Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated MAXM17536EVKIT#

Overview

The MAXM17536EVKIT# from Maxim Integrated is a fully assembled, tested evaluation kit designed to demonstrate the MAXM17536 60V, 4A synchronous step-down DC-DC power module operating at a fixed 5V output. It supports 7V–60V input, delivers up to 4A load current, and switches at 450kHz with 92.1% peak efficiency (VIN=24V, VOUT=5V, IOUT=2.5A), enabling rapid validation of high-voltage industrial power supply designs.

For engineers reviewing the MAXM17536EVKIT# datasheet, MAXM17536EVKIT# pinout, MAXM17536EVKIT# application, or MAXM17536EVKIT# equivalent, this kit provides immediate access to configurable PWM/DCM/PFM operation modes, programmable soft-start and EN/UVLO thresholds, EMI-compliant layout, and real-world thermal performance across –40°C to +125°C.

Technical Context

The MAXM17536EVKIT# implements the MAXM17536 SiP module in a compact 15mm × 9mm × 4.32mm 29-pin package, integrating power MOSFETs, shielded inductor, and control circuitry. Its hardware includes jumper-configurable MODE/SYNC (J2), EN/UVLO (J1), and EXTVCC (J3) settings, plus test points for RESET, LX, DL, BST, and VCC monitoring.

It features cycle-by-cycle peak current limiting, hiccup-mode overcurrent protection, thermal shutdown, and CISPR22 Class B compliant conducted/radiated emissions performance - validated with integrated EMI filter components (C18–C22, L1) and optimized PCB stackup across four copper layers.

Key Specifications

Availability

MAXM17536EVKIT# is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial power supply validation, high-voltage embedded system prototyping, and automotive auxiliary rail design requiring stable component supply and full-temperature-range verification.

Supply support for MAXM17536EVKIT# 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 precision analog, mixed-signal, and power management ICs for industrial, automotive, and communications applications.

The MAXM17536EVKIT# belongs to the Himalaya power module evaluation platform family, engineered to accelerate adoption of highly integrated, thermally robust, and EMI-compliant DC-DC solutions for space-constrained high-input-voltage systems.

FAQ

What is the primary function of the MAXM17536EVKIT#?

The MAXM17536EVKIT# is a ready-to-use evaluation kit that demonstrates the MAXM17536 60V, 4A synchronous step-down DC-DC power module operating at a fixed 5V output. It allows engineers to validate performance-including efficiency, transient response, thermal behavior, and EMI compliance-without designing custom hardware. The MAXM17536EVKIT# includes all necessary passive components, jumpers for mode selection, and test points for signal monitoring.

Does the MAXM17536EVKIT# support adjustable output voltage?

No, the MAXM17536EVKIT# is configured exclusively for a fixed 5V output, as set by the internal feedback divider of the installed MAXM17536ALY# module. Output voltage adjustment requires modifying the external resistor divider on a custom board; the MAXM17536EVKIT# does not include provisions for VOUT reprogramming and is intended for 5V-specific use case validation.

How is the switching frequency configured on the MAXM17536EVKIT#?

The MAXM17536EVKIT# operates at a factory-programmed 450kHz switching frequency, determined by the internal oscillator of the MAXM17536 module. It supports external synchronization via the MODE/SYNC pin (J2 pin 2–3 default), accepting an external clock between 495kHz and 630kHz (1.1×–1.4× nominal fSW), with minimum high/low pulse widths of 50ns and 160ns respectively.

What protection features are implemented and verified on the MAXM17536EVKIT#?

The MAXM17536EVKIT# validates built-in protections of the MAXM17536 module: cycle-by-cycle peak current limiting, hiccup-mode overcurrent protection (OCP), undervoltage lockout (EN/UVLO) with programmable threshold, and thermal shutdown. These are confirmed through load-step stress tests, input brownout sequences, and thermal imaging across –40°C to +125°C - all documented in the MAXM17536EVKIT# performance report.

Can the MAXM17536EVKIT# be used for EMI pre-compliance testing?

Yes, the MAXM17536EVKIT# is designed and validated for CISPR22 Class B conducted and radiated emissions compliance. With its integrated EMI filter (L1, C18–C22), optimized 4-layer PCB layout, and shielded inductor, it achieves measured emissions below Class B limits - making it suitable for pre-compliance lab evaluation of high-voltage DC-DC noise characteristics before final system integration.