3 dc/dc conversion designs, 1 creating a new design, 3 .1 creating a new design – Maxim Integrated EE-Sim User Manual
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EE-Sim User Guide
3 DC/DC Conversion Designs
As a registered member of the Maxim Integrated online community, you can
use the Maxim EE-Sim
®
DC-DC Conversion tool to design, simulate, analyze,
and purchase a variety of power solutions, including step-up, step-down, and
isolated configurations.
EE-Sim automatically creates a circuit schematic based on your requirements,
saving you precious design time and resources. Set up and complete your
simulations in just minutes. You can also take advantage of the following
additional features of EE-Sim:
• Share your designs with a colleague.
• Order a Bill of Materials (BOM) from your preferred distributor.
• Print a complete report.
• Download your own free version of EE-Sim.
While you are online using EE-Sim, don’t forget to explore the other features
and benefits of online membership with Maxim Integrated.
3.1 Creating a New Design
You can use EE-Sim to create an unlimited number of new designs. After
entering your detailed input requirements, you can generate an interactive
schematic with components you can modify.
1. Open your web browser and navigate to
.
2. Click
Start the EE-Sim tool or Login if you are a returning user.
3. If you are logged in, skip ahead to the next step. If you are not logged in
automatically, complete the
Member Login page:
a. In the
Email Address field, enter the email address that you used
when you registered.
b. In the
Password field, enter the password for your Maxim account.
c. Click the
Log Me In button.
d. On the
Login Successful page, click Start the EE-Sim tool.
4. On the
New tab, select DC/DC Conversion.
5. Expand a category to view a list of Maxim products.
6. (Optional) Click
to view additional product information, including
ordering details and the product data sheet.
7. Click the part number to create a new design based on that part.
8. The
Design Requirements page appears. EE-Sim displays the part
number you selected in the upper left corner.
For example:
Part Number: MAX17598
Design Name: Not Saved
9. Continue to the next section for instructions on developing your design.