Analog Devices Inc./Maxim Integrated MAXM17906EVKIT#

Overview

MAXM17906EVKIT# from Maxim Integrated is an evaluation kit for the MAXM17906 adjustable-output Himalaya uSLIC™ step-down power module, enabling rapid validation of 0.9V–6.3V, 300mA DC-DC conversion from 4.5V–24V input in compact industrial and battery-powered systems. It supports PWM/PFM mode selection, features open-drain RESET output, internal soft-start, and prebias startup capability.

For engineers reviewing the MAXM17906EVKIT# datasheet, MAXM17906EVKIT# pinout, MAXM17906EVKIT# application, or MAXM17906EVKIT# equivalent, this kit provides verified reference layout, thermal performance data, load transient response waveforms, EMI-compliant filtering, and full characterization across -40°C to +125°C ambient - critical for point-of-load, sensor, and USB Type-C powered designs.

Technical Context

The MAXM17906EVKIT# implements the MAXM17906 power module in a fully assembled, tested PCB layout with optimized component placement, thermal vias, and CISPR22 Class B compliant input/output filtering. It exposes all control pins (EN/UVLO, MODE, RESET, FB) and includes test points for VIN, VOUT, LX, and GND to support real-time waveform capture and stability analysis.

Designed for peak-current-mode control architecture, the kit enables direct measurement of soft-start time (3.75ms), feedback regulation accuracy (±1.5%), switching frequency (550kHz typ), hiccup overcurrent protection, and thermal shutdown behavior (166°C). It validates operation under prebiased startup, PFM/PWM transition, and load-step conditions up to 300mA.

Key Specifications

Availability

MAXM17906EVKIT# is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial sensors, battery-powered equipment, and USB Type-C powered loads requiring stable component supply, fast design validation, and production-ready power architecture verification.

Supply support for MAXM17906EVKIT# 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) designs high-performance analog and mixed-signal ICs for power, sensing, communications, and security applications.

The Himalaya uSLIC™ product line delivers fully integrated, thermally enhanced DC-DC modules targeting space-constrained, thermally demanding applications such as industrial automation, building controls, and portable instrumentation.

FAQ

What is the primary function of the MAXM17906EVKIT#?

The MAXM17906EVKIT# is an evaluation kit designed specifically to demonstrate and validate the MAXM17906 adjustable-output uSLIC™ power module. It provides a fully assembled, tested PCB with reference components, test points, and documented thermal/mechanical layout - enabling engineers to verify voltage regulation, efficiency, transient response, EMI performance, and startup/shutdown behavior before integrating the MAXM17906 into their end system.

Does the MAXM17906EVKIT# support both PWM and PFM modes?

Yes, the MAXM17906EVKIT# fully supports both operating modes via the MODE pin on the MAXM17906. When MODE is tied to GND, the MAXM17906 operates in fixed-frequency PWM mode across all loads. When left unconnected, it automatically transitions to PFM mode at light loads - a behavior verified on the MAXM17906EVKIT# through efficiency plots and oscilloscope measurements of switching frequency vs. load current.

Can the MAXM17906EVKIT# be used to evaluate different output voltages?

Yes - the MAXM17906EVKIT# includes resistor-divider footprints (R1–R4) that allow configuration of the MAXM17906's adjustable output from 0.9V to 6.3V. Example configurations provided in the documentation include 1.5V, 2.5V, 3.3V, 5V, and 6.3V outputs, each validated with load regulation, ripple, and thermal performance data captured directly on the MAXM17906EVKIT# board.

Is the MAXM17906EVKIT# compliant with EMI standards?

Yes, the MAXM17906EVKIT# meets CISPR22 Class B conducted and radiated emissions requirements when used with its specified input filter components (0.1µF + 0.68µF ceramic capacitors and 82µH choke). EMI test reports and plots - including peak/average emission scans up to 1GHz - are included in the MAXM17906EVKIT# user guide and validated per IEC/EN 55022.

Does the MAXM17906EVKIT# support prebias startup?

Yes, the MAXM17906EVKIT# demonstrates reliable prebias startup functionality of the MAXM17906. Test waveforms in the user guide confirm proper operation when the output is precharged to 2V or 2.5V prior to enable, with no reverse current or latch-up observed - critical for hot-swap and redundant power applications where the MAXM17906EVKIT# serves as a reference for robust system-level integration.