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DEMO MANUAL DC1540B
Figure 1. Single LTC2977 Demo Setup Using DC1540B
Demo System Hardware
Hardware required:
1. PC + USB cable
2. 12V, >0.5A power supply
3. USB to I
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C/SMBus/PMBus Controller
4. DC1540B = D DC1361B
DOWNLOAD GUI TO YOUR PC
LTpowerPlay can be downloaded from www.linear.com/ltpowerplay. Complete instructions are located there.
What Can You Do With This Demo System ?
• Prototype your system. You can change the nominal
V
OUT
’s of the modules to match your system. You can
also change the range and resolution of margining. Set
sequencing. Set OV/UV limits. And much more!
• Create your own configuration that you can store in the
EEPROM of the LTC2977 or save to a file. This file can
be used to order pre-programmed parts.
• Test most conceivable fault scenarios. All outputs can
be shorted.