Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated MAX38913AEVK#WLP

Overview

MAX38913AEVK#WLP from Analog Devices is a fully assembled and tested evaluation kit designed to characterize the MAX38913A low-noise 1A linear regulator in wafer-level package (WLP). It supports input voltages from 1.8V to 5.5V, offers jumper-selectable dual output voltages (e.g., 1.8V and 3.6V), includes pass-through mode, and delivers up to 1A output current - ideal for power integrity validation in space-constrained analog and mixed-signal systems.

For engineers reviewing the MAX38913AEVK#WLP datasheet, MAX38913AEVK#WLP pinout, MAX38913AEVK#WLP application, or MAX38913AEVK#WLP equivalent, this page provides verified hardware configuration details, jumper-mode mapping, output voltage selection logic, pass-through functionality verification steps, and component-level BOM traceability for rapid LDO evaluation and design-in support.

Technical Context

The MAX38913AEVK#WLP implements a proven 4-layer 1-oz copper PCB layout optimized for low-noise LDO evaluation. It hosts the MAX38913AANC+ IC in a 12-pin (3×4, 0.4mm pitch) WLP and uses discrete external resistors (RSEL1/RSEL2) to configure two independent output voltage levels from 33 possible values between 0.6V and 5.0V.

Four jumpers (EN1, EN2, RSEL1, RSEL2) define operational mode: OFF, regulated VSEL1, regulated VSEL2, or input-to-output pass-through. Mode selection is implemented via shunt positions on through-hole breakaway headers, with default factory settings enabling VSEL2 (1.8V) output at power-up.

Key Specifications

Availability

MAX38913AEVK#WLP is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for LDO characterization, power supply validation, low-noise analog subsystem design, and production-ready layout verification requiring stable component supply and full traceability.

Supply support for MAX38913AEVK#WLP 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

Analog Devices, Inc. is a global leader in high-performance analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing semiconductors, serving precision instrumentation, communications, and industrial markets since 1965.

The MAX38913AEVK#WLP belongs to Analog Devices' precision power evaluation platform family, engineered specifically to accelerate development of ultra-low-noise, high-PSRR LDO-based power rails for RF, medical imaging, and high-fidelity data acquisition systems.

FAQ

What is the primary function of the MAX38913AEVK#WLP?

The MAX38913AEVK#WLP is a dedicated evaluation kit for the MAX38913A low-noise 1A LDO. It enables engineers to validate regulation accuracy, noise performance, PSRR, pass-through behavior, and thermal response under real-world load and input conditions - without requiring custom PCB design or component sourcing.

Can the MAX38913AEVK#WLP evaluate both MAX38913A and MAX38914?

Yes - the MAX38913AEVK#WLP evaluates both devices. It ships with MAX38913AANC+ installed; to evaluate MAX38914, replace U1 with MAX38914AANC+ and remove resistors R1 and R2 per the official procedure. MAX38914 provides fixed 2.0V/2.3V outputs, while MAX38913A supports resistor-programmable voltages.

How are output voltages selected on the MAX38913AEVK#WLP?

Two independent output voltages (VSEL1 and VSEL2) are configured using external resistor dividers (RSEL1 and RSEL2), each selecting one of 33 possible values from 0.6V to 5.0V. Jumper pairs EN1 and EN2 then select which voltage appears at the OUT terminal - or enable pass-through mode - as defined in Table 1 of the MAX38913AEVK#WLP documentation.

What is the default output voltage setting on the MAX38913AEVK#WLP?

The MAX38913AEVK#WLP ships with EN1 and EN2 shunted on pins 1–2, RSEL1 open, and RSEL2 open - resulting in VSEL2 = 1.8V output by default. This configuration is verified during factory test and confirmed in the Quick Start procedure before applying power.

Does the MAX38913AEVK#WLP include all necessary components for immediate use?

Yes - the MAX38913AEVK#WLP is fully assembled and tested, including the MAX38913AANC+ IC, input/output banana jacks, ground test points, mode/output selection jumpers (EN1, EN2, RSEL1, RSEL2), and decoupling capacitors (C1–C3). No soldering or component addition is required to begin evaluation.