MAX1638VRM

The MAX1638VRM evaluation kit (EV kit) provides a digitally programmable output voltage between 1.3V and 3.5V from a 5V input supply. It delivers up to 14A output current with greater than 90% efficiency. The MAX1638 features 1% output accuracy as well as 1% AC-load regulation.The EV kit operates at a 600kHz switching frequency and has excellent dynamic response to correct for fast output transients.

A separate test-fixture PC board emulates a system motherboard and contains a 22F ceramic capacitor that models the local CPU bypass capacitors. The test fixture also puts the GlitchCatcher MOSFETs on the correct side of the VRM connector, in order to reduce stray inductance.