Microchip Technology MCP1630DM-DDBS1 User Manual
MCP1630 Automotive Input Boost Converter Demo Board User’s Guide
DS51608B-page 8
© 2007 Microchip Technology Inc.
2.3
GETTING STARTED
The MCP1630 Automotive Input Boost Converter Demo Board is fully assembled and
tested for automotive input. The board requires the use of an external input voltage
source (+9V to 18V) and external load.
tested for automotive input. The board requires the use of an external input voltage
source (+9V to 18V) and external load.
2.3.1
Power Input and Output Connection
2.3.1.1
POWERING THE MCP1630 AUTOMOTIVE INPUT BOOST CONVERTER
DEMO BOARD
DEMO BOARD
1. Connect the positive side of the input source (+) to TP1.
2. Connect the negative or return side (-) of the input source to TP2. Refer to
2. Connect the negative or return side (-) of the input source to TP2. Refer to
Figure 2-1. The input voltage source should be limited to the 0V to +18V range.
For normal operation, the input voltage should be between +9V to +18V. The
input voltage must not exceed an absolute maximum of +20V.
For normal operation, the input voltage should be between +9V to +18V. The
input voltage must not exceed an absolute maximum of +20V.
FIGURE 2-1:
Set-up Configuration Diagram.
Programming
Header
Output -
Output +
Input +
Input -