EVAL-CN0314-EB1Z

EVAL-CN0314-EB1Z is an evaluation and demonstration board and Kit by Analog Devices, Inc., which uses ADP1850, a high efficiency, low noise, and low dropout linear regulator, to provide a flexible and programmable solution with faster system-level design for multiple on-card core voltages. The EVAL-CN0314-EB1Z utilizes a single 5 V output and supports up to 7 low-voltage outputs with power management.

The EVAL-CN0314-EB1Z evaluation and demonstration board and Kit provides engineers with the ability to evaluate and demonstrate the performance of the ADP1850 linear regulator applied to applications such as isolating high voltage systems, providing core voltage for IoT systems, and powering ASICs, FPGAs, and system-on-chip solutions. EVAL-CN0314-EB1Z is a great tool for engineers and students to evaluate ADP1850 linear regulator’s capabilities.

EVAL-CN0314-EB1Z application field includes high-power dissipation, power system optimization, multi-rail applications, and multi-regulated systems. The ADP1850 linear regulator used in EVAL-CN0314-EB1Z has an adjustable output voltage range from 0.8 V to 5.5 V and can switch up to 5.5 A from a single 5 V input. ADP1850 provides a fast process of system-level design with current sharing and paralleling support to optimize power dissipation in multi-rail application. With EVAL-CN0314-EB1Z, engineers can capable of demonstrating and evaluating different linear regulator configurations and multiple output SR (switching regulator) requirements.

The working principle of EVAL-CN0314-EB1Z is based on the ADP1850 linear regulator. ADP1850 features the current mode control, with adaptive on-time control, and provides an adjustable output voltage range from 0.8 V to 5.5 V. A Buck-Boost topology is used to maximize efficiency and deliver up to 5.5 A of current from a single 5 V input. This is achieved by using state-of-the-art power MOSFETs integrated JFETs with an on-chip Schottky diode. On-chip loop compensation and programmable features allow the engineer to optimize the behavior of the system and adapt the regulation loop to the conditions of the system and application requirements.

The EVAL-CN0314-EB1Z evaluation and demonstration board and kit is a highly versatile platform for power system evaluation and demonstration. This board and kit provides application level configuration options which can support various outputs with ease. It supports up to 7 low-voltage outputs and can be used to evaluate different linear regulator configurations and multiple output SR (switching regulator) requirements. Engineers and students alike can use the EVAL-CN0314-EB1Z to understand and evaluate the performance of the ADP1850 linear regulator and optimization features. This system provides designers with high efficiency, low noise, and low dropout features which could be implemented in multiple regulated systems and multiple rail applications.