company blog about [MAXIM] Evaluation Board MAX20830EVKIT, Evaluating the MAX20830 Single-Output, Fully Integrated, High-Efficiency Buck DC-DC Switching Regulator

Shenzhen Mingjiada Electronics Supply and Acquisition of MAXIM MAX20830EVKIT Evaluation Board, designed to evaluate the MAX20830 single-output, fully integrated, high-efficiency step-down DC-DC switching regulator with PMBus™ interface

Product Overview
The MAX20830EVKIT is an official evaluation kit for assessing the MAX20830 single-output, fully integrated, high-efficiency buck DC-DC switching regulator. This evaluation board serves as a complete reference design platform, enabling engineers to rapidly evaluate and test the MAX20830 chip's performance for power system prototyping and development.

The MAX20830 is a fully integrated, high-efficiency buck DC-DC switching regulator featuring a PMBus interface. This evaluation kit employs a fully assembled and tested multilayer PCB, delivering high efficiency and power density while providing up to 30A of current to the load.

Core Product Features
Evaluation Kit Features
Ready to Use: The evaluation kit is fully assembled and tested, enabling users to commence evaluation immediately.
Flexible Configuration: Key converter parameters—including switching frequency, overcurrent protection threshold, DEM characteristics, DCM mode, voltage loop gain, and PMBus address—can be configured via two external resistors to suit diverse application requirements.
High Efficiency and Power Density: A proven PCB layout achieves high efficiency and power density.

Evaluation Chip (MAX20830) Key Parameters
Input voltage range: 2.7V - 16V
Output voltage range: 0.4V - 5.8V
Output current: Up to 30A
Switching frequency: 500kHz - 2MHz (configurable)
Control mode: Fixed-frequency current-mode control with internal compensation
Package: 4.3mm x 6.55mm FC2QFN

The MAX20830 incorporates an internal 1.8V LDO output to supply the gate driver (VCC) and internal circuitry (AVDD). The device also features an optional LDO input pin (LDOIN) supporting connection to a 2.5V to 5.5V bias input power supply for optimised efficiency.

Protection Features and Applications
Comprehensive Protection Features
The MAX20830 incorporates multiple protection mechanisms to ensure robust and reliable design:
Overcurrent protection: Includes forward and reverse overcurrent protection.
Output overvoltage protection
Overtemperature protection

Typical Application Scenarios
This evaluation kit is primarily intended for the design and evaluation of applications in the following areas:
Data centre power supplies
Communication equipment
Network equipment
Servers and storage
Point-of-load (POL) regulators

Required Evaluation Equipment
When evaluating with the MAX20830EVKIT#, the following equipment is typically required:
A 2.7V to 16V power supply, plus an optional 3.3V external power supply.
A load capable of providing 0A to 30A.
A digital multimeter.
An oscilloscope with appropriate probes.
A Windows PC with an available USB port.
[MAXPOWERTOOL002] USB to SMBus interface (requires separate purchase).
Maxim Digital PowerTool GUI software.

Supply and Service Guarantees
Genuine Product Assurance: Mingjiada Electronics guarantees all supplied components originate from authorised channels, ensuring quality and performance meet original manufacturer standards.
Inventory and Logistics Support: The company operates large-scale intelligent warehousing centres in Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and other locations, stocking over 2 million SKUs to rapidly fulfil customer requirements.

Professional Acquisition Services
Mingjiada Electronics offers long-term, high-value cash recycling for idle evaluation boards and electronic components globally.

Acquisition Process:
Information Submission: Clients provide details such as model numbers and quantities via email or other means.
Professional Assessment and Quotation: Our specialist team conducts swift evaluations based on market conditions, delivering competitive quotations within 24 hours.
Agreement and Logistics: Following price confirmation, contracts are executed. Mingjiada offers complimentary nationwide collection services across multiple cities.
Inspection and Payment: Upon satisfactory goods inspection, full payment is guaranteed within 24 hours.

Contact
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