Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated MAXM17515EVKIT#

Overview

MAXM17515EVKIT# from Maxim Integrated is an evaluation kit for the MAXM17515 high-efficiency, 5A step-down power module in a compact 10mm × 6.5mm × 2.8mm SiP package. It supports 2.4V–5.5V input, 0.75V–3.6V programmable output, fixed 1MHz switching, and delivers up to 5A with >94% peak efficiency. The kit enables rapid validation of FPGA/DSP point-of-load designs requiring EN control, POK monitoring, and thermal-fault-protected operation.

For engineers reviewing the MAXM17515EVKIT# datasheet, MAXM17515EVKIT# pinout, MAXM17515EVKIT# application, or MAXM17515EVKIT# equivalent, this kit provides verified reference layout, component bill-of-materials, startup waveform characterization, load-transient response data, and EMI-compliant (CISPR22 Class B) implementation guidance for industrial and telecom power systems.

Technical Context

The MAXM17515EVKIT# implements the MAXM17515's fixed-frequency current-mode control architecture with integrated dual n-channel MOSFETs, shielded inductor, and internal compensation. It validates key system-level behaviors including voltage-controlled soft-start (1.79ms ramp), open-drain POK window comparator (±12% trip), and autoswitching between PWM and pulse-skipping modes at light loads.

It demonstrates fault protection sequencing-thermal shutdown at +160°C (15°C hysteresis), output overvoltage latch (112% threshold), undervoltage fault timer (1.6ms delay), and peak current limiting-with full traceability to the IC's internal FB, EN, POK, and PGND signal routing on the evaluation PCB.

Key Specifications

Availability

MAXM17515EVKIT# is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for FPGA power delivery, base station point-of-load regulation, and medical equipment power validation requiring stable component supply, pre-validated thermal performance, and CISPR22-compliant reference design assets.

Supply support for MAXM17515EVKIT# 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 (now part of Analog Devices) is a semiconductor company specializing in high-performance analog, mixed-signal, and power-management solutions for industrial, communications, and computing applications.

The MAXM17515 product line delivers fully integrated, thermally enhanced power modules targeting space-constrained, high-reliability point-of-load applications where board area, EMI, and time-to-market are critical constraints.

FAQ

What is the primary purpose of the MAXM17515EVKIT#?

The MAXM17515EVKIT# is an evaluation kit designed to accelerate development and validation of the MAXM17515 5A step-down power module. It provides a fully assembled, tested PCB with documented test points, startup waveforms, load-transient responses, and EMI measurement data-enabling engineers to verify performance under real-world conditions before final system integration.

Does the MAXM17515EVKIT# support adjustable output voltage?

Yes, the MAXM17515EVKIT# supports output voltage adjustment from 0.75V to 3.6V using the onboard FB resistive divider. The kit includes design documentation showing how to calculate RU/RB values per the formula VOUT = 0.765V × (1 + RU/RB), and validates load regulation accuracy (<5mV/A) across the full range with 5A output capability.

Can the MAXM17515EVKIT# be used to evaluate thermal performance?

Yes, the MAXM17515EVKIT# enables direct thermal validation using its exposed pad layout (EP1/EP2/EP3) and documented copper island guidelines. It reproduces the datasheet's derating curves (e.g., 5A at +70°C ambient, reduced to ~3.5A at +100°C with no airflow), confirming the MAXM17515's 25°C/W qJA and thermal shutdown behavior at +160°C junction temperature.

How does the MAXM17515EVKIT# demonstrate EMI compliance?

The MAXM17515EVKIT# implements the exact layout, component selection, and grounding scheme specified in the MAXM17515 datasheet to achieve CISPR22 Class B radiated and conducted emissions compliance. It includes measurement setup notes, near-field scan results, and filter-free operation validation-providing a proven baseline for system-level EMI certification.

What protection features of the MAXM17515 are validated by the MAXM17515EVKIT#?

The MAXM17515EVKIT# validates all integrated protections: thermal shutdown (trip at +160°C, 15°C hysteresis), output overvoltage (112% latch), undervoltage fault (88% with 1.6ms timer), POK timing (2µs propagation delay), and soft-start blanking (3ms). Waveforms for fault recovery-including EN toggle and VCC cycling-are captured and documented in the kit's test reports.