor Graphical User Interface. 2018 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002834A-page 19 Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com.
Programmable Features MIC23356 Status Bar MIC23356 I Progress Bar Diagnostic Control by MCP2221 GP0 output FIGURE 4-1: C Monitor Graphical User Interface Main Window - MIC23356 View. 2018 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002834A-page 20 Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com.
Custom Board Menu. 4.2.4 C Monitor Status and Control Bar The “Status and Control” bar contains the items in Table 4-1. FIGURE 4-4: C Monitor Status and Control Bar. 2018 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002834A-page 21 Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com.
This button sets the number of available registers for read/write operations in the register area. Register area This section shows the current status of the registers address and their content. The specific registers for MIC23356 are described in Appendix C. “MIC23356 Internal Registers”. 2018 Microchip Technology Inc.
C “Programmable Features” area contains the items in Table 4-3. FIGURE 4-6: MIC23356 I C Programmable Features Area – Low Range. FIGURE 4-7: MIC23356 I C Programmable Features Area – High Range. 2018 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002834A-page 23 Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com.
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MCP2221 GP0. Enable Bit This check box sets the MIC23356 enable bit register. Check the box for regulator enabling, uncheck for disabling. This bit value is considered only if EN Pin/Bit Enable Control is checked.
Latched Off This box is checked if the regulator output is latched off, due to four consecutive hiccup events or thermal shutdown. OverTemp This box is checked if the MIC23356 enters Thermal Shutdown Shutdown (Typ. T = +165°C) Current Limit This box is checked if the high-side sensed current reaches the value set in the “Current Limit”...
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Description STATUS: Connected! This message is shown when the GUI connects to a device. STATUS: Disconnected! This message is shown when the GUI does not detect a connected device. 2018 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002834A-page 26 Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com.
MIC23356 EVALUATION BOARD USER’S GUIDE Appendix A. Schematic and Layouts INTRODUCTION This appendix contains the following schematic and layouts for the MIC23356 Evaluation Board: • Board – Schematic • Board – Top Silk • Board – Top Copper and Silk •...
MIC23356 EVALUATION BOARD USER’S GUIDE Appendix C. MIC23356 Internal Registers REGISTER MAP AND I C PROGRAMMABILITY Table C-1 The MIC23356 internal registers are summarized in TABLE C-1: MIC23356 REGISTER MAP Address Register Name 0x00 Control Register (CTRL1) TON<1:0> Reserved ILIM EN_DELAY<1:0>...
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LATCH_OFF: Overcurrent or Overtemperature Output Latch Off bit 0 = No Fault 1 = Fault bit 0 PG: Power Good bit 0 = Power Not Good 1 = Power Good 2018 Microchip Technology Inc. DS50002834A-page 39 Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com. Arrow.com.
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