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AZ-Delivery XL4015 Instructions Manual

Step down buck converter module

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Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing our AZ-Delivery
Step
Down
Buck
Converter XL4015 Module. On the following pages, we will introduce
you to how to use and set-up this handy device.
Have fun!

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Summary of Contents for AZ-Delivery XL4015

  • Page 1 Welcome! Thank you for purchasing our AZ-Delivery Step Down Buck Converter XL4015 Module. On the following pages, we will introduce you to how to use and set-up this handy device. Have fun!
  • Page 2 Areas of application The power supply is intended for use in electronic circuits, laboratories, educational institutions and development environ- ments. It is used to safely provide direct current for a variety of low-voltage applications. Required knowledge and skills Using the power supply requires basic knowledge of electrical engineering. Users should be able to safely assemble and ope- rate electrical circuits and take the necessary safety precautions.
  • Page 3 Make sure the power supply is adequately ventilated during operation and monitor the temperature regularly. Caution: High temperatures can significantly shorten the lifespan of the power supply and connected devices. Note: Only operate the power supply within the recommended ambient temperatures (0°C to 40°C). Caution: Overheated components can cause fires. Note: Avoid use in direct sunlight or near heat sources.
  • Page 4 A buck converter or the step down converter is a DC to DC power converter which steps down voltage from its input to its output while stepping up the current. It is a type of switched-mode power supply typically containing at least two semiconductors (a diode and a transistor), and at least one energy storage element, a capacitor or a inductor, or the two in combination.
  • Page 5: Specifications

    » Internal Optimized Power MOSFET » Excellent line and load regulation The heart of this converter is the XL4015 integrated circuit, made by XLSEMI ("Shanghai Xinlong Semiconductor Technology Co.") The XL4015 integrated circuit is a 180kHz fixed frequency PWM* buck, or a step-down, DC to DC converter, capable of driving a 5A load with high efficiency, low ripple and excellent line and load regulation.
  • Page 6 Pinout of the converter There is one indicator LED onboard this converter that turns on when the converter is powered. As you can see on the images, there is a big coil onboard. Coils are big producers of the electromagnetic noise. Take this into consideration when you are designing the circuits that use radio signals, because this electromagnetic noise is a big source of reading errors.
  • Page 7 Connecting the converter with other devices To connect the buck converter with any other device, first you have to set-up the output voltage of the converter to fit the needs of the other device. If you do not do that, you could easily destroy a device that you are connecting the converter to.
  • Page 8 Converter pin > Mc pin OUT + > VIN Red wire OUT - > GND Black wire Converter pin > External power supply pin IN + > + Red wire IN - > - Black wire...
  • Page 9 You can see this difference in efficiencies on the image below: This image is from the datasheet of the XL4015 integrated circuit. You've done it! Now you can use your converter for various projects.
  • Page 10 If you are looking for the high quality microelectronics and accessories, AZ-Delivery Vertriebs GmbH is the right company to get them from. You will be provided with numerous application examples, full installation guides, eBooks, libraries and assistance from our technical experts.