VICOR PowerBench PMBus User manual

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PMBus Interface and Accessories
User Guide
USER GUIDE | UG:402
Introduction
The PMBus™-USB Adapter (I2C-ADAPTER-A00) allows users to communicate with PMBus-version Vicor
power modules through the signal pins. A PMBus control interface is provided for digital management
and access to telemetry monitoring offered by the product. The PMBus to USB Adapter converts the
PMBus to USB communication protocol by an internal isolated controller that allows users to easily
connect to a host PC (no driver installation required on Windows). A GUI, available for download on the
Vicor website, is provided for users to easily monitor and control the power module.
The PMBus interface of a VIA™, a dedicated Digital Supervisor or Point-of-Load Isolator is used for
communication purposes with the provided GUI installed on the user’s PC.
The PMBus interface of a VIA, Digital Supervisor or PLI allows users to read and write into the status
configuration registers of the module, monitor faults and obtain other additional device information.
The PMBus-USB adapter provides the ability to demonstrate the PMBus digital interface offered on
select Vicor products in an evaluation environment.
Contents Page
Jon Siegers
Ankur Patel
Applications Engineering
Introduction 1
Connector Information -
PMBus™-USB Adapter 3
Application Details 4
Features 4
VIA to Adapter Bridge Board 5
GUI Configuration 8

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IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Hazardous voltages may be present on the interfaced Vicor power module.
PERSONAL CONTACT WITH LINE VOLTAGE MAY RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY, DISABILITY, OR DEATH.
IMPROPER OR UNSAFE HANDLING OF THIS ACCESSORY AND RELATED POWER MODULE(S) MAY RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
Read the precautions below entirely BEFORE using the PMBus™-USB Adapter. Do not operate the
PMBus to USB Adapter unless you have the appropriate safety precautions in place on your bench to
guarantee safety.
The list below is not comprehensive and is not a substitute for common sense and good practice.
 During operation, the power devices and surrounding structures can be operated safely at high
temperatures.
 Remove power from converter and use caution when connecting and disconnecting test probes and
interface lines to avoid inadvertent short circuits and contact with hot surfaces.
 Never use a jumper in place of the fuse.
 When testing electronic products always use approved safety glasses. Follow good laboratory practice
and procedures.
 Avoid creating ground loops when making measurements of the isolated input or output voltage and
signals.
 Care should be taken to protect the user from accidental contact when under power.
 Care should be taken to avoid reversing polarities if connecting to the opposite (solder) side of the
board.
 The PMBus to USB Adapter described in this document is designed for general laboratory evaluation,
and is not suitable for installation in end user equipment.
 Refer to the specific Vicor power module data sheet of the interfaced product(s) for electrical,
thermal, and mechanical product details.
 Signal cables 43503-01 and 43503-02 are rated up to five insertions and extractions. Insert and
extract the VIA signal connector cables by firmly grasping the connector body housing. To avoid
unnecessary stress on the connector, the cable should be appropriately strain relieved.

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Connector Information – PMBus™-USB Adapter
Pin Number Signal Name Type Function
1VDDB OUTPUT 5V supply output
2SDA INPUT/OUTPUT I2C™ Data PMBus™ Compatible
3 SCL OUTPUT I2C Clock PMBus Compatible
4 SGND SIGNAL RETURN Signal Ground
5 SGND SIGNAL RETURN Signal Ground
6 Chassis GND SHIELD Connector Housing Ground
6
Chassis
GND
VDDB
SDA
SCL
SGND
SGND
Micro-USBConnecto
r
1
2
3
4
5
Side View
VIA
VIA
VIA
VIA
HostPC and GUI Adapter BridgeBoard
(USB-ADAPTER-4V-A00)
VIAto Adapter Bridge
BoardCable
(43503-01)
PMBus™ to USB Adapter
(I2C-ADAPTER-A00)
ISOLATION BOUNDARY
Figure 1
Host PC to VIA™ Power Module
Array Connection, PMBus
Communication Interface
Accessories Shown as a Typical
Application Setup

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Application Details
The PMBus™-USB Adapter, along with the listed companion accessories and Vicor Digital Interface
Demo GUI, provides a convenient means to demonstrate the PMBus digital interface offered on Vicor
power modules in an evaluation environment. With these tools, the user can quickly get started
with evaluating the features offered by the PMBus interface and determining needs of the final
production power system.
Features
 Easily configure and monitor PMBus enabled Vicor power modules
 Vicor Digital Interface Demo Board GUI for PMBus control interface
(available on Vicor website HV BCM family page)
 USB connection to host PC
 Provides 5V external bias (VDDB)
 Isolated PMBus to host interface (4242VDC)
 Measurement of input and output parameters, including but not limited to:
 Voltage
 Current
 Power
 Temperature
 Fault monitoring, including but not limited to:
 Overvoltage / Undervoltage
 Overcurrent
 Overtemperature
 Enable / Disable control
Part Number Description
USB-ADAPTER-1V-B00 Adapter bridge board, for use with single chassis-mount VIA™
USB-ADAPTER-4V-A00 Adapter bridge board, for use with up to four chassis-mount VIAs
43503-01 VIA Signal Connector cable with Molex®Micro-Lock™ connector (600mm length)
43503-02 VIA Signal Connector cable with Molex®Micro-Lock™ connector (200mm length)
I2C-ADAPTER-A00 PMBus-USB Adapter
Software Interface Vicor digital interface demo board GUI
Table 1
PMBus Companion Accessories

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VIA™ to Adapter Bridge Board
The Typical Application diagram in Figure 1 shows the connections required to establish PMBus™
communication between PMBus-enabled VIA modules and a host PC. The setup for this configuration
includes directly connecting the VIA Signal Connector cable to the PMBus signal port on the VIA.
The Adapter Bridge Board, as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3, provides the necessary connections
between the VIA Signal Connector Cable and the PMBus to USB Adapter. On Adapter Bridge Board
USB-ADAPTER-1V-B00, the VIA PMBus address is programmed to 51h by a pre-installed resistor R02.
On the Adapter Bridge Board USB-ADAPTER-4V-A00, the four VIA PMBus addresses are programmed
to 51h, 53h, 54h, 55h by pre-installed resistors R02-R05. An LED provides visual indication that VDDB
(5V) is present.
Lastly, the PMBus to USB Adapter connects to the user’s computer where the provided Vicor Digital
Interface Demo GUI is installed.
Figure 2
USB-ADAPTER-1V-B00
Assembly Drawing and
Schematic
TOP VIEW
J01
FID01
R04
C01 R01
R02
J02
D01
FID02
R06
R05
R08
3
2
1
4
5
6
Chassis
J01
MICRO USB Connector
GND
CHASSIS
ADDRESS
GND
3
2
1
4
5
J02
Micro-Lock Connector
GND
VDDE
SCL
SDA
GND
0402
C01
0402
R040402
R02
0402
R01
D01
0402
R06
0402
R05
0402
R08

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Figure 3
USB-ADAPTER-4V-A00
Assembly Drawing and
Schematic
TOP VIEW
R01
R05 R04 R03
J05 J04
J03
R08
FID02
D01
J02
R02
R07 C01
R06
FID01
J01
R09
3
2
1
4
5
6
Chassis
J01
MICRO USB Connector
CHASSIS
Micro-Lock Connector
3
2
1
4
5
J02
GND
0402
C01
0402
R06
0402
R02
0402
R07
D01
0402
R08
GND
0603
R01
VDDE
VDDE
VDDE
ADDRESS_1
GND
ADDRESS_1
0402
R03
ADDRESS_2
GND
0402
R04
ADDRESS_3
GND
0402
R05
ADDRESS_4
GND
SDA
SDA
SCL
SCL
SGND
SGND
Micro-Lock Connector
3
2
1
4
5
J03
VDDEADDRESS_2SDASCLSGND
Micro-Lock Connector
3
2
1
4
5
J04
VDDEADDRESS_3SDASCLSGND
Micro-Lock Connector
3
2
1
4
5
J05
VDDEADDRESS_4SDASCLSGND
0402
R09

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The following is a list of all connectors and components present on the USB-ADAPTER-1V-B00 and
USB-ADAPTER-4V-A00 Adapter Bridge Boards.
Reference
Designator Description Manufacturer Manufacturer Part
Number
R04, R05, R08 RES 0Ω1/16W 1% 0402 KOA Speer RK73Z1ETTP
R06 RES 1kΩ1/16W 1% 0402 KOA Speer RK73H1ETTP1001F
R01 RES 10kΩ1/16W 1% 0402 KOA Speer RK73H1ETTP1002F
R02 RES 1.05kΩ1/16W 1% 0402 KOA Speer RK73H1ETTP1051F
C01 CAP X7R 0.1µF 10% 16V 0402 Murata GRM155R71C104KA88D
D01 DLED RED SMD 0402 Panasonic LNJ247W82RA
J01 CONN MICRO-B USB SMD TE Connectivity 2174507-2
J02 CONN MICRO HDR 5POS 1.25mm
SINGLE ROW RA Molex 504195-0570
Reference
Designator Description Manufacturer Manufacturer Part
Number
R01 RES 0ΩJUMPER 1A 0603 KOA Speer RK73Z1JTTD
R06, R09 RES 0Ω1/16W 1% 0402 KOA Speer RK73Z1ETTP
R08 RES 1kΩ1/16W 1% 0402 KOA Speer RK73H1ETTP1001F
R07 RES 10kΩ1/16W 1% 0402 KOA Speer RK73H1ETTP1002F
R02 RES 1.05kΩ1/16W 1% 0402 KOA Speer RK73H1ETTP1051F
R03 RES 2.8kΩ1/16W 1% 0402 KOA Speer RK73H1ETTP2801F
R04 RES 3.92kΩ1/16W 1% 0402 KOA Speer RK73H1ETTP3921F
R05 RES 5.23kΩ1/16W 1% 0402 KOA Speer RK73H1ETTP5231F
C01 CAP X7R 0.1µF 10% 16V 0402 Murata GRM155R71C104KA88D
D01 DLED RED SMD 0402 Panasonic LNJ247W82RA
J01 CONN MICRO-B USB SMD TE Connectivity 2174507-2
J02, J03, J04, J05 CONN MICRO HDR 5POS 1.25mm
SINGLE ROW RA Molex 504195-0570
Table 2
USB-ADAPTER-1V-B00
Components
Table 3
USB-ADAPTER-4V-A00
Components

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GUI Configuration
After making the necessary connections, follow the guidelines for configuring the GUI and to ensure
establishment of communication between the power module and the host PC.
1. Measure 5V on the VDDB pin of the VIA module to ensure power is provided to the digital
communication interface. If using an evaluation board, provide 5V VDDB from an external source.
2. Power up module within operating range specified by the device datasheet.
3. Open the Vicor Digital Interface Demo Board software installed on the connected host PC.
4. Go to Tools -> Scan for Digital Supervisor to detect digital supervisor as shown in Figure 4.1.
5. Go to Tools -> Scan for Devices and select desired power module device as shown in Figure 4.2.
6. Verify the desired power module device is selected (highlighted in green) for communication
through the GUI.
Figure 4
GUI Configuration
Figure 4.1
Figure 4.2

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