Introduction

The PI2002-EVAL1 allows the user to test the basic principle and operational characteristics of an Active ORing with Load Disconnect function in a redundant power architecture, while also experiencing the benefits and value of the PI2002 solution versus conventional Active ORing solutions. The PI2002-EVAL1 evaluation board is configured to receive two independent power source inputs, per a typical redundant power architecture, through two Active ORing channels that are combined to form a redundant power output. Each channel contains a PI2002 controller and two N-channel power MOSFETs (configured back-to-back). The MOSFET footprints can take SO-8 or Power SO-8 MOSFET packages. Each channel is capable of up to 20 A.