Datasheet

Evaluates: MAX16936
MAX16936 Evaluation Kit
General Description
The MAX16936 evaluation kit (EV kit) demonstrates
the MAX16936 high-voltage, current-mode step-down
converter with low operating current. The EV kit operates
over a wide 3.5V to 36V input range and the output is set
for 5V at 2.5A.
The EV kit comes with the MAX16936RAUEA/V+ installed.
Features and Benets
● Wide 3.5V to 36V Input Supply Range
● Forced-PWM or Skip-Mode Operation
● Programmable Switching Frequency
● Power-Good Output
● Proven PCB Layout
● Fully Assembled and Tested
19-6771; Rev 0; 8/13
Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.
Quick Start
Required Equipment
● MAX16936EVkit
● 14V,1ADCpowersupply
● Electronicloadcapableof2.5A
● Digitalvoltmeter(DVM)
Procedure
The EV kit is fully assembled and tested. Follow the steps
below to verify board operation. Caution: Do not turn on
supplies until all connections are made.
1) Verify that jumpers JU1 and JU2 are in their default
positions, as shown in Tables 1 and 2.
2) Connect the power supply between the EXT_VBAT
andnearestPGNDtestpoints.
3) Connect the 2.5A electronic load between the OUT
andnearestPGNDtestpoints.
4) Connect the DVM between the OUT and nearest
PGNDtestpoints.
5) Turn on the power supply.
6) Enable the electronic load.
7) Verify that the voltage at the OUT test point is approxi-
mately 5V.
*Default position.
*Default position.
Table 1. EN Configuration (JU1)
Table 2. Mode of Operation (JU2)
SHUNT
POSITION
DESCRIPTION
1-2*
Connects the EN pin to the voltage at SUP
for normal operation.
2-3
Connects the EN pin to ground to enter
shutdown mode.
SHUNT
POSITION
MODE PIN MODE
1-2* Connected to BIAS
Forced-PWM mode
(device syncs to the
internal clock)
2-3
Connected to
AGND
Skip mode
Not installed
Connected to an
external clock
Forced-PWM mode
(device syncs to an
external clock)