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PI2161-EVAL1 User Guide Rev. 1.0

Evaluation Board User Guide

Content

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

Product Description................................................ 2

Schematic. .............................................................. 2

Bill of Materials ...................................................... 3

Test Procedure: ...................................................... 4

Recommended Material......................................... 4

PCB layout .............................................................. 7

Mechanical drawing. .............................................. 7

The PI2161-EVAL1 Evaluation Board is intended to

acquaint the user with the benefits and features of the

PI2161 full function Load Disconnect

Switch solution. It is not designed to be installed in end-

use equipment.

Please read this document before setting up the

PI2161-EVAL1 Evaluation Board and refer to the

PI2161 product datasheet for device specifications,

functional description and characteristics.

During operation, the power devices and surrounding

structures can be operated safely at high temperatures.

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Remove power and use caution when connecting

and disconnecting test probes and interface lines to

avoid inadvertent short circuits and contact with hot

surfaces.

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When testing electronic products always use

approved safety glasses. Follow good laboratory

practice and procedures.

Introduction

The PI2161-EVAL1 allows the user to test the basic

principles and operational characteristics of a Load Switch

function, while also experiencing the benefits and value of

the PI2161 solution. The PI2161-EVAL1 evaluation board is

configured to be installed between the input power source

and the load. PI2161 is capable of up to 12A, and is

suitable for a bus voltage up to 48V.

The PI2161-EVAL1 evaluation board is designed with an

optimized PCB layout and component placement to

represent a realistic high density final design for an

embedded Load Switch solution for 48V BUS applications

requiring up to 12A. This evaluation board is intended as

an easy and simple way to test the electrical and thermal

performance of the PI2161 Full-Function Load Switch

solution.

Both dynamic and steady state testing of the PI2161 can be

completed on the PI2161-EVAL1 evaluation board, in

addition to using the key features of the product. Dynamic

testing can be completed under a variety of system level

fault conditions to check for response time to faults.

This document provides basic instructions for initial start-

up and configuration of the evaluation board. Further

information on the functionality of the PI2161 can be

found in the PI2161 product datasheet.

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PI2161-EVAL1

 Series

Series

PI2161-EVAL1 Evaluation Board featuring

the Cool-Switch PI2161 Full-Function Load

Disconnect Switch.