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MCP1631HV DIGITALLY CONTROLLED
PROGRAMMABLE CURRENT SOURCE
REFERENCE DESIGN
© 2009 Microchip Technology Inc. DS51798A-page iii
Table of Contents
Preface ........................................................................................................................... 1
Introduction............................................................................................................ 1
Document Layout .................................................................................................. 1
Conventions Used in this Guide............................................................................ 2
Recommended Reading........................................................................................ 3
The Microchip Web Site ........................................................................................ 3
Customer Support ................................................................................................. 3
Document Revision History................................................................................... 4
Chapter 1. Product Overview
1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 5
1.2 What is the MCP1631HV Digitally Controlled Programmable Current
Source Reference Design? ...................................................................... 6
1.3 What the MCP1631HV Digitally Controlled Programmable Current
Source Kit Includes ................................................................................... 6
Chapter 2. Installation and Operation
2.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Features ......................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Getting Started ............................................................................................... 8
Appendix A. Schematic and Layouts
A.1 Introduction .................................................................................................. 17
A.2 Board – Schematic ....................................................................................... 18
A.3 Board – Top Solder Pads and Silk-Screen Layers ...................................... 19
A.4 Board – Top Copper Layer .......................................................................... 20
A.5 Board – Bottom Copper Layer ..................................................................... 21
Appendix B. Bill Of Materials (BOM)
Appendix C. Demo Board Firmware
C.1 Summary Device Firmware Flowchart - LED Driver .................................... 25
C.2 Summary Device Firmware Flowchart - Li-Ion Charger ............................... 26
C.3 Summary Device Firmware Flowchart - NiMH/NiCd Charger ...................... 27
Worldwide Sales and Service .................................................................................... 28