DCPA10515DEVM-868 Datasheet/PDFThe DCPA10515DEVM-868 evaluation board is an off-line SMPS solution based on NXP’s DC-DC ceramic capacitor and wide range input voltage power line filter solutions. Its main application field is to provide power supply for various embedded systems, often with requirements for low cost, wide range input voltage, and low component complexity.
The DCPA10515DEVM-868 consists of main components such as NCP53030A wide range input voltage integrated buck controller, NCP45160A fully integrated synchronous buck controller offering low cost transient response and NCP3020A wide range input voltage controller with integrated MOSFETs. The wide range input voltage capability is made possible by using both single and dual sided ceramic capacitor solutions, which are reliable, durable, and economical. Together, all these components make a complete set of implementation boards, supporting various design objectives.
In terms of working principle, the integrated buck controllers utilize synchronous rectification technology for high efficiency and low power consumption. During the AC/DC conversion, the wide range input voltage is first switched to DC, which then passes through the boost and buck stages to eventually provide regulated DC power. The chip’s integrated circuits are designed with high speed response and efficient control logic to precisely regulate the output voltage as determined by the design requirements. This ensures the reliability and long term stability of the device. Furthermore, the integrated circuit features adaptive dead time control, enabling the optimization of each integrated mode, further increasing the performance of the device.
The DCPA10515DEVM-868 is an excellent solution for various applications requiring a wide range input voltage without the need of an additional device. It is most applicable to applications such as automotive, consumer electronics, communications, telecommunications, industrial, and medical. Besides easy hand soldering, the device also has additional capability for cutting cost by using an extrusion molding process as an alternative board surface mounting method.
In summary, the DCPA10515DEVM-868 is a complete DC/DC buck, AC/DC converter, and wide range input voltage power line filter solution. It offers wide range input voltage capability, low component complexity, high efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, for application areas such as automotive, consumer electronics, communication, industrial, and medical.