DDB103R3

EVB User Guide

Quick Start Guide:

Pin Description

Vin 3.8V – 60V Supply In

GND Common PCB ground

PGND PCB Input GND

Vout Output voltage (5V)

J1 Enable device using jumper

J2 Disable device using jumper

Configures switching frequency to 500

J3
kHz or 2.5 MHz using jumpers.
Figure 1: DDB103R3 Demo Board Configures the MSYNC operation to
J4,
PWM, PFM or External Clock operation
ExtClk
using jumpers
Configure internal or external soft start
J5
using jumpers
Configures BIAS pin to Vout, PGND or
J6
external voltage source (using ExtSupply)
Connect external voltage source on the
Ext_EN
enable pin
Table 1: DDB103R3 Pin Description

Figure 2: DDB103R3 Demo Board Test Setup

The DDB103R3 demo board has a simple layout and allows access to the appropriate signals through test points. To evaluate the
performance of the DDB103R3, follow the procedure below:

1) Set jumpers to default positions. For more information about jumper configuration, please see page 2.
2) Connect a DC power supply between the VIN and GND terminals.
3) Connect the load to the VOUT and GND terminals.
4) Check all connections, then turn on the power supply.
5) The EVM board should now power up with a 5V output voltage.

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Jumper Configuration:
Note: A pale-blue row indicates the default jumper position.

J1/J2 Effect on DDB103R3

Header on J1 Enables the AP66x00Q/AP64x03Q device
Header on J2 Disables the AP66x00Q/AP64x03Q device

Neither/Both
Not recommended
Connected

J3 Effect on DDB103R3
Header on
Switching frequency of the AP66x00Q/AP64x03Q set to 500 kHz
pin 1 and 2
Header on
Switching frequency of the AP66x00Q/AP64x03Q to 2.5MHz
pin 2 and 3
Neither/Both
Not recommended
Connected

J4 Effect on DDB103R3
Header on top 2
MSYNC to forced PWM (VCC) operation
(horizontal) pins

Header on middle 2 MSYNC to an external clock source on MSYNC pin for synchronization with
(horizontal) pins positive edge trigger and PWM.

Header on bottom 2
MSYNC to PFM (GND) operation
(horizontal) pins
Neither/Both
Not recommended
Connected

J5 Effect on DDB103R3
Header on left
Connect GND through capacitor for default external soft start
2 (horizontal) pins

Header on right
Connect VCC for internal soft start of 1.7ms
2 (horizontal) pins

Neither/Both
Not recommended
Connected

J6 Effect on DDB103R3
Header on top 2
Connect BIAS pin to VOUT
(horizontal) pins
Header on middle 2
Connect an external voltage source on BIAS pin (<15 V)
(horizontal) pins
Header on bottom 2
Connect BIAS pin to PGND
(horizontal) pins
Neither/Both
Not recommended
Connected

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Description:

TVS

Input RVP

Figure 3: Picture of the DDB103R3 Demo Board

The DDB103R3 Demo Board showcases the AP66x00Q/AP64x03Q 3A DC-DC buck converter, the AP74700Q ideal diode controller, and
an EMI input filter. It demonstrates a system-level solution with reverse voltage protection, ISO 7637-2 transient pulse protection (using a
suitable TVS), EMI filtering that passes CISPR 25 Class 5, and the DC-DC buck converter.

The input filter (as shown in figure 3 within the red square) contains a common mode choke with capacitors on either side in a Pi
configuration. This is connected in series with an LC low pass filter containing an inductor and a capacitor. This combination makes the
board CISPR 25 class 5 compliant.

Figure 4: EMC Sweep of DDB103R3 from 100 kHz – 200 MHz, 13.5Vin, 3A load, against CISPR 25 Class 5 limits

The TVS is highlighted in light blue; this provides the board with ISO7367-2 pulse protection (the SMF4L30CAQ, for example, is a suitable
choice).

The input RVP section of the board is highlighted in green and consist of the AP74700Q.

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Description (continued):
The AP74700Q is a ±65V ideal diode MOSFET controller which provides a low-loss 20mV forward voltage drop rectifier in unidirectional
power paths, as well as reverse voltage. The AP74700Q supports a wide input operation range from 3.2V to 65V, allowing control of many
popular DC rail voltages such as 12V, 24V, or higher automotive battery systems. The 3.2V input voltage support fits for severe cold crank
requirements in automotive systems. The AP74700Q can withstand and protect the loads from reverse voltages down to -65V.

The MOSFET design requirements of the AP74700Q are:

• 60V VDS(MAX) and ±20V VGS(MAX)

• RDS(ON) @ILoad(Nominal): (20 mV/ ILoad(Nominal)) ≤ RDS(ON)
• MOSFET gate threshold voltage VTH: 2V maximum

Due to the DDB103R3’s 3x3 footprint and the AP74700Q’s design requirements, the DMTH6016LFVWQ is the best choice of MOSFET
(Q1).

The AP66x00Q/AP64x03Q (highlighted in yellow) are adjustable switching frequency, internally compensated, synchronous DC-DC buck
converter families. The AP66x00Q family has a VIN range of 3.8V-60V, and the AP64x03Q family has a VIN of 3.8V-40V. The
AP66x00Q/AP64x03Q device families fully integrate a high-side power MOSFET and low-side power MOSFET to provide high-efficiency
step-down DC-DC conversion.

The AP66x00Q/AP64x03Q enables continuous load currents of up to 2A/3A, with efficiency as high as 95%. It features current mode
control operation, which enables easy loop stabilization supporting a wide range of capacitive loads. The AP66x00Q/AP64x03Q simplifies
board layout with its high level of integration and minimal external components.

The AP66x00Q/AP64x03Q is available in the U-QFN4040-16/SWP package.

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Schematic Diagram:

Figure 5: Schematic Diagram of the DDB103R3 Demo Board

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Board Layers (top view):
Top Layer:

Mid Layer 1:

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Board Layers (top view) (continued):
Mid Layer 2:

Bottom Layer:

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BILL OF MATERIALS for DDB103R3 EVM:

Quantity Idents Description Footprint

1 U2 AP66x00Q/AP64x03Q U-QFN4040-16/SWP

1 U1 AP74700Q SOT26

1 Q1 DMTH6016LFVWQ PowerDI3333-8

1 D1 SMF4Lxx(C)AQ DO-219AA

1 C1 10uF X7R Ceramic SMD Capacitor 1210

1 C2 1uF X7R Ceramic SMD Capacitor 1210

2 C9, C10 22uF X7R Ceramic Capacitor 1210

1 C12 100nF X7R Ceramic Capacitor 0805

1 C4 100pF X7R Ceramic Capacitor 0805

1 C17 22nF X7R Ceramic Capacitor 0805

2 C22, C23 47nF X7R Ceramic Capacitor 0603

2.2uF X7R Ceramic SMD
1 C6 0805
Capacitor
3 C7, C13, C16 1uF X7R Ceramic SMD Capacitor 0805

3 C5, C21, C20 1uF X7R Ceramic SMD Capacitor 0603C

100nF X7R Ceramic SMD
4 C8, C1, C24, C18 0603C
Capacitor
ExtClk, ExtSupply,
4 1 pin header 0.1” 1W
ExtSupply1

2 J1, J2 2W header 0.1” 2W

2 J3, J5 2W header 0.1” 2W

2 J4.J6 6W header 0.1” 6W

Common-mode Choke, BOURNS
1 L1 7mm x 6mm x 3.5mm
SRF7035A-102Y
Coilcraft XGL5050-682MEC,
1 L2 5050
6.8uH, 6.2A

Coilcraft XGL5030-682MEC,
6.8uH, 5.5A (500 kHz)
1 L3 5030/4030
Coilcraft XGL4030-122MEC,
1.2uH, 9A (2.5 MHz)

5 R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 Resistor 0805

4 Vin, Vout, PGND, GND Test eyelets 1.6mm test eyelets

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