VICOR VI Chip BCM, User Manual

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VI Chip
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BCM
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Evaluation Board
USER GUIDE | UG:001
Introduction 1
Features 1
Set Up 3
+IN, –IN 3
+ OUT, –OUT 3
Output Voltage
Measurement Jack (J1) 3
Paralleling 3
Input Current
Measurement 4
Efficiency Measurement 4
Recommended Hardware 5
Thermal 5
Caution 5
Ordering Information 5
Contents Page
Introduction
The evaluation board offers a convenient means to evaluate the performance of the Vicor BCM bus
converter and has been optimized for user convenience. Refer to the appropriate BCM data sheet for
performance and operating limits. The data sheets are available for downloading at:
www.vicorpower.com .
It is important to remember the fast response of most BCMs can readily show the limitations of the
source, load and associated wiring connected to the evaluation board. Care should be exercised to
minimize stray source and load impedances in order to fully exercise the BCM.
Please refer to Figure 1 for locations of the input and output connections as viewed from the
component side. Wires may be soldered directly to the pads instead of ring lugs if desired to minimize
circuit impedances.
Features
n n Oscilloscope probe jack for output voltage and ripple measurements
n n Simple to use
n n Ring lug or solder connections
n n Parallelable