MCP1012
1W DEMONSTRATION BOARD
USER’S GUIDE
2020 Microchip Technology Inc.
DS50002932A-page 13
Chapter 2. Installation and Operation
2.1
GETTING STARTED
In order to use and evaluate the capabilities of the MCP1012, several hardware tools
are required and several guidelines will be followed.
2.1.1
Required Hardware Tools
• MCP1012 1W Demonstration Board (DT100118)
• 120–500 VDC, min. 0.5A DC HV power supply
• 15.0 VDC, min. 0.5A DC power supply
• 5.0 VDC, min. 100 mA DC power supply (only for Sleep/Wake-Up functions
testing)
• DC Voltmeter
• Jumpers (2.54 mm)
• Oscilloscope (optional)
• Signal Generator (optional)
2.1.2
Recommendations before Starting the Setup Process
• Place the MCP1012 1W Demonstration Board on a non-conductive surface
when connected to the DC power supplies.
• Do not come into contact with the demonstration board while it is connected to
the DC HV power supply.
• Disconnect the demonstration board from the DC power supplies before
performing any work on the MCP1012 1W Demonstration Board.
• Connect instruments that have earth-referenced inputs (such as most
oscilloscopes) only if the galvanic separation is present against the AC mains, or
use a 1:1 transformer for supplying the demonstration board.
Failure to adhere to these guidelines may result in damage to the demo unit, the tests
instruments, and/or can put in danger the person conducting the tests.
2.2
SETUP PROCEDURE
The functionality of the MCP1012 1W Demonstration Board can be evaluated through
seven different setups, which are described in the following chapters.
