CAT3200DB1 Demonstration Board For The CAT3200 DC - DC Converter

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CAT3200DB1 Demonstration Board for the CAT3200 DC - DC Converter

Denisa Stefan, Applications Engineer
denisa.stefan@catsemi.com
1. INTRODUCTION
This document describes the CAT3200DB1 Demonstration Board for the CAT3200 charge-pump, DC-to-DC
converter. This board shows a typical application of the CAT3200-5 driving multiple white LEDs in parallel.
The CAT3200 and CAT3200-5 are DC-to-DC boost converters that deliver a regulated output voltage. The
CAT3200-5 has a fixed 5V output, and the CAT3200 has an adjustable output. These devices provide a regulated
output voltage from a 2.7 to 4.5V input voltage with output loads up to 100 mA.
A shutdown control input allows the device to be placed in a low-power mode. In this mode of operation the load is
disconnected from the input supply voltage and quiescent current is less than 1µA.
Detailed descriptions and electrical characteristics of the CAT3200/3200-5 are in the device data sheet.
2. CAT3200DB1 BOARD HARDWARE AND OPERATION
The demonstration board uses the CAT3200-5 to drive six white LEDs in parallel from a 3V battery. The board
schematic is shown in Figure 1.
VA
R5
R4 100K 47k
VA
C3 1uF
8
6 - U2B
7 T3
C1
6
VA 5 +
10n LM393 T1
C+
C-
S1 VA D7 D8 D9 D10 D11
4
R1 5 1 D6
VIN VOUT
100K R3
BT PUSHBT C2
3V 1uF
C4 1uF
R2 100K
VA 100K R10 R6 R7 R8 R9 R15
VA
VA T2 3 2
SHDN GND
R11
8
100K R14 <>

2 U2A 47K U1 T4
-
1 CAT3200-5
R13
3 +
100K LM393
4
R12
51K
Figure 1. CAT3200DB1 Demo Board Schematic
© 2003 by Catalyst Semiconductor, Inc.

Characteristics subject to change without notice 1 Document No. 6030, Rev. A
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A high switching frequency (2MHz) enables the use of small, external ceramic capacitors: one flying capacitor (C3)
and two small bypass capacitors at VIN (C2) and VOUT (C4).
The six white LEDs are connected in parallel to the 5V regulated output voltage of the CAT3200-5 using series
resistors. The LED current is set to a value of 15 mA to 20 mA to ensure a pure “white” light The total current through
the six LEDs should be less than or equal to the 100mA maximum output current of the CAT3200.
The board is powered through an attached battery pack (two 1.5V AA batteries). The power is applied through the S1
switch. To maximize the battery life, the input supply voltage is connected only when the momentary push-button
switch, S1, is pushed.
LED Brightness Control

The board hardware provides a PWM signal connected to the shutdown input (SHDN) of the CAT3200-5. The user
can adjust the duty cycle of the signal applied to the SHDN pin using the linear slide potentiometer, R13, mounted on
the left edge, back side of the board. The LEDs can be turned off or adjusted in brightness.
Table 1 presents the component list for this demo board. The component placement is shown in Figure 2.
CAT3200DB1 Demo Board List of Components
Name Description Manufacturer Part Number Units
Regulated Charge Pump DC-DC Catalyst

U1 CAT3200ES6-5 1
Converter, SOT23 - 6pin (1mm Height) Semiconductor
Texas
U2 Dual Comparator, +-18V, 300ns, SO8 LM393D-SMD 1
Instruments
C1 Ceramic Capacitor 10 nF, SMT 1206 Kemet CVNF010K12X 1
C2,C3,C4 Ceramic Capacitor 1 µF, SMT 1206 Kemet CVUF1K12Y 3
D6, D7, D8,

White LED SMT Nichia NSCW100 6
D9, D10, D11
R1, R2, R3,
100kohm Resistor, SMT 1206, 5% VISHAY CR1206K100 5
R4, R11
R5, R14 47kohm Resistor, SMT 1206, 5% VISHAY CR1206K047 2
R6, R7, R8,

82ohm Resistor, SMT 1206, 5% VISHAY CR1206E082 6
R9, R10, R15
R12 51kohm Resistor, SMT 1206, 5% VISHAY CR1206K051 1
R13 100kohm Linear Potentiometer CTS 448 UC2 104 BDN 1
S1 Momentary Contact Switch (on)-off Diptronics Digi-Key SW404-ND 1
T1, T2, T3, T4 Turret Pin Mill-Max 2710-1-00-01-00-00-07-0 4
BTH Battery Holder for 2 AA Cells, PC Mount Keystone Digi-Key 2462K-ND 1
Table 1. CAT3200DB1 Demo Board List of Components
Document No. 6030, Rev. A

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Figure 2. CAT3200DB1 Component Placement – Top Side
Document No. 6030, Rev. A

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Phone: 408.542.1000 Revison: A
Fax: 408.542.1200 Issue date: 8/20/03
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2. CAT3200DB1 BOARD HARDWARE AND OPERATION

100K R14 <>

Figure 1. CAT3200DB1 Demo Board Schematic

© 2003 by Catalyst Semiconductor, Inc.

LED Brightness Control

CAT3200DB1 Demo Board List of Components

Name Description Manufacturer Part Number Units

Regulated Charge Pump DC-DC Catalyst

C1 Ceramic Capacitor 10 nF, SMT 1206 Kemet CVNF010K12X 1

C2,C3,C4 Ceramic Capacitor 1 µF, SMT 1206 Kemet CVUF1K12Y 3

D6, D7, D8,

R5, R14 47kohm Resistor, SMT 1206, 5% VISHAY CR1206K047 2

R6, R7, R8,

R12 51kohm Resistor, SMT 1206, 5% VISHAY CR1206K051 1

R13 100kohm Linear Potentiometer CTS 448 UC2 104 BDN 1

S1 Momentary Contact Switch (on)-off Diptronics Digi-Key SW404-ND 1

T1, T2, T3, T4 Turret Pin Mill-Max 2710-1-00-01-00-00-07-0 4

BTH Battery Holder for 2 AA Cells, PC Mount Keystone Digi-Key 2462K-ND 1

Table 1. CAT3200DB1 Demo Board List of Components

Document No. 6030, Rev. A

Figure 2. CAT3200DB1 Component Placement – Top Side

Document No. 6030, Rev. A

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