Datasheet

MCP1640 SINGLE QUADRUPLE-A
BATTERY BOOST CONVERTER
REFERENCE DESIGN
 2010-2011 Microchip Technology Inc. DS51922B-page 3
Table of Contents
Preface ........................................................................................................................... 5
Introduction............................................................................................................ 5
Document Layout .................................................................................................. 5
Conventions Used in this Guide ............................................................................ 6
Recommended Reading........................................................................................ 7
The Microchip Web Site ........................................................................................ 7
Customer Support ................................................................................................. 7
Document Revision History ................................................................................... 7
Chapter 1. Product Overview
1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 9
1.2 MCP1640 Short Overview .............................................................................. 9
1.3 What Is the MCP1640 Single Quadruple-A Battery Boost Converter
Reference Design? ................................................................................. 10
1.4 MCP1640 Single Quadruple-A Battery Boost Converter Reference
Design Kit Contents ................................................................................ 10
Chapter 2. Installation and Operation
2.1 Introduction ................................................................................................... 11
2.2 Getting Started ............................................................................................. 13
Appendix A. Schematic and Layouts
A.1 Introduction .................................................................................................. 17
A.2 Board – Schematic ....................................................................................... 18
A.3 Board – Top Silk And Pads .......................................................................... 19
A.4 Board – Top Trace And Pads ...................................................................... 19
A.5 Board – Bottom Silk Layer ........................................................................... 19
A.6 Board – Bottom Trace, Pads And Silk ......................................................... 19
Appendix B. Bill of Materials
Appendix C. MCP1640 Single Quadruple-A Battery Boost Converter
Reference Design Firmware
C.1 Device Firmware .......................................................................................... 23
Worldwide Sales and Service .................................................................................... 27