USER GUIDE | UG:001
VI Chip® BCM® Evaluation Board
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Introduction
Introduction
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The evaluation board offers a convenient means to evaluate the performance of the Vicor BCM bus
converter and has been optimized for user convenience. Refer to the appropriate BCM data sheet for
performance and operating limits. The data sheets are available for downloading at:
www.vicorpower.com.
Features
Set Up
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+IN, –IN
It is important to remember the fast response of most BCMs can readily show the limitations of the
source, load and associated wiring connected to the evaluation board. Care should be exercised to
minimize stray source and load impedances in order to fully exercise the BCM.
+ OUT, –OUT
Output Voltage
Measurement Jack (J1)
Please refer to Figure 1 for locations of the input and output connections as viewed from the
component side. Wires may be soldered directly to the pads instead of ring lugs if desired to minimize
circuit impedances.
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Paralleling
Input Current
Measurement
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Efficiency Measurement
Recommended Hardware
Thermal
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5
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Caution
Ordering Information
Features
ꢀnOscilloscope probe jack for output voltage and ripple measurements
ꢀnSimple to use
ꢀnRing lug or solder connections
ꢀnParallelable
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