RoadTest: Summer of FPGAs: MAX77714 Multichannel PMIC EVM
Author: vinayyn
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Evaluation Type: Evaluation Boards
Did you receive all parts the manufacturer stated would be included in the package?: True
What other parts do you consider comparable to this product?: I Never come across these kinds of PMIC Evaluation kits yet.
What were the biggest problems encountered?: Finding The Design Documents, Reference Silkscreen Mis-alignments In the EV Kit
Detailed Review:
When The world needs smart gadgets the size of the device needs to be minimized as much as possible without compromising the performance. When minimizing the size of the power management for the smart gadgets a lot of performance drawbacks will create based on the application of the smart gadget. From my experience, the MAX77714 gives the best solution for smart gadget power management designs.
Below are features of the MAX77714 that helps to create Power management more effectively in small space.
Detailed Review On LDO of MAX77714EV KIT
There are two Different types of Regulator are available in the MAX77714
NMOS Regulator LDO
Features
Output Current |
LDO Names |
150mA |
LDO0, LDO1 |
450mA |
LDO7 |
300mA |
LDO8 |
PMOS Regulator LDO
Features
Output Current |
LDO Names |
150mA |
LDO2,LDO4,LDO5,LDO6 |
300mA |
LD03 |
LDO Target Output Voltages of MAX77714 EV kit
LDO Name |
Min Output Voltage |
Max Output Voltage |
LDO0 |
0.8V |
2.375V |
LDO1 |
0.8V |
2.375V |
LDO2 |
0.8V |
3.95V |
LDO3 |
0.8V |
3.95V |
LDO4 |
0.4V |
1.275V |
LDO5 |
0.8V |
3.95V |
LDO6 |
0.8V |
3.95V |
LDO7 |
0.8V |
3.95V |
LDO8 |
0.8V |
3.95V |
LDO Testing Images
LDO 0 Voltage Level Testing and Noise Analyzing using DSO
LDO 0 Maximum Voltage Level Testing and Noise Analyzing using DSO
LDO - 4 Minimum Output Voltage Testing
StepDown Regulators(SD)
Stepdown Regulators Output Voltages Of MAX77714 EV Kit
SD Name |
Min O/P Voltage |
Max O/P Voltage |
Max O/P Current |
SD0 |
0.26V |
1.52V |
4A |
SD1 |
0.26V |
1.52V |
3A |
SD2 |
0.62V |
2.193V |
2A |
SD3 |
0.62V |
3.787V |
2A |
Stepdown Regulator – 0 (SD0)
Features
SD0 Maximum Output Voltage Testing
Stepdown Regulator – 1 (SD1)
Features
Stepdown Regulator – 2 (SD2 )
Features
Stepdown Regulator – 3 (SD3)
SD3 Maximum Output Voltage Testing
Test Point VIL_SD3 PWM OUTPUT WAVEFORM (SD3 Buck Converter PWM INPUT)
Test Point VIL_SD3 PWM OUTPUT WAVEFORM (SD3 Buck Converter PWM INPUT)
Datasheets and Design Files Link
https://www.maximintegrated.com/en/products/power/switching-regulators/MAX77714EVKIT.html
https://www.maximintegrated.com/en/products/power/power-management-ics/MAX77714.html