Analog Devices ADN8831 Installation and operating instructions

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Using the ADN8831 TEC Controller Evaluation Board
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INTRODUCTION
The ADN8831 is a thermoelectric cooler (TEC) controller
that drives medium power TECs (<4 A current) with excellent
temperature control resolution, stability, and high power
efficiency. The ADN8831 integrates two high performance
amplifiers dedicated to temperature sensing and thermal loop
compensation, allowing direct interface to a thermistor, a resistive
temperature device (RTD), or other temperature sensors.
When used in conjunction with the ADN8831 data sheet, this
application note describes how to configure the ADN8831-EVALZ
evaluation board (Version 4.0), and how to develop a real TEC
control circuit with an ADN8831. The ADN8831 data sheet
provides the detailed technical specifications and internal
functional block diagrams, as well as the application design
guidelines.
Important layout design guidelines are available in the
Evaluation Board Layout section of this application note.
EVALUATION BOARD DESCRIPTION
The ADN8831 evaluation board offers a configurable design
platform to work with various TECs and thermistors. On the
evaluation board, the ADN8831 delivers and controls a bidirec-
tional TEC current using two pairs of complementary MOSFETs
in an H-bridge configuration.
With the on-board, adjustable components, the evaluation
board provides configurability of temperature setpoint, tem-
perature setpoint range, TEC current and/or voltage limits, and
a PID compensation network. The temperature setpoint range
(factory default) circuit, optimized to work with 10 kΩ negative
temperature coefficient thermistors, can also work with other
types of temperature sensors. The tunable PID compensation
network allows the characteristic matching between the control
circuit and the thermal load for achieving the fastest response
time and temperature control stability. A green LED illuminates
when the TEMOUT voltage is within ±100 mV of the TEMPSET
setpoint voltage.
FUNCTIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAM
TEC
THERMISTOR
ON
OFF
ON
STANDBY
LED
ADN8831
ADN8831 EVALUATION BOARD
POWER
SUPPLY
EXTERNAL
COMPONENTS
TUNABLE
COMPENSATION NETWORK
SETPOINT
TEMPERATURE
RANGE
CONFIGURATION
POTENTIOMETERS
SETPOINT
TEMPERATURE
ADJUSTMENT
POTENTIOMETER
CURRENT AND
VOLTAGE LIMIT
CONFIGURATION
POTENTIOMETERS
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Figure 1. Functional Block Diagram of ADN8831 Evaluation Board

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ...................................................................................... 1
Evaluation Board Description......................................................... 1
Functional Block Diagram .............................................................. 1
Getting Started .................................................................................. 3
Switches and Potentiometers ...................................................... 3
Quick Start..................................................................................... 4
Configure Setpoint Temperature Range.................................... 4
Configure the Setpoint Temperature ......................................... 5
Set the Output Current Limits.................................................... 5
Set the Output Voltage Limit .......................................................6
Monitor the TEC Voltage .............................................................6
Monitor the TEC Current ............................................................6
Temperature Compensation ........................................................6
Adjust the PWM Switching Frequency ......................................7
Multiple Unit Evaluation..............................................................7
Evaluation Board Layout ..................................................................8
Evaluation Board Schematic and Artwork ................................9

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GETTING STARTED
The ADN8831-E VA L Z , shown in Figure 2, is set by factory
default to deliver about 2 A bidirectional TEC current while
working with a 10 kΩ thermistor at 25°C.
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Figure 2. Top View of the Evaluation Board
The factory default setting determines the on-board component
values of the temperature-to-voltage converter circuit and the
PID circuit shown in Figure 3. With the on-board switches and
potentiometers, the circuits in Figure 3 can be adapted to work
with most TEC and thermistors used in telecommunications.
R1
R2
R
TH
R3 CD RD CI
TEMPOUT TEMPSET
OUT2
V
REF
RP
V
REF
2
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CF
RI
Figure 3. Temperature and Compensation Network Circuits
Referring to Figure 3, note that TEMPOUT refers to voltage signal
outputs from Pin 4 (OUT1) and TEMPSET, a voltage signal,
applied to Pin 5 (IN2P). These terms are used throughout this
application note.
SWITCHES AND POTENTIOMETERS
Table 1. Switch Settings
Switch Function Default
S1
CD
1 uF
S2 RD 24.9 kΩ
S3 RI 249 kΩ
S4 RP 249 kΩ
S5 CI 470 nF
S6 Standby/shutdown Up/up
Switch S6, Left Hand Side: Standby Control
The ADN8831 is placed in standby mode when Switch S6 (the
left hand side knob) is down. When the knob is up (default), the
ADN8831 is released from standby mode. In standby mode, all
circuits, with the exception of the VREF and SYNCO outputs of
the ADN8831, are powered off.
Switch S6, Right Hand Side: Shutdown Control
The ADN8831 is in shutdown mode when Switch S6 (the right
hand side knob) is down. When the knob is up (default), the
ADN8831 is released from shutdown mode. In shutdown mode,
the ADN8831 is powered off.
Switches S1, S2, S3, S4, and S5: Adjustable Components
for an Optimal PID Compensation Network
Switches S1, S2, S3, S4, and S5 provide PID network component
adjustability for CD, RD, RI, RP, and CI as shown in Figure 3.
After connecting one TEC to an ADN8831-E VA L Z , a thermal
oscillation may occur. To squelch the oscillation, optimize the
system settling time, and to control the TEC temperature
precisely, PID network component tuning is necessary.
10µF 4.7µF 2.2µF 1µF 470µF
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Figure 4. Switch Position for Switch S1
When a switch knob is in the up position, the value listed below
the switch knob is an increment to the component. For example,
Switch S1 determines the CD value in Figure 3 and Figure 9.
Switch S1 shows the up knobs for the 4.7 μF and the 1 μF (note
that these knobs are set to the upper position). In this example,
the value of CD is
4.7 μF + 1 μF = 5.7 μF
The same principle applies to Switches S1, S2, S3, S4, and S5.
On-Board Potentiometers
The ADN8831-EVALZ has the following on-board potentio-
meters to adjust the component values (shown in Figure 3) and
to configure the TEC current limitation at both cooling and
heating modes.
The default settings are shown in Table 2.
Table 2. Potentiometer Settings
Potentiometer Function Default
R1 Temperature compensation network 17.5 kΩ
R2 Temperature compensation network 7.5 kΩ
R3 Temperature compensation network 81.3 kΩ
W1 TEMPSET 20 kΩ
W2 VLIM 20 kΩ
W3 VILIMC, VILIMH 20 kΩ
W4 VILIMC, VILIMH 20 kΩ

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QUICK START
Connect the power supply, the TEC module, and the thermistor
to an ADN8831-EVALZ as shown in Figure 5 and as described
in Step 1 through Step 6.
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VDD
PGND
POWER
SUPPLY
TECP
TECN TEC
+
–
OPTIONAL
RTH
RTH
AGND
TEMPSET
ADN8831-EVALZ
Figure 5. ADN8831-EVALZ Quick Start Block Diagram
1. Verify that the on-board switches are set to the defaults.
2. Connect the thermistor between the board pads labeled
RTH and AGND.
3. Connect the positive terminal of a thermoelectric cooler
to the TECP board pad and connect the negative terminal
to TECN.
4. Verify the on-board potentiometer default settings.
5. Ensure that the power supply is powered off and then
connect it to board pads VDD and PGND. Maintain the
power supply between 3.0 V and 5.5 V for proper
operation.
6. Turn on the power supply.
The thermistor temperature-dependent voltage, TEMPOUT,
locks to the programmed setpoint voltage, TEMPSET. The
green LED illuminates within several seconds, indicating
successful temperature lock.
CONFIGURE SETPOINT TEMPERATURE RANGE
The default values for Resistor R1, R2, and R3, listed in Table 2,
are optimal for a 10 kΩ, β = 3450 (at 25°C) thermistor to lock a
TEC temperature at 25°C. The sections that follow describe how
to configure potentiometers for different negative temperature
coefficient (NTC) thermistors.
Thermistor Values
Determine the three thermistor resistance values: RHIGH, RMID,
and RLOW. To do this, refer to the termistor R-T table in the
appropriate thermistor data sheet. This is based on required
TEC thermal control resolution and the target controllable
temperature range.
These resistor values correspond to the high, middle, and low
setpoint temperatures (THIGH, TMID, and TLOW). {THIGH, TLOW} is
the TEC system controllable setpoint temperature range.
2
LOWHIGH
MID
TT
T+ =
MID
T
is the average temperature, between THIGH and TLOW.
VTEMPOUT, is the voltage output at the TEMPOUT pin. It is RTH
resistance dependent. VTEMPOUT is a function of RTH, R1, R2, and
R3 as






+
+−×××=
TH
REF
TEMPOUT RRRR
RVV
213
3
111
5.0
In a design, let VTEMPOUT equal the following values at the three
thermistor resistances:
RTH = RHIGH(at THIGH): VTEMPOUT = VREF
RTH = RMID(at TMID): VTEMPOUT = 0.5 × VREF
RTH = RLOW(at TLOW): VTEMPOUT = 0 V
In this example, VREF equals about 2.5 V and is a reference
voltage at Pin 8 of the ADN8831.
Resistor Values
To achieve the required VTEMPOUT outputs at the three different
setting point temperatures, use the equation
( )
MID
LOWHIGH
LOWHIGHHIGHLOW
MID
MID
RRR
RRRRR
RR1
2
2
−+
−+
+=
(1)
MID
RRR −= 12
(2)
( )
MIDLOW
MIDLOW
RR RRRR
R−
−+
=
11
3
(3)
For example, setting the high setpoint temperature at 35°C and
the low setpoint temperature at 15°C results in a middle
setpoint temperature (35 + 15)/2 = 25°C. Using the R-T table of
a thermistor,
RHIGH = 6.9 kΩ
RMID = 10 kΩ
RLOW = 14.8 kΩ
Note that Equation 1 to Equation 3 result in
R1 = 17.5 kΩ
R2 = 7.5 kΩ
R3 = 81.3 kΩ
Adjusting the Potentiometers R1, R2, and R3
To adjust on-board potentiometers to get the proper R1, R2,
and R3 values, turn off the power supply and then measure the
resistance between
•TPR1 and TPR123, and adjust Potentiometer R1 to
R1 = 17.5 kΩ.
•TPR2 and TPR123, and adjust PotentiometerR2 to
R2 = 7.5 kΩ.
•Between TPR3 and TPR123, and adjust Potentiometer R3 to
R3 = 81.3 kΩ.

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Because these potentiometers connect to the active components
inside the ADN8831, the measured result is not accurate if the
internal components conduct a significant leakage current.
These components have a turn on voltage of ~0.8 V.
After R1, R2, and R3 are configured, the output voltage of the
first amplifier, VTEMPOUT, equals






+
+−×××=
TH
REF
TEMPOUT
RRRR
RVV
213
3
111
5.0
where:
RTH is the thermistor resistance within the setpoint temperature
range.
VREF is the voltage reference value of the ADN8831, nominally
2.5 V.
When the setpoint temperature range is narrow, such as <20°C,
the relationship between the thermistor temperature and the
temperature voltage, VTEMPOUT, is almost linear, and the error
is less than 0.15%. The linear equations is








−
−
×=
LOWHIGH
LOW
SET
REF
TEMPOUT
TT
TT
VV
where:
THIGH is the upper temperature limit in °C.
TLOW is the lower temperature limit in °C.
TSET is the setpoint temperature value in °C.
In the case where the second part of Equation 1 is negative,
that is
0
2
2)( ≤
−
+
−+
MID
LOW
HIGH
LOW
HIGHHIGHLOW
MID
RRR
R
RRRR
Set R1 = RMID and R2 = 0.
For some applications, the setpoint temperature is not a range,
but a single point temperature. In this case, set the single point
temperature to be the midpoint temperature, TMID, and set
THIGH = TMID + 5°C, and TLOW = TMID −5°C. At the same time,
set R1 = RMID and R2 = 0. Because the setpoint temperature is a
single point, there is no need to linearize the VTEMPOUT vs. tem-
perature response curve. After calculating R3, check to see if the
gain of the first stage is between 10 and 30. The gain calculates as
GAIN = 2 × R3/RMID
If the gain is too high, increase the span between THIGH and
TLOW, otherwise, decrease the span.
Note that the lower limit on the TEMPOUT pin cannot be
0 V. T h e minimum output voltage is 50 mV. Configure the set-
point temperature range so that some margin exists in the lower
limit. For example, for a temperature range of 35°C to 15°C, use
14.5°C (2% lower than the 15°C limit) as the lower limit.
CONFIGURE THE SETPOINT TEMPERATURE
The VTEMPSET voltage corresponds to a TEC setpoint temperature.
Configure the VTEMPSET using Potentiometer W1. There are two
cases in which to use Equation 4. In the first case, the setpoint
temperature is known. Use the R-T table in the thermistor data
sheet to find the specific value of RTH, then solve for VTEMPSET. Apply
VTEMPSET to the TEMPSET pin.
In the second case, the voltage at Pin TEMPOUT is known. Solve
the equation for RTH and use the R-T table in the thermistor data
sheet to find the setpoint temperature.






+
+−×××=
TH
REF
TEMPSET
RRRR
RVV
213
3
111
5.0
(4)
where:
RTH is the thermistor resistance at the setpoint temperature.
VREF is the voltage reference value of the ADN8831, nominally
2.5 V.
An alternative method is to assume that there is a linear
relationship between temperature and voltage; this is similar
to the linear relationship described for the TEMPOUT pin. When
the setpoint temperature range is narrow, such as <20°C, the
relationship between the thermistor temperature and the tempera-
ture voltage, VTEMPOUT, is almost linear, and the error is less than
0.15%. It is possible to derive the setpoint temperature by the
upper and lower temperatures and the voltage limit. The
equation is
LOWHIGH
LOW
SET
REF
TEMPSET TT
TT
VV −
−
×=
where:
THIGH is the upper temperature limit in °C.
TLOW is the lower temperature limit in °C.
TSET is the setpoint temperature value in °C.
SET THE OUTPUT CURRENT LIMITS
Use Potentiometers W3 and W4 to determine the TEC current
limits at cooling and heating modes. Then, use Equation 5 and
Equation 6 to determine the required voltage levels applied to
the ILIMC and ILIMH pins.
S
TCMAX
REF
ILIMC
RI
V
V××
+= 25
2
(5)
S
THMAX
REF
ILIMH
RI
V
V××−= 25
2
(6)
where:
VILIMC is the voltage applied to Pin ILIMC.
VILIMH is the voltage applied to Pin ILIMH.
ITCMAX is the maximum TEC current for cooling.
ITHMAX is the maximum TEC current for heating.
RSis the resistance value of a current sense resistor. In Figure 9,
RS= 0.02 Ω.
VREF is the reference voltage. When taken from the ADN8831,
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For example, to set ITCMAX and ITHMAX equal to 2 A and 1.5 A,
respectively, use the following equations:
V
25
.2
02.
0
225
2
5
.
2=
××
+
=
ILIMC
V
V5.002.05.125
2
5.2 =××−=
ILIMH
V
Turn Potentiometer W3 while measuring the voltage at Pin 1
(ILIMC); set this value to be equal to 2.25 V. Turn W4 while
measuring the voltage at Pin 32 (ILIMH); set this value to
equal 0.5 V.
SET THE OUTPUT VOLTAGE LIMIT
To protect the TEC from being overdriven, adjust W2 to set up the
VLIM voltage. The maximum voltage applied across the TEC can be
limited by setting the voltage on Pin 31 (VLIM). This voltage is
VVLIM = VTMAX/5
where:
VVLIM is the voltage set at the VLIM pin.
VTMAX is the maximum voltage across the TEC.
For example, to set a maximum TEC voltage equal to 4 V, use
the following equation:
VVLIM = 4/5 = 0.8 V
MONITOR THE TEC VOLTAGE
The voltage across the TEC, VTEC, is monitored in real time by
measuring the voltage VVTEC from Pin 30 (VTEC).
VTEC = VLFB – VSFB = (VVTEC – 0.5 × VREF) ×4
where:
VTEC is the voltage across the TEC.
VLFB is the voltage measured at the LFB pin.
VSFB is the voltage measured at the SFB pin.
VVTEC is the voltage measured at the VTEC pin.
VREF is the reference voltage. When taken from the ADN8831,
VREF = 2.5 V.
Alternatively, measuring the voltage difference between the LFB
and SFB pins also results in the voltage across the TEC (VTEC).
Typically, the LFB pin connects to the positive terminal of the TEC,
and the SFB pin connects to the negative terminal of the TEC. The
definition of the TEC voltage is the voltage difference between
the TEC positive and negative terminals.
VTEC can be positive or negative. When VTEC is positive, the
TEC is in cooling mode. When VTEC is negative, the TEC is in
heating mode.
When the ADN8831 is set to standby mode, knowing the voltage
across the TEC is useful. This voltage, called the Seebeck voltage, is
generated by the temperature difference between the two TEC
plates. This measurement is useful for determining the condi-
tion of the TEC and/or the TEC working status for high end
systems.
MONITOR THE TEC CURRENT
The TEC current is monitored in real time by measuring the
voltage, VITEC, on the ITEC pin (Pin 29). To calculate the TEC
current from the ITEC pin voltage, use the following equation:
S
REF
ITEC
TEC
R
VV
I×
×−
=25
5.0
where:
ITEC is the TEC current; defined as the current flowing in
through the TEC positive terminal (TECP) and out the
TEC negative terminal (TECN).
RSis the current sense resistor value, set to 0.02 Ω on the
evaluation board.
TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION
Temperature stability and settling time are control loop gain
and bandwidth dependent. This includes the gain of the
ADN8831 and the TEC/thermistor feedback. To achieve
the highest dc precision, the control loop uses a proportional
integral differential (PID) compensation network. Because
thermal loads can vary widely from TEC to TEC, a tunable
compensation network is available on the evaluation board.
To tune the PID compensation network, apply a low frequency
square wave to the LP2 solder pad and monitor the OUT2 test
point using an oscilloscope.
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R1
R2
RTH
R3 CD RD CI
TEMPOUT TEMPSET
OUT2
VREF RP
VREF
2
CF
RI
LP2
LP1
Figure 6. Tunable Compensation Network
Before doing this, connect a TEC to the evaluation board TECP
and TECN pads and connect the thermistor attached to the
TEC to the evaluation board RTH and AGND pads. The low
frequency square wave equates to sending a step function to
TEMPSET. An alternative method to the square wave is to use
a pair of tweezers to short-circuit the LP2 solder pad with the
AGND test point. Observe the waveform at OUT2 to determine if
the compensation network matches the thermal load. The ideal
response at OUT2 has the fastest possible rise time and settling
time with little or no overshoot. Use the following steps to tune
the network:
1. Set CI to 1 μF, R I an d R P to 249 kΩ, RD to 100 kΩ, and CD
to 470 nF. Make sure that the loop is stable. If not, increase
CI and decrease RP. This has the effect of increasing the time
constant of the loop, allowing it to become stable. The effect
of this increased time constant is a slower response time in
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2. When the compensation loop is stable, it is possible to adjust
the component values in the network to decrease the overall
loop response time. This is accomplished by slowly decreasing
CI, increasing RP, decreasing RD, increasing CD, and decreas-
ing RI. Adjust these such that the output at Pin OUT2 has
a fast rise and fall time with little or no overshoot. In applica-
tions where fast response time is critical, allow for a small
amount of overshoot (10% to 20%).
3. After tuning the compensation network to satisfactory values,
it is recommended to replace the tunable compensation net-
work components with the discrete components to be used
in the future system and repeat the test. After soldering the
discrete components, turn off the tunable compensation net-
work components by placing all the switches into the lower
position.
4. The capacitors used in the compensation network should be
multilayer ceramic capacitors of X7R material. This type of
capacitor maintains a stable capacitance over temperature and
bias drifts. X7R type capacitors also have a very low leakage
current and low noise.
Typical performance for a butterfly-packaged laser with a
settling time of 1°C change in setpoint temperature is
approximately 0.2 second to 1 second; for a large mass laser
head of 1 W to 3 W, the settling time is about 5 seconds to
20 seconds. For more details of the temperature compensation
network, see the ADN8831 data sheet.
ADJUST THE PWM SWITCHING FREQUENCY
The ADN8831 evaluation board is default set to a free-run
PWM clock at 1 MHz. To modify RFREQ, adjust the PWM
switching frequency (see Figure 7). Reducing the frequency
of the PWM switching frequency improves the system power
efficiency, but requires the use of a large physical size LC filter
inductor and capacitors.
For telecommunication applications, the recommended setting
(default) is 1 MHz for the switching frequency. However, for
applications where efficiency is critical, a 500 kHz clock is
an option.
Table 3. Switching Frequencies vs. RFREQ
fSWITCH R
FREQ
250 kHz 484 kΩ
500 kHz 249 kΩ
750 kHz 168 kΩ
1 MHz 118 kΩ
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0.1µF
1kΩ
R
FREQ
LP3
1nF
PV
DD
V
DD
ADN8831
COMPOSC
FREQ
SYNCI/SD
Figure 7. Switching Frequencies
MULTIPLE UNIT EVALUATION
The ADN8831 can drive one TEC or, in a multiple unit configure-
tion, can drive multiple TECs. Details for connecting multiple
devices together are available in the ADN8831 data sheet. Access to
the connection pins for synchronizations and phase assignment
is available through the PHASE, SYNCO, and SYNCIN solder
pads located in the center of the evaluation board.
If the system noise is significant, change the 1 MΩ resistors
of the slaves to 15% (136 kΩ) higher than the 118 kΩ recom-
mended for the master ADN8831. For details, contact your
local Analog Devices, Inc. sales office.
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0.1µF
1kΩ
1MΩ
1nF
V
PHASE
ADN8831
SLAVE
COMPOSC
FREQ
PHASESYNCI/SD
118kΩ
NC
V
DD
V
DD
ADN8831
MASTER COMPOSC
FREQ
PHASE
SYNCI/SD
0.1µF
1kΩ
1MΩ
1nF
V
PHASE
ADN8831
SLAVE
COMPOSC
FREQ
PHASESYNCI/SD
10kΩ
V
DD
SYNCO
Figure 8. Multiple Unit Configuration

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EVALUATION BOARD LAYOUT
Figure 10 through Figure 13 show the layout of the ADN8831
evaluation board.
Seven important guidelines are helpful when designing an
ADN8831 evaluation board layout. Refer to Figure 9 for the
part numbers listed here.
1. The ground terminals of decoupling capacitors from the
PVDD to PGND and the PWM LC output filter capacitors
must be tied together to reduce the power rail ripple. Using
PCB traces or a ground plane (with long current paths) to
connect these two components may generate, rather than
reduce, the power rail ripple (supply pumping).
2. The two source terminals of the PWM MOSFETs must
be connected directly or through a thick trace (>1 mm)
to the terminals of the power supply decoupling capacitors
(C16 and C19).
3. ADN8831-EVALZ uses a 4-layer PCB layout. Several
recommendations to consider when using a 4-layer PCB
follow.
Use one internal layer as the ground plane, the other
internal layer for signal traces. Use both top and bottom
layers as heat sinks for the ADN8831 IC, the output
filter inductor, and the output MOSFETs (both on the
linear and on the PWM sides).
Avoid conducting high current on the ground plane.
Always differentially run the PCB traces for critical
signal paths. For example, run a dedicated parallel
trace for the analog ground (AGND) with the
R2 Pin 1 trace; both are for connecting the two
terminals of the thermistor. This ensures that any
interference coupled on the thermistor traces can
cancel each other.
The low frequency temperature control circuit can be
degraded easily by high frequency interference due to
the rectifier effect. This effect refers to the phenomenon
that occurs when a high frequency signal interferes
with a low frequency circuit; the interference signal is
rectified, or coupled, onto dc or lower frequency signals,
thus affecting the operation of the circuit. When high
frequency interference is unavoidable, use a small
capacitor of up to 100 nF connected across the
thermistor and mounted close to the controller to
decouple the high frequency interference.
4. Ensure that the power supply decoupling capacitors have a
total value of >40 μF. SMT multilayer ceramic capacitors of
type X5R or X7R are the recommended capacitors. These
types of capacitors have stable capacitance over temperature
and very low equivalent series resistance (ESR).
5. The resistor placed between AVDD and PVDD is 1 Ω to
10 Ω in value.
6. Design the AGND and PGND carefully and connect both
grounds at where the lowest current density exists on
the PCB.
7. Because the ADN8831 and the MOSFETs take huge
amounts of current, heat can build up quickly. For stable
component performance, a metal heat sink design can
relieve the component heat dissipation problem, especially
at the PWM MOSFET side. When designing your layout,
it is good practice to leave adequate space between the
components. To ensure that your heat sink design is
adequate, contact Analog Devices for design review
support of your layout before fabricating the PCB.

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EVALUATION BOARD SCHEMATIC AND ARTWORK
Figure 9 shows the schematic of the ADN8831 evaluation board (Version 4.0). Note that THPAD, shown as Pin 33 in this schematic, refers
to the exposed thermal pad underneath the chip set. Connect THPAD to AGND to dissipate heat.
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Figure 9. ADN8831 Evaluation Board Schematic

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Figure 10. Top Layer Silkscreen
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Figure 11. Middle Layer 1 Layout

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Figure 12. Middle Layer 2 Layout
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Figure 13. Bottom Layer Layout

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BILL OF MATERIALS
Table 4.
Qty Designator Description Manufacturer Part No.
1 R14 Resistor 1 Ω 0603 Yageo RC0603FR-071RL
1 L1 1.5 µH 3A, 0.2 mm × 6.2 mm × 2 mm Toko #A918CY-1R5M=P3
2 R11, R12 Resistor 1 kΩ 0603 Panasonic ERJ-3EKF1001V
2
RI5, RP5
Resistor 1 mΩ
Panasonic
ERJ-3EKF1004V
1 C5 Capacitor ceramic 1 nF 0603 X7R 50 V Kemet C0603C102J5RACTU
3 C8, CD2, CI5 Capacitor ceramic 1 µF 0603 X5R 6.3 V Murata GRM188R61C105KA93D
1 CD3 Capacitor ceramic 2.2 µF 0603 X5R 6.3 V Murata GRM188R60J225KE19D
1 C10 Capacitor ceramic 4.7 nF 0603 X7R 50 V Yageo CC0603KRX7R9BB472
1 CD4 Capacitor ceramic 4.7 µF 0603 X5R 6.3 V T-Y JMK107BJ475KA-T
1 R13 Resistor 4.75 kΩ 0603 Panasonic ERJ-3EKF4751V
1 R1B Resistor 10 kΩ 0603 Panasonic ERJ-3EKF1002V
1 CF Capacitor ceramic 10 nF 0805 X7R 50 V Murata GRM216R71H103K
7 C14, C15, C16, C17, C18, C19, CD5 Capacitor ceramic 10 µF 0603 X5R 6.3 V Murata GRM188R60J106ME47D
1 RD1 Resistor 12.4 kΩ 0603 Panasonic ERJ-3EKF1242V
3 R4, R5, R6 Resistor 20 kΩ 0603 Panasonic ERJ-3GEYJ203V
6
TPR1, TPR2, W1, W2, W3, W4
Trimmer potentiometers multiturns 20 kΩ
Murata
PVG5A203C01R00
1 RS Resistor 20 mΩ 0805 Vishay WSL0805R0200FEA18
1 RD2 Resistor 24.9 kΩ 0603 SUSUMU RR0816P-2492-D-39C
1 CI1 Capacitor ceramic 47 nF 0603 X7R 16 V Panasonic ECJ-1VB1C473K
1 RD3 Resistor 49.9 kΩ 0603 Panasonic ERJ-3EKF4992V
2 RI1, RP1 Resistor 61.9 kΩ 0603 Panasonic ERJ-3EKF6192V
2 R10, RD4 Resistor 100 kΩ 0603 Panasonic ERJ-3EKF1003V
6 C1, C2, C3, C4, CI2, C13 Capacitor ceramic 100 nF 0603 X7R 10 V Kemet C0603C104K8RACTU
1 C9 Capacitor ceramic 100 pF 0603 Yageo CC0603JRNP09BN101
3 R9, RI2, RP2 Resistor 124 kΩ 0603 Panasonic ERJ-3EKF1243V
1 R8 Resistor 200 Ω 0603 Panasonic ERJ-3EKF2000V
1 RD5 Resistor 200 kΩ 0603 Panasonic ERJ-3EKF2003V
1 TPR3 Trimmer potentiometers multiturns 200 kΩ Murata PVG5A204C01R00
1 CI3 Capacitor ceramic 220 nF 0603 X5R 10 V Murata GRM188R71A224KA01D
2 RI3, RP3 Resistor 249 kΩ 0603 Panasonic ERJ-3EKF2493V
2 CD1, CI4 Capacitor ceramic 470 nF 0603 X5R 6.3 V Murata RM188R71E474KA12D
3 R7, RI4, RP4 Resistor 499 kΩ 0603 Panasonic ERJ-3EKF4993V
1
U1
TEC controller
Analog Devices
ADN8831ACPZ
2 Q1, Q2 Dual N- and P-channel MOSFET Fairchild FDS8960C
1 D1 LED SMT green OSRAM LG T67K-H2K1-24-Z
1 S6 Switch, 2PST C&K SDA02H1SBD
5 S1, S2, S3, S4, S5 Switch, 5PST C&K SDA05H1SBDA
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