Evaluates: MAX15158Z

MAX15158Z Evaluation Kit

General Description

The MAX15158Z evaluation kit (EV kit) provides a proven

design to evaluate the MAX15158Z, a high-voltage multi-

phase boost controller designed to support up to two

MOSFET drivers and four external MOSFETs in single-

phase or dual-phase inverting-buck-boost configuration.

The EV kit operates from a -8V to -60V input voltage

range and supports output voltage range of 3.3V to 60V.

The EV kit uses the MAX15158Z on a proven six-layer

PCB design. Two pieces of MAX15013 are used as the

MOSFET driver for the EV kit. The EV kit also features an

onboard buck converter MAX17552 to provide 10V supply

voltage to MAX15158Z and the MOSFET driver.

Features

● -8V to -60V Input Voltage Range for Inverting Buck-

Boost Configuration

● 3.3V to 60V Output Voltage Range on Top of Input

Voltage

● -40°C to 125°C Temperature Range

● Banana Jacks for Input and Output Voltage

● Configurable Output Voltage and Compensation

Parameters

● Adjustable Current Limit

● Fully Assembled and Tested

319-100369; Rev 1; 6/19

Ordering Information appears at end of data sheet.

Quick Start

Required Equipment

● MAX15158Z EV kit assembly

● One 60V DC power supply (PS1)

● Voltmeters

Procedure

The 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 across jumpers J3 and J4.

2) Verify that a shunt is installed between pins 2 and 3

on jumper J6.

3) Turn on power-supply PS1 and set the supply to 48V,

then disable the power supply.

4) Connect the positive terminal of power-supply PS1

to the VIN+ banana jack on the EV kit. Connect the

negative terminal of the power supply to the VIN-

banana jack.

5) Enable the power supply.

6) Verify that the voltage between the VOUT_P and

VOUT_N test points is 35V.

7) The EV kit is now ready for additional evaluation.

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