MAX5069A

The MAX5069A evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled and tested circuit board that contains a high-efficiency, 120W isolated push-pull DC-DC converter. The circuit is configured for a +12V output voltage and provides up to 10A of output current. The circuit can be powered from either a +36V to +72V or -36V to -72V DC source, as used in the telecom/datacom markets, industrial environments, or in automotive 42V power systems.

High efficiency up to 91% is achieved at 10A while using two n-channel primary-side MOSFETs switching at up to 90% combined duty cycle. On the secondary-side, reduced output-voltage ripple and high efficiency is achieved through full-wave rectification from a center- tapped planar transformer. Galvanic isolation up to 500V is achieved by an optocoupler and the planar surface- mount transformer. The optocoupler helps in providing isolated secondary-side regulation.