Vicor PI2007-EVAL2 12V/15A High Side Active ORing Evaluation Board - Manual

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PI2007-EVAL2 12V/15A High Side Active ORing
Evaluation Board User Guide
Content Page
Introduction ......................................................... 1
Product Description ............................................ 2
Schematic ........................................................... 3
Bill of Material...................................................... 4
Test Procedure .................................................... 5
Recommended Material ...................................... 5
PCB Layout ......................................................... 8
Mechanical Drawing ............................................ 8
The PI2007-EVAL2 Evaluation Board is intended to
acquaint the user with the benefits and features of the
Cool-ORing
®
PI2007 full function Active ORing solution.
It is not designed to be installed in end-use equipment.
Please read this document before setting up the
PI2007-EVAL2 Evaluation Board and refer to the
PI2007 product datasheet for device specifications,
functional description and characteristics.
During operation, the power devices and surrounding
structures can be operated safely at high temperatures.

Remove power and use caution when connecting
and disconnecting test probes and interface lines to
avoid inadvertent short circuits and contact with hot
surfaces.

When testing electronic products always use
approved safety glasses. Follow good laboratory
practice and procedures.
Introduction
The PI2007-EVAL2 allows the user to test the basic
principle and operational characteristics of an Active ORing
function in a redundant power architecture, while also
experiencing the benefits and value of the PI2007 solution
versus conventional Active ORing solutions. The PI2007-
EVAL2 evaluation board is configured to receive two
independent power source inputs, per a typical redundant
power architecture, through two Active ORing channels
that are combined to form a redundant power output.
Each channel contains a PI2007 controller and a 25V N-
channel power MOSFET. The MOSFET foot print can take
an SO-8 or Power SO-8 MOSFET package. Each channel is
capable of up to 15A.
The PI2007-EVAL2 evaluation board is designed with
optimized PCB layout and component placement to
represent a realistic high density final design for an
embedded high side Active ORing solution for 12V Bus
(10V to 14V) applications requiring up to 15A. This
evaluation board is intended as an easy and simple way to
test the electrical and thermal performance of the PI2007
Active ORing controller.
Both dynamic and steady state testing of the PI2007 can be
completed on the PI2007-EVAL2 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 PI2007 can be
found in the PI2007 product data sheet.
 PI2007-EVAL2
Cool-ORing ® Series
Cool-ORing
®
Series
PI2007-EVAL2 Evaluation Board
featuring the Cool-ORing PI2007
Active ORing controller.