INTRODUCTION
possible with the EK12 evaluation kit. The amplifier may be mounted
vertically with the HS20 heat sink, or horizontally. Connections are
provided for required power supply bypassing and phase compen-
sation components, as well as an optional current limit resistor. A
large area for component mounting provides flexibility and makes a
multitude of circuit configurations possible.
ASSEMBLY
1. On the silk screen side of the evaluation board, insert and solder
2. Solder components for your circuit. Be sure to include proper
3. Place the TW06 thermal washer on the heat sink over the
4. Mount the DUT to the HS20 by sliding under the head of the #6
5. Install leads of the DUT into the MS06 on the evaluation board.
M I C R O T E C H N O L O G Y
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CAUTION
Fast and easy breadborading of circuits using the PA46 are
the MS06 mating socket in DUT holes 1 – 10. Be sure each one
is fully seated.
bypassing, required compensation components and a current
limit resistor. See the PA46 data sheet for help in selecting these
components. 1uF capacitors and a .25
included with the EK12 kit but may be replaced with other
components as necessary.
mounting hole for the DUT. Place a #6 screw through the
mounting hole and thread a #6 nut onto the screw at the back of
the heat sink. Do not tighten. Note that there are two sets of
mounting holes on the HS20). Holes on one edge allow room
between the DUT and evaluation board for the MS06 socket. The
holes on the other edge are for direct through hole mounting of
the DUT to the evaluation board. It is recommended that you use
the MS06.
screw and on top of the thermal washer. Tighten the nut to the
specified 8 to 10 in-lbs. (.9 to .13 N*M). Do not over torque.
Use #6 self-tapping screws to secure the evaluation board to
the HS20 heat sink as shown in the assembly diagram (Figure 1).
Use the supplied thermal washers or
thermal grease between the power
amplifier and the heat sink.
H T T P : / / W W W . A P E X M I C R O T E C H . C O M
resistor have been
EVALUATION KIT FOR PA46
PARTS LIST
Part #
HS20
EVAL14
MS06
OX7R105KWN
CSR12
TWO6
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED
• All Apex amplifiers should be handled using proper ESD
• Always use the heat sink and thermal washers included in this
• Always use adequate power supply bypassing.
• Do not change connections while the circuit is powered.
• Initially set all power supplies to the minimum operating levels
• Check for oscillations.
precautions.
kit.
allowed in the device data sheet.
EK12
( 8 0 0 ) 5 4 6 - A P E X
Description
Heatsink
PC Board
Mating Socket
1 F Ceramic Capacitor
.25
Thermal Washer
1% Resistor
( 8 0 0 ) 5 4 6 - 2 7 3 9
1 package
Quantity
2
1
1
1
1