GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This Evaluation Kit allows the ADM1070 negative voltage Hot Swap Controller to be easily evaluated. The ADM1070 provides undervoltage and overvoltage protection by monitoring the supply voltage and provides robust current limiting by monitoring the load current. The device uses a FET in the power path to control the load current. The complete data sheet for the ADM1070 is available from Analog Devices and should be consulted in conjunction with this document.

FEATURES

Full Evaluation Kit for the ADM1070 Hot Swap Controller

Kit Contains Two Boards

Main Evaluation Board for Bench Evaluation

Micro Evaluation Board to Drop into User’s System

Both Boards Feature

On-Board FET to Control Load Current

Programmable Operating Voltage Range (R1/R2 Ratio)

Programmable Current Limit Levels (Value of RSENSE)

Choice of Default or Custom Timing Values

Main Evaluation Board Features

Edge Connectors Allow for Simulation of Real

Hot Swap Events with ADM1070 Residing on Plug-In

Module or Backplane

External Signals Can Be Switched in through SMB

Connectors to Override VIN, SENSE, and UV/OV Signals

Microboard Features

Drops onto a User’s System, Replacing the Current

Hot Swap Device