Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated MAX20006EVKIT#

Overview

MAX20006EVKIT# from Maxim Integrated is a fully assembled and tested evaluation kit designed to demonstrate the MAX20006AFOA/VY+ 6A synchronous step-down converter. It operates from 3.5V to 36V input, delivers a default 5V output at up to 6A, and runs at a fixed 2.2MHz switching frequency. The kit supports PWM/SKIP mode selection, external SYNC, and RESET monitoring-ideal for automotive power supply validation.

For engineers reviewing the MAX20006EVKIT# datasheet, MAX20006EVKIT# pinout, MAX20006EVKIT# application, or MAX20006EVKIT# equivalent, this page provides verified hardware configuration details, jumper-controlled operating modes (EN, SYNC, PWM/SKIP), output voltage adjustment range (1V–10V), quiescent current (25µA in SKIP), and board-level component mapping for rapid prototyping and design verification.

Technical Context

The MAX20006EVKIT# implements the MAX20006AFOA/VY+ in a 17-pin FCQFN package with integrated high- and low-side FETs, supporting current-mode control and internal soft-start. Its default 5V output is set via FB-to-BIAS connection using R9 (0Ω), and switching frequency is resistor-programmable from 220kHz to 2.2MHz-or synchronized externally via the SYNC terminal.

Jumper JU1 controls EN (2–3 = enabled, 2–1 = shutdown); JU2 selects operation mode (2–1 = forced-PWM, 2–3 = SKIP with optional SYNC). The RESET output is open-drain with on-board VOUT pull-up, and the PCB layout follows Maxim's proven high-current, low-noise DC-DC design practices.

Key Specifications

Availability

MAX20006EVKIT# is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive infotainment power validation, ADAS camera module supply testing, and industrial 24V-to-5V conversion requiring stable component supply and rapid functional verification.

Supply support for MAX20006EVKIT# includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Maxim Integrated is a semiconductor company specializing in analog and mixed-signal ICs for power, sensing, and connectivity applications, now part of Analog Devices.

The MAX20006EVKIT# belongs to Maxim's high-voltage automotive DC-DC evaluation platform family, engineered to accelerate qualification of 3.5V–36V synchronous buck converters in safety-critical vehicle subsystems.

FAQ

What is the primary IC evaluated by the MAX20006EVKIT#?

The MAX20006EVKIT# evaluates the MAX20006AFOA/VY+, a 6A, 3.5V–36V input synchronous step-down converter in a 17-pin FCQFN package. It integrates high- and low-side MOSFETs, supports 2.2MHz operation, and features internal soft-start and RESET output. The MAX20006EVKIT# is pre-populated with this exact IC and configured for 5V/6A demonstration.

How do I configure the MAX20006EVKIT# for 3.3V output?

To configure the MAX20006EVKIT# for 3.3V output, replace the 0Ω R9 jumper with a resistor divider network per the MAX20006 data sheet: connect R1 (0Ω) between FB and GND, then populate R7/R8/C14 with values calculated for 3.3V feedback. The default R9 jumper configures +5V; changing to 3.3V requires modifying the feedback network and verifying loop stability using the MAX20006EVKIT# schematic as reference.

Can the MAX20006EVKIT# be synchronized to an external clock signal?

Yes, the MAX20006EVKIT# supports external synchronization via its SYNC terminal. To enable SYNC, place the shunt on jumper JU2 in the 2–3 position, which pulls SYNC to GND through R2 and allows an external clock signal (220kHz–2.2MHz) to be applied. This feature ensures timing alignment in multi-rail systems and reduces beat-frequency EMI-critical for automotive radar and camera power domains.

What is the purpose of the RESET output on the MAX20006EVKIT#?

The RESET output on the MAX20006EVKIT# is an open-drain signal from the MAX20006AFOA/VY+ that asserts low when the output voltage falls outside ±10% of regulation. It includes an on-board pull-up resistor to VOUT, enabling direct connection to microcontroller reset inputs or power sequencers. This function is essential for reliable startup and fault recovery in automotive ECUs validated using the MAX20006EVKIT#.

Does the MAX20006EVKIT# support light-load efficiency optimization?

Yes, the MAX20006EVKIT# supports light-load efficiency optimization via SKIP mode, activated by removing the shunt from JU2 or placing it in the 2–3 position. In SKIP mode, the MAX20006AFOA/VY+ achieves 25µA no-load quiescent current and discontinuous conduction operation, significantly reducing power loss during standby-making the MAX20006EVKIT# ideal for evaluating always-on automotive modules like telematics and body controllers.