MCP16301
To calculate the shunt resistance, the maximum IBOOST
and IZ current are used at the minimum input voltage
(Equation 4-2).
EQUATION 4-2: SHUNT RESISTANCE
RSH
=
V----I--N---M----I--N-----–----V----Z-
IBoost + IZ
VZ and IZ can be found on the Zener diode
manufacturer’s data sheet. Typical IZ = 1 mA.
VIN
15V to 30V
CIN
BOOST
EN
MCP16301 SW
VIN
FB
GND
Boost Diode VZ = 7.5V
CB
L
FW Diode
COUT
VOUT
12V
RTOP
RBOT
Boost Diode
VZ = 7.5V
VIN
12V
CIN
BOOST
EN
MCP16301 SW
VIN
FB
GND
CB
L
FW Diode
COUT
VOUT
2V
RTOP
RBOT
FIGURE 4-4:
Series Regulator Boost Supply.
Series regulator applications use a Zener diode to drop
the excess voltage. The series regulator bias source
can be input or output voltage derived, as shown in
Figure 4-4. The boost supply must remain between
3.0V and 5.5V at all times for proper circuit operation.
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