EV2359DJ-00B 
1.2A, 24V, 1.4MHz Step-Down Converter 
Evaluation Board in TSOT23-6 
 
FEATURES 
•  1.2A Output Current 
•  Wide 4.5V to 24V Operating Input Range 
•  Output Adjustable from 0.8V to 15V 
•  Fully Assembled and Tested 
APPLICATIONS 
•  Cable Set-Top Box/Digital Video Recorders 
•  xDSL Modems/Routers 
•  Pre-Regulator for Linear Regulators 
“MPS” and “The Future of Analog IC Technology”, are Trademarks of Monolithic 
Power Systems, Inc. 
 
 
 
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DESCRIPTION 
The EV2359DJ-00B is the evaluation board for 
the  MP2359,  a  monolithic  non-synchronous 
step-down  switch  mode  converter  with  an 
integrated power MOSFET.  
The  MP2359  achieves  1.2A  continuous  output 
current  over  a  wide  input  supply  range  with 
excellent load and line regulation. 
Current mode operation provides fast transient 
response and eases loop stabilization. 
Fault condition protection includes cycle-by-cycle 
current limiting and thermal shutdown.  
The  MP2359  is  available  in  TSOT23-6  and 
SOT23-6 packages. 
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS 
Parameter 
Input Voltage 
Output Voltage 
Output Current 
 
 
Value  Units
4.5 – 24 
V 
V 
A 
VIN 
VOUT 
IOUT 
Symbol 
3.3 
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EV2359DJ-00B EVALUATION BOARD 
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I
Y
C
N
E
C
F
F
E
I
 
(L x W x H) 2.1” x 1.9” x 0.4” 
(5.3cm x 4.8cm x 1.0cm) 
Board Number 
EV2359DJ-00B 
MPS IC Number 
MP2359DJ 
100
95
90
85
80
75
70
65
60
55
50
Efficiency vs
Load Current
VOUT = 5V
VOUT = 3.3V
VIN = 12V
10
100
1000
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
MP2359-EC01
 
EV2359DJ-00B Rev. 1.0 
5/5/2006 
 
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EV2359DJ-00B – 1.2A, 24V, 1MHz STEP-DOWN CONVERTER in TSOT23-6 EV BOARD 
EVALUATION BOARD SCHEMATIC 
VIN
GND
EN
D3
1N4148
(Optional)
5
4
IN
BS
EN
MP2359
SW
GND
FB
U1
1
6
3
C3
22nF
D2
1N4148
(Optional)
D1
B230A-13-F
C6
NS
VOUT
3.3V
GND
EV2359_S01
Ref 
C1 
C3 
C2 
C6 
D1 
Value  Description 
0.1µF  Ceramic Capacitor, 50V, X7R 
10µF  Ceramic Capacitor, 25V, X5R 
22nF  Ceramic Capacitor, 50V, X7R 
22µF  Ceramic Capacitor, 6.3V, X5R 
 
EV2359DJ-00B BILL OF MATERIALS 
Qty 
2  C4, C5 
1 
1 
1 
1 
1 
2  D2, D3 
1 
1 
1 
1 
1 
1 
4.7µH 
49.9kΩ  Resistor, 1% 
16.2kΩ  Resistor, 1% 
100kΩ  Resistor, 5% 
Resistor, 5% 
DC/DC Converter 
Not Stuffed, Optional 
Diode Schottky, 40V, 1A 
Not Stuffed, Optional 
Inductor, 1.66A, D63LCB 
L1 
R1 
R2 
R3 
R4 
U1 
0Ω 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TDK 
TDK 
TDK 
 
SOD-123  Diodes Inc. 
0603 
1206  Murata 
0603 
1206 
Package  Manufacturer  Manufacturer P/N 
C1608X7R1H104K 
GRM31CR61E106KA12L
C1608X7R1H223K 
C3216X5R0J226M 
 
1N5819HW-7 
 
A921CY-4R7M 
ERJ-3EKF4992V 
ERJ-3EKF1622V 
ERJ-3GEYJ104V 
ERJ-3GEY0R00V 
MP2359DJ 
 
Toko 
Panasonic 
Panasonic 
Panasonic 
Panasonic 
SMD 
0603 
0603 
0603 
0603 
TSOT23-6 MPS 
EV2359DJ-00B Rev. 1.0 
5/5/2006 
 
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EV2359DJ-00B – 1.2A, 24V, 1MHz STEP-DOWN CONVERTER in TSOT23-6 EV BOARD 
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT 
Figure 1—Top Silk Layer 
 
 
Figure 2—Top Layer 
 
 
Figure 3—Bottom Layer 
 
EV2359DJ-00B Rev. 1.0 
5/5/2006 
 
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EV2359DJ-00B – 1.2A, 24V, 1MHz STEP-DOWN CONVERTER in TSOT23-6 EV BOARD 
QUICK START GUIDE 
1.  Connect the positive terminal of the load to VOUT pin, and the negative terminal of the load to 
GND pin. 
2.  Preset the power supply output to 4.5V – 24V and turn off the power supply. 
3.  Connect the positive terminal of the power supply output to the VIN pin and the negative 
terminal of the power supply output to the GND pin. 
4.  Turn the power supply on. The board will automatically startup. 
5.  To use the Enable function, apply a digital input to EN pin. Drive EN higher than 1.2V to turn on 
the regulator, drive EN less than 0.4V to turn it off. 
 
NOTICE: The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Please contact MPS for current specifications. 
Users should warrant and guarantee that third party Intellectual Property rights are not infringed upon when integrating MPS 
products into any application. MPS will not assume any legal responsibility for any said applications. 
EV2359DJ-00B Rev. 1.0 
5/5/2006 
 
MPS Proprietary Information. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited. 
www.MonolithicPower.com 
© 2006 MPS. All Rights Reserved. 
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