PI5101-EVAL1 Datasheet, PDF (1/12 Pages) Vicor Corporation – PI5101-EVAL1 3.3V/60A High Side Active ORing

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PI5101-EVAL1
μR_DS(on) FET^TM Series
PI5101-EVAL1 3.3V/60A High Side Active ORing
Evaluation Board User Guide
Content
Page
Introduction ........................................................... 1
Product Description................................................ 2
Schematic ............................................................... 3
Bill of Material ........................................................ 4
Test Procedure: ...................................................... 5
Recommended Material and
Test Equipment ...................................................... 5
Test set-up configuration ....................................... 5
PCB Layout.............................................................. 9
Mechanical Drawing ............................................. 11
μR_DS(on)FET™ Series
PI5101-EVAL1 Evaluation Board
featuring the μRDS(on) FET^TM PI5101
The PI5101-EVAL1 Evaluation Board is intended to
acquaint the user with the benefits and features of the
μR_DS(on)FET™ PI5101 in a full function Active ORing
solution. It is not designed to be installed in end-use
equipment.
Please read this document before setting up the PI5101-
EVAL1 Evaluation Board and refer to the PI2001 and
PI5101 product datasheets for device specifications,
functional description and characteristics.
Introduction
The PI5101-EVAL1 allows the user to test the basic
principles and operational characteristics low voltage high
current Active ORing function in a redundant power
architecture, while also experiencing the benefits and the
value of the PI5101 ultra-low R_DS(on) MOSFET. The PI5101-
EVAL1 evaluation board is configured to receive two
independent power source inputs, per a typical redundant
power architecture, through two Active ORing channels
that are combined to form a redundant power output.
Each channel contains a PI2001 controller and PI5101
MOSFET.
The PI5101-EVAL1 evaluation board is designed with
optimized PCB layout and component placement to
represent a realistic high density final design for an
embedded high side Active ORing solution for 3.3V Bus
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During operation, the power devices and surrounding
structures can be operated safely at high temperatures.
Remove power and use caution when connecting and
disconnecting test probes and interface lines to avoid
inadvertent short circuits and contact with hot surfaces.
When testing electronic products always use approved
safety glasses. Follow good laboratory practice and
procedures.
applications requiring up to 60A. This evaluation board is
intended as an easy and simple way to test the electrical
and thermal performance of the PI5101 ultra-low R_DS(on)
MOSFET and PI2001 Active ORing controller.
Both dynamic and steady state testing of the PI5101 and
the PI2001 can be completed on the PI5101-EVAL1
evaluation board, in addition to using the key features of
the product. Dynamic testing can be completed under a
variety of system level fault conditions to check for
response time to faults.
This document provides basic instructions for initial start-
up and configuration of the evaluation board. Further
information on the functionality of the PI5101 and PI2001
can be found in the PI5101 and PI2001 product data
sheet.
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