Microchip Technology MCP73871DM-VPCC User Manual

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MCP73871 DEMO BOARD WITH
VOLTAGE PROPORTIONAL CURRENT
CONTROL USER’S GUIDE
© 2009 Microchip Technology Inc.
DS51812B-page 3
Table of Contents
Preface ........................................................................................................................... 1
Introduction............................................................................................................ 1
Document Layout .................................................................................................. 1
Conventions Used in this Guide ............................................................................ 2
Recommended Reading........................................................................................ 3
The Microchip Web Site ........................................................................................ 3
Customer Support ................................................................................................. 3
Document Revision History ................................................................................... 3
Chapter 1. Product Overview
1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 5
1.2 What is the MCP73871 Demo Board with Voltage Proportional Current 
Control? .................................................................................................... 6
1.3 What the MCP73871 Demo Board with Voltage Proportional Current Control 
kit Includes? .............................................................................................. 6
Chapter 2. Installation and Operation
2.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Features  ......................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Getting Started  ............................................................................................... 8
Appendix A. Schematic and Layouts
A.1 Introduction  .................................................................................................. 13
A.2 Board – Schematic ....................................................................................... 14
A.3 Board – Top Silk and Pads  .......................................................................... 15
A.4 Board – Top Metal Layer  ............................................................................. 16
A.5 Board – Bottom Layer  .................................................................................. 17
Appendix B. Bill of Materials (BOM)
Worldwide Sales and Service  .................................................................................... 20