The MAX8515 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled
and tested surface-mount circuit board that demon-
strates the capability of the MAX8515A shunt regulator
in a voltage-regulation circuit and the MAX8515 shunt
regulator in an overvoltage protection (OVP) circuit for
isolated DC-to-DC converters.
The EV kit circuit is designed to operate from an input
voltage supply with a nominal output of 8V and an output
voltage range of 6V to 10V. The input voltage can be
adjusted from 1.8V to 18V by replacing circuit compo-
nents. The voltage-regulation circuit and the OVP circuit
have their thresholds set to 0.8V and 1V, respectively.
The thresholds can be adjusted by replacing feedback
resistors on the circuit board.
19-2649; Rev 0; 10/02
Note: Please indicate that you are using the MAX8515 when contacting these component suppliers.
For pricing, delivery, and ordering information, please contact Maxim/Dallas Direct! at
1-888-629-4642, or visit Maxim’s website at www.maxim-ic.com.
Fairchild
Taiyo Yuden
TDK
DESIGNATION QTY
R2, R10
R4, R12
R6, R13
R7, R14
C1, C5
C2, C3
C4, C6
U3, U4
R1, R8
R5, R9
None
R11
U1
U2
R3
SUPPLIER
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0.22µF ±10%, 35V X7R ceramic
capacitors (0805)
Taiyo Yuden GMK212BJ224KG
TDK C2012X7R1H224KT
Not installed, ceramic capacitors
(0603)
Not installed, capacitors (0805)
1kΩ ±5% resistors (0603)
Not installed, resistor (0603)
3.3kΩ ±0.1% resistor (0603)
10kΩ ±0.1% resistors (0603)
2kΩ ±5% resistors (0603)
100kΩ ±5% resistors (0603)
1.5kΩ ±5% resistors (0603)
6.2kΩ ±0.1% resistor (0603)
MAX8515AEXK (5-pin SC70),
top mark: ADX
MAX8515EZK (5-pin SOT23),
top mark: ADRL
Opto-isolators (8-pin SO)
Fairchild MOC207
MAX8515 PC board
General Description
Component List
DESCRIPTION
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MAX8515 Evaluation Kit
o Isolated Voltage Regulation Feedback Circuit—
o Isolated OVP Circuit—Set to 1V Threshold
o Adjustable Output-Voltage Thresholds
o Galvanically Isolated Input and Output Grounds
o Surface-Mount Components
o Fully Assembled and Tested
The MAX8515 EV kit is fully assembled and tested.
Follow the steps below to verify board operation. Do not
turn on the power supplies until all connections are
completed.
• 5VDC power supply
• 8VDC power supply
• 0.5V to 1.5V adjustable power supply
• 2 voltmeters
1) Connect voltmeters across the VC and PGND pads
2) Connect the 5VDC power supply to the VREF pad.
3) Connect the adjustable power supply to the VOUT
MAX8515EVKIT
Set to 0.8V Threshold
and across the OVP and PGND pads.
Connect the supply ground to the PGND pad.
pad. Connect the supply ground to the GND pad.
Local rep only
847-925-0899
847-390-4405
PART
FAX
TEMP RANGE
Component Suppliers
0°C to +70°C
Ordering Information
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www.component.tdk.com
Equipment Required
WEBSITE
Quick Start
IC PACKAGE
5 SC70/SOT23
Features
Procedure
1