EV1593DN-00A (MP1593)
4.75V to 28V Input, Up to 3A Output
Step-Down DC/DC Converter
EVALUATION BOARD - INITIAL RELEASE
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Monolithic Power Systems
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The EV1593DN-00A is the Evaluation Board for
MPS’ MP1593 Step-Down DC/DC Converter. It
features a wide supply range of 4.75V to 28V
and a continuous output current up to 3A. The
output voltage is set to 3.3V, but can be easily
adjusted to other levels from 1.22V. A 385KHz
high switching frequency allows the use of
small, low cost capacitors and inductors.
Current mode control and an integrated power
MOSFET minimize component count, board area,
and solution cost. Fault condition protection
includes cycle-by-cycle current limiting, thermal
shutdown, and under-voltage lockout. Internal
soft-start reduces the turn-on stress. The small
but thermally enhanced 8-pin SOIC package
minimizes board area and provides excellent
thermal management.
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION
Parameter Symbol Value Units
Supply Voltage V
IN
4.75 – 28 V
Output Voltage V
OUT
3.3 V
Output Current I
OUT
0 – 3 A
FEATURES
• Up to 3A Output Current
• Wide 4.75 to 28V Operating Input Range
• Monolithic Buck with 100mΩ Internal FET
• Fixed 385KHz Frequency
• All Ceramic Input and Output Capacitors
• Programmable Soft-Start
• Programmable Input Under-Voltage Lockout
APPLICATIONS
• Distributed Power Systems
• Battery Charger
• Pre-Regulator for Linear Regulators
, “MPS”, “Monolithic Power Systems”, and “The Future of Analog IC
Technology” are Registered Trademarks of Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.
EV1593DN-00A EVALUATION BOARD
(2.1”X x 1.3”Y x 0.4”Z)
Board Number MPS IC Number
EV1593DN-00A MP1593
EFFICIENCY (%)
100
95
90
85
80
75
70
65
60
55
50
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
EV1593_TAC _EC01
Efficiency vs
Load Current
0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500
V
IN
= 9V
V
IN
= 12V
V
IN
= 24V