MAX17502FTEVKIT#

The MAX17502FTEVKIT is a power supply evaluation board used for DC/DC and AC/DC (Off-Line) SMPS applications. It is designed to evaluate the features of the MAX17502 integrated power supply controller and its related components in a variety of synchronous power conversion applications. This evaluation board assembles the switching elements and appropriate compensation network components needed for a DC/DC supply such as a buck converter or a boost converter, as well as for an AC/DC supply such as an isolated full bridge or flyback supply. The control loops on the board can be optimized for increased efficiency and improved keeping up with the load changes.

The MAX17502FTEVKIT evaluation board operates as a voltage regulator circuit with a high level of efficiency and low noise levels. It is a highly integrated circuit that combines both high-side and low-side MOSFET drivers with internal linear regulators. It eliminates the need for a separate external power switch that is often required in power supply designs. The MAX17502FTEVKIT board provides complete protection against inrush current, over-current, short-circuit protection, under-voltage protection, and power-on reset.

The MAX17502FTEVKIT application is based on the MAX17502 synchronous buck/boost switching controller operating in an open loop buck/boost mode. The buck/boost mode allows the device to adjust circuit operating parameters, such as voltage and current, to match the output power requirements of the circuit being powered. The system provides maximum efficiency and dynamic operation while maintaining precise regulation. The board includes peaks and valleys of current over a wide load range and maintains a steady output voltage regardless of load line conditions.

At the heart of the MAX17502FTEVKIT is the MAX17502 integrated power supply controller. The controller includes all of the switching and monitoring circuitry and functions necessary to implement a synchronous buck/boost power supply. The controller features two external high-side and low-side drivers that can drive the power MOSFETs. The controller also includes an internal voltage reference that can be used to regulate the output voltage. The MAX17502 controller supports a wide input range (9V to 18V) and a wide adjustable output range (1.2V to 5.5V). The MAX17502 also has advanced protection features to protect against overcurrent, short-circuit, overload, and over temperature conditions.

The MAX17502FTEVKIT evaluation board also contains an LCD panel that provides a convenient display of system status and performance parameters. The LCD panel includes readouts for input and output voltages, output current, and peak inductor current. The LCD panel also displays warnings and faults when any of the protection thresholds are exceeded. The LCD panel also provides system control and programming functions.

The MAX17502FTEVKIT evaluation board is a convenient and economical way to evaluate the performance of the MAX17502 synchronous buck/boost integration power supply controller. The board is designed to facilitate easy design and evaluation of switching power supply designs incorporating the MAX17502, and can be used for both switching power supply designs as well as laboratory testing of the MAX17502. The board operates from a wide input voltage range (9V to 18V) and can outputs up to 1A, making it suitable for a variety of applications.

In summary, the MAX17502FTEVKIT evaluation board is an ideal tool for evaluating the performance of the MAX17502 integrated switching power supply controllers in DC/DC and AC/DC (Off-Line) SMPS applications. The board is designed to make power supply design and evaluation using the MAX17502 controller easy, and the included LCD display enables convenient system performance monitoring and display. The MAX17502FTEVKIT evaluation board is an economical, convenient, and reliable solution for evaluating power supply designs incorporating the MAX17502 integrated power supply controller.