General Description
The MAX16820 evaluation kit (EV kit) demonstrates a
step-down, constant-current, hysteretic controlled
switching regulator for driving high-brightness LEDs
(HB LEDs) using the MAX16820 controller IC. This EV
kit is configured to supply an average output LED cur-
rent of 1A, and operates from a 5V to 28V supply.
The EV kit eases evaluation of the MAX16820 dedicat-
ed pulse-width-modulation (PWM) dimming control and
undervoltage lockout (UVLO) features.
The MAX16820 EV kit comes with the MAX16820
installed. The MAX16820 EV kit can also be used to
evaluate the MAX16819. Contact the factory for free
samples of the pin-compatible MAX16819 to evaluate
this part.
Features
oOperates from a 5V to 28V, 1.5A Supply
oConstant LED Current Control
o1A Average LED Current
oPWM Dimming Control Up to 20kHz
oFully Assembled and Tested
Evaluates: MAX16819/MAX16820
MAX16820 Evaluation Kit
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19-0769; Rev 0; 3/07
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Ordering Information
+
Denotes a lead-free and RoHS-compliant EV kit.
*
This limited temperature range applies to the EV kit PCB only.
The MAX16820 IC temperature range is -40°C to +125°C.
**
EP = Exposed paddle.
PART TEMP RANGE IC PACKAGE
MAX16820EVKIT+ 0°C to +70°C* 6 TDFN-EP**
DESIGNATION QTY DESCRIPTION
C1 0 Not installed, capacitor (2220)
C2 1
1µF ±10%, 50V X7R ceramic
capacitor (1210)
Murata GRM32RR71H105K or
TDK C3225X7R1H105K
C3 0 Not installed, capacitor (1206)
C4 1
1µF ±10%, 16V X7R ceramic
capacitor (0603)
Murata GRM188R71C105K or
TDK C1608X7R1C105K
D1 1 30V , 1A S chottky d i od e ( S OD - 123)
Fairchild Semiconductor FBR130
JU1 1 2-pin header
L1 1
56µH, 940mA inductor (7.3mm x
8.1mm)
Sumida CR75NP-560KC
Component List
DESIGNATION QTY DESCRIPTION
N1 1
30V, 2.7A n-channel MOSFET
(SOT23)
Fairchild Semiconductor
FDN359BN
R1 1
0.2Ω ±1%, 0.5W sense resistor
(1206)
IRC LRC-LR1206LF-01-R200-F
R2 1 100kΩ ±5% resistor (0603)
U1 1 MAX16820ATT+ (6-pin TDFN-EP,
3mm x 3mm x 0.8mm)
— 1 Shunt (JU1)
— 1 PCB: MAX16820 Evaluation Kit+
Evaluates: MAX16819/MAX16820
MAX16820 Evaluation Kit
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Quick Start
Recommended Equipment
• 24V, 1.5A DC power supply
• Voltmeter
• LED load rated for at least 1A and a total LED for-
ward voltage drop VFLED ≤20V
Procedure
The MAX16820 EV kit is fully assembled and tested.
Follow the steps below to verify board operation.
Caution: Do not turn on the power supply until all
connections are completed.
1) Verify that a shunt is installed on JU1 (MAX16820
disabled).
2) Set the DC power-supply output to 24V.
3) Disable the power-supply output.
4) Connect the power-supply ground to the GND pad
on the EV kit.
5) Connect the power-supply output to the VIN pad on
the EV kit.
6) Connect the LED load’s anode to the LED+ output
pad and the cathode to the LED- output pad.
7) Enable the power supply.
8) Remove the shunt on JU1 (MAX16820 enabled).
9) Measure the voltage across the LED+ and LED-
pads and verify that the voltmeter reads approxi-
mately VFLED.
Detailed Description
The MAX16820 EV kit features the MAX16820 controller
and demonstrates a step-down, constant-current, hys-
teretic controlled regulator for driving HB LEDs. The
MAX16820 EV kit output is current-controlled by moni-
toring the voltage across external high-side sense
resistor R1 in series with the LED output. In hysteretic
mode, the MAX16820 EV kit is configured to output an
LED current of 1A ±6% (ILED). The MAX16820 VIN ris-
ing and falling UVLO threshold points are 5V (max) and
4.5V (min), respectively. The EV kit can operate from a
5V to 28V supply capable of 1.5A.
Typically, capacitor C1 is not required if the power sup-
ply is relatively close to the EV kit. If long wires are used
to connect the power supply to the EV kit, install up to
10µF of bulk capacitance at the surface-mount 2220
pads provided for C1.
Jumper Selection
Enable
EV kit jumper JU1 enables the MAX16820. See Table 1
for JU1 configuration.
Table 1. MAX16820 Enable (Jumper JU1)
Component Suppliers
SUPPLIER PHONE WEBSITE
Fairchild Semiconductor 888-522-5372 www.fairchildsemi.com
IRC 361-992-7900 www.irctt.com
Murata Mfg. Co., Ltd. 770-436-1300 www.murata.com
Sumida Corp. 847-545-6700 www.sumida.com
TDK Corp. 847-803-6100 www.component.tdk.com
Note: Indicate that you are using the MAX16820 when contacting these component suppliers.
SHUNT
POSITION DIM PIN EV KIT FUNCTION
Installed Connected to GND MAX16820 disabled
Not installed Pulled to VCC
through resistor R2
MAX16820 enabled
(DIM pin can be used
for PWM dimming)
Hysteretic Mode
To enter hysteretic mode, the following input require-
ments must be met: set VIN above 5V or above VFLED +
4V (whichever is greater), and provide 1.1A of input cur-
rent to the EV kit. If low-voltage or low-current input con-
ditions fail to meet the input requirements for hysteretic
mode, the MAX16820 controller operates in linear
mode providing DC current to the LED load.
The MAX16820’s DRV pin drives the external MOSFET
(N1) hysteretically. The MAX16820 drives N1 until the
LED current reaches the upper current-sense threshold.
At that point, the controller disables N1 until the LED cur-
rent reaches the lower current-sense threshold. The LED
current will continuously ripple between ±8% of ILED
(1A). To disable the DRV output, set VIN below 4.5V
when VIN is falling or install a shunt on jumper JU1.
Output Current Setting
In hysteretic mode, the MAX16820 EV kit circuit’s aver-
age LED current (ILED) is configured to 1A by sense
resistor R1. See the equation below to design for a dif-
ferent ILED and for selecting a new resistor value. If
designing for a higher ILED, verify that the new current
setting does not exceed the power rating of compo-
nents R1, L1, N1, and D1. See the
Component
Selection
section for more information:
where ILED = desired average LED current, VSNSHI
(210mV) is the MAX16820’s upper-sense-voltage
threshold, and VSNSLO (190mV) is the MAX16820’s
lower-sense-voltage threshold.
Component Selection
Use the MAX16820 Design Calculator, available at
www.maxim-ic.com/MAX16819-20-Tool, to make prop-
er component selections for custom designs and to
determine the associated LED ripple current. Increase
the value of inductor L1 to decrease ripple current.
When prompted by the Design Calculator, the forward
voltage of freewheel diode D1 is 0.5V.
LED Ripple Current
Typically, the LED ripple current equals the inductor rip-
ple current. To reduce the LED ripple current, install
optional output capacitor C3. The EV kit provides surface-
mount 0603 pads for a capacitor nominal value of 0.1µF.
LED Dimming
The MAX16820 EV kit features a DIM input PCB pad
that can be used for controlling LED brightness.
Remove the shunt on jumper JU1 (Table 1). Connect a
digital PWM signal with a 2.8V to VIN logic level and a
switching frequency between 100Hz and 20kHz.
Frequencies lower than 100Hz can introduce flickering
in the light output. Vary the duty cycle to adjust the
LED brightness. LED brightness increases when the
duty cycle increases and vice versa. When the PWM
signal’s duty cycle is 100%, the LEDs are fully on.
Evaluating the MAX16819
The MAX16820 EV kit can also evaluate the MAX16819
controller by replacing IC U1.
Contact the following number for a free sample of the
MAX16819ATT+. Maxim samples: 800-998-8800.
R1 VSNSHI VSNSLO
I
LED
=+
()
1
2
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MAX16820 Evaluation Kit
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MAX16820 Evaluation Kit
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Figure 2. MAX16820 EV Kit Component Placement Guide—
Component Side
Figure 3. MAX16820 EV Kit PCB Layout—Component Side
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3
N1
R1
0.2Ω
1% R2
100kΩ
6
5
4
2
1
3
2
JU1
1
CSN
VIN
VIN VIN
DIM
DIM
GND
LED+
LED-
D1
C3
OPEN
C4
1μF
L1
56μH
DIM
GND
C1
OPEN
C2
1μFVCC
DRV
GND
IN
DIM
U1
1
MAX16820
Figure 1. MAX16820 EV Kit Schematic Diagram
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Evaluates: MAX16819/MAX16820
MAX16820 Evaluation Kit
Figure 4. MAX16820 EV Kit PCB Layout—Solder Side
