AVCLVCDIRCNTRL-EVM

Evaluation and Demonstration Boards and Kits are generally used to provide basic support and operation for development, evaluation and handson learning of products or services. One particular example is the AVCLVCDIRCNTRL-EVM, a low-cost, low-power Evaluation Module (EVM). This EVM module provides a complete hardware platform to evaluate the features and capabilities of Analog Devices’ AVC/LVC family of automotive switches.

At the heart of the AVCLVCDIRCNTRL-EVM is a pair of programmable AVC/LVC analog switch controllers. These controllers are used to control the directionality of grounded load paths in an automotive power switch. This can be done in a variety of ways, including manual mode, semi- or fully-automated continuous switching, and partial or full-immobilization. Each switch controller offers programmable logic, which allows custom control of the switching direction and directionality.

The AVCLVCDIRCNTRL-EVM features a set of drivers and transducers, including a 12V DC/DC converter, two additional point-of-load (POL) power regulators, and several smart device transducers. The AVCLVCDIRCNTRL-EVM also offers embedded diagnostic systems for testing, evaluating, and troubleshooting the functionality of the high-voltage switching system. The EVM includes a rich set of example applications, including embedded diagnostic check code – making it easy to evaluate and demonstrate the capabilities of the AVC/LVC family of switches, as well as for design and development of custom automotive switching systems.

The AVCLVCDIRCNTRL-EVM also provides integrated motion control functionality, allowing for precise control of the individual switch direction and directionality, as well as for remote operation via a serial port. This capability is perfect for use in applications that require the switching of intricate automotive networks. The EVM also features several power management features that enable efficient operation of the EVM and the connected load. These features include power management, over-current protection, steady-state and start-up output current, electronic-over-current protection (EOCP) and serial configuration via an I2C, SMBus or USB port.

The AVCLVCDIRCNTRL-EVM is an ideal evaluation platform for anyone looking to evaluate, design and develop custom automotive switching systems. The EVM features multiple application examples, an embedded multi-channel diagnostic system, a full suite of power management components, and ready-to-use drivers, transducers and motion control. This makes it possible for developers to easily design, develop and evaluate custom switching systems quickly and with confidence.