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MPS EVKT-MP8860 User Manual

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MP8860 Evaluation Kit (EVKT-MP8860)

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  • Page 1 User Guide MP8860 Evaluation Kit (EVKT-MP8860)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3.3 Software Set-Up ..........................6 3.4 Troubleshooting Tips ........................9 Section 4. Ordering Information ......................11 MP8860 Evaluation Kit User Guide rev 1.0 MonolithicPower.com 4/4/2019 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited. © 2019 MPS. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 3: Overview

    Overview Introduction The EVKT-MP8860 is an evaluation kit for the MP8860, a synchronous, 4-switch, integrated, buck- boost converter capable of regulating the output voltage from a wide 2.8V to 22V input voltage range with high efficiency. The MP8860 provides flexible system configurations via the I C.

  • Page 4: Features And Benefits

    USER GUIDE – MP8860 EVALUATION KIT (EVKT-MP8860) Features and Benefits The MP8860 is highly customizable. Users can configure the MP8860 via the MPS I2C GUI. ⚠️ All changes made in I2C mode will NOT be retained once the EVB is powered down.

  • Page 5: Section 1. Hardware Specifications

    EVB, the PC, and its supporting accessories. It provides I2C and PMBus capabilities. Together with MPS Virtual Bench Pro and GUI tools, it provides a quick and easy way to evaluate the performance of MPS digital products. For more details, refer to the EVKT-USBI2C-02 datasheet.

  • Page 6: Section 2. Software Requirements

    Section 2. Software Requirements 2.1 Software Installation Procedure Programming occurs through the MPS I2C GUI. Follow the instructions below to install the software. 1. Double click the .exe file to open the set-up guide (see Figure 4). 2. Follow the prompts in the set-up guide.

  • Page 7: Section 3. Evaluation Kit Test Set-Up

    If the connection is successful, the address will be listed in the “Slave Address” (see Figure 7). MP8860 Evaluation Kit User Guide rev 1.0 MonolithicPower.com 4/4/2019 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited. © 2019 MPS. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 8 No Slave Found. Please check the connection! Figure 8: Warning Indicates Unsuccessful Connection – Evaluation Board Not Connected MP8860 Evaluation Kit User Guide rev 1.0 MonolithicPower.com 4/4/2019 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited. © 2019 MPS. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 9 The I2C register values will be read automatically and displayed on the right (see Figure 10). Figure 10: Values from I2C Shown in Table MP8860 Evaluation Kit User Guide rev 1.0 MonolithicPower.com 4/4/2019 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited. © 2019 MPS. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 10: Troubleshooting Tips

     EVKT-USBI2C-02 Driver Problem Note: USBI2C-02 and USBI2C-01 drivers are not compatible. USBI2C-02 uses USBXpress and USBI2C uses Cyusb3. USBI2C-02 is the recommended device for the MPS PMBus and I2C. EVKT-USBI2C-01 In case that the USBI2C-01 driver is not properly installed, manual installation is required.
  • Page 11 MP8860 stops switching until the IC restarts (V , EN, or EN bit toggle). For MP8860GQ-0000, the default mode is hiccup mode. MP8860 Evaluation Kit User Guide rev 1.0 MonolithicPower.com 4/4/2019 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited. © 2019 MPS. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 12: Section 4. Ordering Information

    A to B cable, one 3-in ribbon cable Order directly from MonolithicPower.com or our distributors. MP8860 Evaluation Kit User Guide rev 1.0 MonolithicPower.com 4/4/2019 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited. © 2019 MPS. All Rights Reserved.

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