News Release from: Summit Microelectronics
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 22 March 2004
Programme certifies DC/DC convertor compatibility
Summit Microelectronics has begun a programme to certify compatibility of DC/DC convertor modules with its precision marginers and controllers.
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Summit Microelectronics has begun a programme to certify compatibility of DC/DC convertor modules with its precision marginers and controllers, and is already working with several initial participants. The programme, called "Summit Certified", is an extension of an informal procedure that Summit has been conducting for some time at the request of a leading network communications company. The programme exists to broaden and accelerate this process.
The "Summit Certified" programme benefits DC/DC convertor makers by making it easier for their customers to verify that their products are compatible with Summit Microelectronics' precision controllers.
Likewise, the programme makes it easier for the growing list of end users who have designed in Summit controllers such as the award-winning SMM665 (AnalogZone product of the year) to select modules that they can be confident will work in their application.
After testing by Summit, a report is provided confirming that the tested convertor margins up and down, sequences up and down, and functions in active DC output control (ADOC) mode with the SMM665.
The report shows output voltage accuracy versus setpoint from the convertor both with ADOC in operation and not in operation, and shows accuracy of margining; these are done at near maximum load, mid-load and at light current load.
Tested modules receiving certification are listed on the Summit website.
The "Summit Certified" logo is then authorised for inclusion by manufacturers on the datasheets of their modules receiving certification from Summit.
The certification reference design is published by both Summit Microelectronics and the module maker.
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