Analog Devices Inc. EVAL-LT3073-AZ Evaluation Board

Analog Devices Inc. EVAL-LT3073-AZ Evaluation Board is configured to evaluate the operation of the LT3073. The LT3073 is a 3A, ultra-low noise, high power-supply rejection ratio (PSRR), and 45mV dropout ultra-fast linear regulator. The EVAL-LT3073-AZ requires an external BIAS voltage (VBIAS) that is at least 1.2V higher than VOUT and is between 2.375V and 5.5V.

The ADI LT3073 on the EVAL-LT3073-AZ requires few external components, simplifying a circuit design. The carefully printed circuit board (PCB) design helps optimize noise, PSRR, load transient response, and VOUT regulation performance. Meanwhile, the LT3073 requires capacitors for the internal reference, power input, BIASF pin, and power output. The internal reference is bypassed with a 16V, 0805 sized, 4.7μF capacitor to decrease output noise and program the soft-start. Larger capacitor case sizes and higher voltage ratings reduce 1/f noise for otherwise identical capacitors. The 22μF capacitor at the circuit output was selected for high-frequency PSRR performance and to minimize VOUT deviation during load transients.

Features

  • 0.6V to 5.5V input voltage range
  • 2.375V to 5.5V BIAS voltage range
  • 0.5V to 4.2V jumpers program output voltage according to the selection matrix
  • 3A maximum output current
  • BNC connectors for noise and PSRR measurement
  • Jumper and resistor combinations select either 3.72A or 1.5A output current limit and commensurate monitoring or disable programmed current limit and monitoring
  • Jumper turns the regulator on or off
  • Terminals provide output current, temperature, and output regulation status monitoring
  • ±2.5% jumper to margin output voltage
  • The VIOC pin of the LT3073 manages power dissipation and PSRR
  • Banana jacks minimize VIN and VOUT connection voltage drops
  • VO+, VO−, and VI+ terminals for regulation and dropout monitoring
  • Thermally enhanced, 22-lead, 3mm × 4mm x 0.95mm, LQFN package

Required Equipment

  • DC power supplies
  • Multimeters for voltage and current measurements
  • Electronic or resistive load

PCB Layout

Analog Devices Inc. EVAL-LT3073-AZ Evaluation Board

Analog Devices Inc. EVAL-LT3073-AZ Evaluation Board