MCP1603 BUCK CONVERTER

EVALUATION BOARD USER’S GUIDE

© 2007 Microchip Technology Inc.

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Table of Contents

Preface ........................................................................................................................... 1

Introduction............................................................................................................ 1

Document Layout .................................................................................................. 1

Conventions Used in this Guide ............................................................................ 2

Recommended Reading........................................................................................ 2

The Microchip Web Site ........................................................................................ 3

Customer Support ................................................................................................. 3

Document Revision History ................................................................................... 3

Chapter 1. Product Overview ....................................................................................... 5

1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 5

1.2 What is the MCP1603 Buck Converter Evaluation Board? ............................ 6

1.3 What the MCP1603 Buck Converter Evaluation Board Kit includes .............. 6

Chapter 2. Installation and Operation ......................................................................... 7

2.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................... 7

2.2 Features ......................................................................................................... 7

2.3 Getting Started ............................................................................................... 7

Appendix A. Schematic and Layouts ........................................................................... 9

A.1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 9

A.2 Board - Schematic ....................................................................................... 10

A.3 Board - Top Silk Layer ................................................................................. 11

A.4 Board - Top Metal Layer .............................................................................. 12

A.5 Board - Bottom Metal Layer ......................................................................... 13

Appendix B. Bill Of Materials (BOM) .......................................................................... 15

Worldwide Sales and Service .................................................................................... 16