The MAX1688 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a boost switching
regulator for one Li-Ion cell or three N iCd/N iMH cells in
battery-powered systems. The EV kit accepts a positive
input between 2.7V and 6V and converts it to a 5V out
put. It can easily deliver the current burst required for
cell-phone power amplifier systems. The MAX1688
reduces battery surge current by slowly charging a
reservoir capacitor, which supplies the necessary peak
energy for the current burst. As a result, the peak battery
input current is limited, thereby minimizing the battery
voltage sag and transient dips. The EV kit operates at
600kHz, allowing the use of small external components.
The MAX1688 EV kit provides low quiescent current
and high efficiency for maximum battery life. An internal
synchronous rectifier is used to provide over 90% con-
version efficiency. This EV kit is a fully assembled and
tested surface-mount circuit board. The MAX1688 EV
kit can also be used to evaluate the MAX1687.
19-1426; Rev 0; 2/99
* For low-profile applications, use Sprague tantalum
595108X06R3R2.
For free samples & the latest literature: http://www.maxim-ic.com, or phone 1-800-998-8800.
For small orders, phone 1-800-835-8769.
DESIGNATION
AVX
Coiltronics
Dale-Vishay
Sanyo
Sprague
Sumida
C3, C4
SUPPLIER
R2, R3
None
None
C1
C2
C5
R1
R4
R5
U1
L1
QTY
1
1
2
0
1
1
2
1
0
1
1
1
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47µF, 16V tantalum capacitor
AVX TPSC476M016R0350 or
Sprague 595D476X0016C2T
0.1µF ceramic capacitor
1000µF, 6.3V electrolytic capacitors*
Sanyo 6CV1000AX
Not installed
10µH inductor
Sumida CLS62B-100 or
Coiltronics TP2-100
60.4kΩ 1% resistor
20.0kΩ 1% resistors
1MΩ 5% resistor
Not installed (for MAX1687 only)
MAX1688EUE
MAX1688 PC board
MAX1688 data sheet
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MAX1688 Evaluation Kit
The MAX1688 EV kit is fully assembled and tested.
Follow these steps to verify board operation.
turn on the power supply until all connections are
completed.
1) Connect a 3V supply voltage to the VIN pad.
2) Connect a voltmeter and load, if any, to the VOUT
3) Turn on the power supply.
4) Synchronize the GSM pulse load to the ON signal by
5) Verify the output voltage is 5V. For other output volt-
†
Note: To evaluate the MAX1687, order a MAX1687EUE sample
with the MAX1688 EV kit.
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MAX1688EVKIT
2.7V to 6V Input Voltage Range
5V Output Voltage
Less than 500mV Output Voltage Droop with
1.42A Burst Current
90% Efficiency
Output Disconnected from Input during Shutdown
600kHz Switching Frequency
Internal MOSFET and Synchronous Rectifier
3µA IC Shutdown Current
Surface-Mount Components (TSSOP Package)
Fully Assembled and Tested
Connect the supply ground to the GND pad.
pad.
applying the logic signal that controls the power
amplifier to the ON / OFF pad. ON is low when GSM
load is applied.
ages, refer to the Adjusting the Output Voltage sec-
tion in the MAX1687/MAX1688 data sheet for instruc-
tions on selecting the feedback resistors.
PART
TEMP. RANGE
Ordering Information
0°C to +70°C
Quick Start
16 TSSOP
IC PACKAGE
Features
Do not
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