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DEMO MANUAL DC536B
Quick start proceDure
DC536B is easy to set up to evaluate the performance of
the LTC4211. Refer to Figure 1 for proper measurement
equipment setup and follow the procedure below:
1. The DC536B is set up to operate in a 5V system. If
the LTC4211 is to be evaluated at a different operating
condition, follow steps 2 to 5 below, otherwise skip to
step 6.
2. If evaluating at a voltage other than 5V, R3 must
be adjusted for proper RESET response. Select
R3=VMIN•15k/1.223−15k, where VMIN is the mini-
mum output voltage expected for normal operation.
3. The ON pin operates as an input of a precision com-
parator and can accurately provide an adjustable un-
dervoltage lockout. The DC536B is initially configured
to turn on at 4.15VMIN. If 3.3V logic will drive this pin,
R1 can be replaced with a short. If the ON pin will be
used to provide undervoltage lockout, then select R1
such that R1=VUVLO•10k/1.39–10k, where VUVLO is
the minimum turn on voltage. Refer to the data sheet
Figure 3 for common configurations.
4. For evaluating a circuit with up to 20A load, use
DC536B-B board.
5. The soft start and power good (RESET release) delay
is factory set to 2.9ms. This delay can be adjusted by
changing CTIMER; refer to the data sheet Table 1 for
common values and the System Timing section for
more detailed information.
6. After any necessary component changes have been
made, connect a suitable load between VOUT and
GND. This may be a passive resistive load or an active
electronic load box.
7. Connect a power supply capable of supplying 1.5•ILOAD
between the VIN and GND turrets. The minimum cur-
rent capability of the supply must accommodate the
tolerance of the circuit breaker threshold of ±20%. With
the 7mΩ factory installed sense resistor, the overload
circuit breaker will trip at between 5.7A to 8.5A (7A
nominal). Connect the ON/OFF turret to the VIN turret
to enable power to the load. A function generator can
be used to generate a single event and trigger a scope.
The DC536B provides convenient turrets for observing
the FAULT, RESET and VOUT signals.
8. The following experiments can be run:
• Turn on into a nominal load;
• Turn on into an overload;
• Turn on into a short circuit;
• Turn on into a nominal load and increase the load
until the LTC4211 trips off.
A digital storage scope provides a convenient means of
observing the turn on and overload event. Observe the
input or output current using a current probe. A current
transformer can be used to observe the turn on current
transients if a current probe is not available.
Figure 1. Proper Measurement Equipment Setup
LOAD
GND CH2
OSCILLOSCOPE
CH1
+
–
CURRENT PROBE
EXT TRIGGER