Quick Start Procedure - Linear Technology DC2522A Manual

DEMO MANUAL DC2522A

Quick start proceDure

DC2522A is easy to set up to evaluate the performance of
the LT8609S. Refer to Figure 4 for proper measurement
equipment setup and follow the procedure below:
NOTE: When measuring the input or output voltage ripple,
care must be taken to avoid a long ground lead on the
oscilloscope probe. See Figure 5 for the proper scope
technique.
1. Set an input power supply that is capable of 42V/2A.
Then turn off the supply.
2. With power off, connect the supply to the input termi-
nals V and GND.
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3. Turn on the power at the input.
NOTE: Make sure that the input voltage never exceeds
42V.
4. Check for the proper output voltage of 5V. Turn off the
power at the input.
5. Once the proper output voltage is established, connect
a variable load capable of sinking 2A at 5V to the output
terminals V
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Figure 1. Efficiency vs Load Current at 2MHz Switching Frequency
a. If efficiency measurements are desired, an ammeter
can be put in series with the output load in order to
measure the DC2522A's output current.
b. A voltmeter can be placed across the output ter-
minals in order to get an accurate output voltage
measurement.
6. Turn on the power at the input.
NOTE: If there is no output, temporarily disconnect the
load to make sure that the load is not set too high.
7. Once the proper output voltage is established again,
adjust the load and/or input within the operating range
and observe the output voltage regulation, ripple volt-
age, efficiency and other desired parameters.
8. An external clock can be added to the SYNC termi-
nal when SYNC function is used (JP1 on the SYNC
position). Please ensure that the chosen RT sets the
LT8609S switching frequency to equal or below the
lowest SYNC frequency. See the data sheet section,
Synchronization.
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24V INPUT
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