MAX5915EVKIT:Evaluation Kit for the MAX5915

The MAX5915 evaluation kit (EV kit) is a fully assembled and tested surface-mount dual hot-swap controller circuit board for two PCI 2.2 server line cards. The circuit uses a MAX5915 IC in a 28-pin TSSOP package. The EV kit provides independent power control for the +3.3V, +5V, ±12V, and +3.3V auxiliary outputs to the PCI 2.2 connectors (A/B channels). The EV kit demonstrates the MAX5915 IC's overcurrent shutdown, output undervoltage monitoring, power-on reset (POR), and fault-reporting capabilities for channels A and B. The MAX5915 IC controls the two separate external N-channel MOSFETs for the +5V and +3.3V outputs, respectively. The MAX5915 has internal MOSFETs that control the ±12V and +3.3V auxiliary outputs of both channels. Isolation switches are provided for both channels' +3.3V and +3.3V auxiliary supplies and to enable/disable both channels independently. The EV kit can also be configured to demonstrate a dual hot-swap design without using the PCI 3.3V/64-bit and 5V/64-bit PCI connectors.

Key Features
  • Demonstrates PCI 2.2 Dual Hot-Swap Design (3.3V/5V PCI Card Designs)
  • Independent Output Controls provide for each Channel
    • +3.3V and up to 7.6A (Adjustable)
    • +5V and up to 5A (Adjustable)
    • +12V and up to 0.5A
    • -12V and up to 0.1A
    • +3.3V AUX and up to 0.375A
  • Evaluates Hot Swapping 3.3V/64-Bit and 5V/64-Bit PCI Line Cards
  • Demonstrates Overcurrent Protection with Status Report
  • Monitors Output Undervoltage for +3.3V, +5V, ±12V, and +3.3V AUX with Status Report
  • Independent 3.3V AUX Output with Separate ON/OFF Control
  • Latched After-Fault Conditions (+3.3V, +5V, ±12V)
  • Power-On Reset and Fault Status Reporting
  • Independent On/Off Controls for Channels A/B
  • Surface-Mount Components
  • Fully Assembled and Tested
Applications/Uses
  • PCI 2.2 Server
  • PCI Server
  • RAID
DataSheet
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MAX5915EVKIT Data SheetMAX5915EVKIT.pdf
Ordering Information
Part NumberStatusRecommended ReplacementPackage
MAX5915EVKITNo Longer AvailableEVKIT;
MAX5915EVKIT.pdf MAX5915EVKIT