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Overview

The ISL8018DEMO1Z demonstration board is intended for use by individuals with requirements for point-of-load applications sourcing from 2.7V to 5.5V. The ISL8018DEMO1Z simple smallest factor demonstration board is used for a quick and easy demonstration of the performance of the ISL8018 low quiescent, high-efficiency synchronous buck regulator.

The ISL8018DEMO1Z is a 20.07mm x 16.51mm, 4-layer FR4 board with 2oz copper in all layers. The complete converter occupies 115.613mm2 area.

Features

  • High-efficiency synchronous buck regulator with up to 97% efficiency
  • ±10% output voltage margining
  • Adjustable current limit
  • Start-up with pre-biased output
  • 1ms or adjustable internal soft-start
  • Soft-stop output discharge during disabled
  • Adjustable frequency from 500kHz to 4MHz and default at 1MHz
  • External synchronization up to 4MHz and master to slave phase shifting capability

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ISL8018DEMO1Z

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Pb (Lead) Free:Yes
ECCN (US):EAR99
HTS (US):8473.30.1180

Add-on Hardware

Additional boards that work with this platform. Some may be required for full functionality or to evaluate specific features.

8A Low Quiescent Current High-Efficiency Synchronous Buck Regulator Evaluation Board

Enables detailed evaluation of the ISL8018 synchronous buck regulator. Designed for validating efficiency, thermal behavior, and control performance.
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