PI31XX-XX-EVAL1 Datasheet, PDF (1/14 Pages) Vicor Corporation – DC-DC Converter Evaluation Board

USER GUIDE | UG:301
PI31xx-xx-EVAL1 Cool-Power^® ZVS Isolated
DC-DC Converter Evaluation Board
Chris Swartz
Principal Applications Engineer
May 2013
Contents
Page _Introduction
Introduction
Product Description
Board Connections
Thermal Considerations
1 ^{The PI31xx-xx-EVAL1 evaluation board allows the user to test the basic operating}
principles of the PI31xx series of high density DC-DC power converters and experience
2 ^{the performance and value of this solution compared to alternate conventional}
solutions. Each evaluation board is populated with the components that could be used
2 ^{in a final design. It is not designed or intended to be used in end product applications.}
Please read this document prior to the connection of test equipment and refer to the
3 ^{product datasheet for device specifications, descriptions and characteristics. Remember}
to follow good lab safety practices and use safety glasses at all times.
Max I/O Ratings
5
Schematic
BOMs
6

Test Setup
11
PCB Artwork
12
Mechanical Outline
14
Ordering Information
14
The PI31xx-xx-EVAL1 is configured to support one single input and one single output.
Each board offers pin strap options for trimming the output voltage up and down,
turning the converter on and off and adding EMI system “Y” capacitors. Additional
parts are included to compensate for line impedance associated with long leads from
the bench power supply to the converter. Additional component footprints are made
available to allow the user to test different design configurations that may be required
to meet their end needs. Kelvin type test points are included to allow for easy and
convenient connections of testing instruments for evaluation of efficiency, line/load
regulation and transient response. A low impedance oscilloscope connection using a
Johnson jack is included for ripple measurement and evaluation of the output voltage
during transient events. Each demo board is equipped with a heatsink to allow high
power operation with a small amount of air flow and to allow operation of the board
over various temperature extremes.
Figure 1.
PI31xx-xx-EVAL1
Evaluation Board
UG:301
vicorpower.com
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