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EVM IMPORTANT NOTICE Texas Instruments (TI) provides the enclosed product(s) under the following conditions: This evaluation kit being sold by TI is intended for use for ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT OR EVALUATION PURPOSES ONLY and is not considered by TI to be fit for commercial use. As such, the goods being provided may not be complete in terms of required design-, marketing-, and/or manufacturing-related protective considerations, including product safety measures typically found in the end product incorporating the goods.
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EVM schematic located in the EVM User’s Guide. When placing measurement probes near these devices during operation, please be aware that these devices may be very warm to the touch. Mailing Address: Texas Instruments Post Office Box 655303 Dallas, Texas 75265 Copyright 2002, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
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Information About Cautions and Warnings Preface Read This First About This Manual This user’s guide describes the characteristics, operation, and the use of the TPS54672EVM−222, TPS54872EVM−222, and TPS54972EVM−222 evalua- tion modules. It covers all pertinent areas involved to properly use this EVM board along with the devices that it supports.
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Trademarks TI Logo is a trademark of Texas Instruments Incorporated. PowerPAD is a trademark of Texas Instruments Incorporated.
Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter contains background information for the TPS54672, TPS54872, and TPS54972 as well as support documentation for the TPS54672EVM-222, TPS54872EVM-222, TPS54972EVM-222 evaluation modules (SLVP222). The TPS54x72EVM−222 performance specifications are given, as well as the schematic and bill of material for the TPS54x72EVM−222.
Table 1−1. Input Voltage and Output Current Summary Input Voltage Range Output Current Range TPS54672EVM-222 3.0 V to 6.0 V −6 A to 6 A TPS54872EVM-222 4.0 V to 6.0 V −8 A to 8 A...
A summary of the TPS54x72EVM−222 performance specifications is provided by Table 1−2, Table 1−3, and Table 1−4. All specifications are given for an an output voltage of 1.25 V and an ambient temperature of 25°C, unless otherwise noted. Table 1−2. TPS54672EVM-222 Performance Specification Summary Specification Test Conditions Units 3.3 or...
Modifications Table 1−4. TPS54972EVM-222 Performance Specification Summary Specification Test Conditions Units Input voltage range Output voltage set point 0.42 1.25 1.75 Output current range = 3 V to 4 V −9 Line regulation = 4.5 A Load regulation = 5 V, I = 0 A to 9 A −35 = 40 µs...
Modifications Figure 1−1. Frequency Trimming Resistor Selection Graph 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 R − Resistance − kΩ The slow start time is typically 3.6 ms, and is controlled internally. The slow start time cannot be made faster than 3.6 ms.
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Chapter 2 Test Setup and Results This chapter describes how to properly connect, set up, and use the TPS54x72EVM−222 evaluation module. The chapter also includes test results typical for the TPS54x72EVM−222 and covers efficiency, output voltage regulation, load transients, loop response, output ripple, input ripple, and start-up.
Input/Output Connections 2.1 Input/Output Connections The TPS54x72EVM−222 has the following four input/output connections: input, input return, output, and output return. A diagram showing the connection points is shown in Figure 2−1. A power supply capable of supplying 6 A should be connected to J1 through a pair of 20 AWG wires. The load should be connected to J2 through a pair of 16 AWG wires.
Efficiency 2.2 Efficiency The TPS54x72EVM−222 efficiency peaks at load current of about 2 A, and then decreases as the load current increases towards full load. The efficiency shown in Figure 2−2 is for 5-V (TPS54672, TPS54872) and 3.3 V (TPS54972) inputs at an ambient temperature of 25°C.
Power Dissipation 2.3 Power Dissipation The low junction-to-case thermal resistance of the PWP package, along with a good board layout, allows the TPS54x72EVM−222 EVMs to output full rated load current while maintaining safe junction temperatures. With a 3.3-V input source and a 6-A load, the junction temperture is approximately 60°C, while the case temperature is approximately 55°C.
Output Voltage Regulation 2.4 Output Voltage Regulation The output voltage load regulation of the TPS54x72EVM−222 is shown in Figure 2−4, while the output voltage line regulation is shown in Figure 2−5. Measurements are given for an ambient temperature of 25°C. Figure 2−4.
Load Transients 2.5 Load Transients The TPS54x72EVM−222 response to load transients is shown in Figure 2−6, Figure 2−7, and Figure 2−8. The current step is from 25 to 75 percent of maximum rated load. Total peak-to-peak voltage variation is as shown, including ripple and noise on the output.
Source-Sink Transient Response 2.6 Source-Sink Transient Response The TPS54x72EVM−222 response to source-sink current transients is shown in Figure 2−9, Figure 2−10, and Figure 2−11. The current step is from –50% to 50% of maximum rated load. Total peak-to-peak voltage variation is as shown, including ripple and noise on the output.
Source-Sink Transient Response Figure 2−11. Source-Sink Current Transient Response, TPS54972 V O (ac) 50 mV/div I O 5 A/div Time Scale 250 µs/div Test Setup and Results...
Loop Characteristics 2.7 Loop Characteristics The TPS54x72EVM−222 loop respnse characteristics are shown in Figure 2−12 through Figure 2−17. Gain and phase plots are shown for each device at minimum and maximum operating voltage. Figure 2−12. Measured Loop Response, TPS54672, V = 3 V MEASURED LOOP RESPONSE V I = 3 V...
Loop Characteristics Figure 2−14. Measured Loop Response, TPS54872, V = 4 V MEASURED LOOP RESPONSE V I = 4 V Phase Gain −10 −30 −60 −20 −90 −30 −40 −120 −50 −150 −180 −60 10 k 100 k f − Frequency − Hz Figure 2−15.
Loop Characteristics Figure 2−16. Measured Loop Response, TPS54972, V = 3 V MEASURED LOOP RESPONSE V I = 3 V Phase Gain −10 −30 −60 −20 −90 −30 −40 −120 −50 −150 −180 −60 10 k 100 k f − Frequency − Hz Figure 2−17.
Output Voltage Ripple 2.8 Output Voltage Ripple The TPS54x72EVM−222 output voltage ripple is shown in Figure 2−18, Figure 2−19, and Figure 2−20 for each device type. The input voltage is 3.3 V for the TPS54672 and TPS54972. The input voltage is 5 V for the TPS54872. Output current for each device is the rated full load.
Input Voltage Ripple 2.9 Input Voltage Ripple The TPS54x72EVM−222 output voltage ripple is shown in Figure 2−21, Figure 2−22, and Figure 2−23 for each device type. The input voltage is 3.3 V for the TPS54672 and TPS54972. The input voltage is 5 V for the TPS54872. Output current for each device is rated full load.
Start-Up 2.10 Start-Up The start-up voltage waveform of the TPS54x72EVM−222 is shown in Figure 2−24, Figure 2−25, and Figure 2−26. There is approximately a 3.6-ms delay after the input voltage rises above the 2.9 V (3.8 V for the TPS54872) startup voltage threshold until the output voltage begins to ramp up to the final value of 1.25 V.
Chapter 3 Board Layout This chapter provides a description of the TPS54x72EVM−222 board layout and layer illustrations. Topic Page Layout ............Board Layout...
Layout 3.1 Layout The board layout for the TPS54x72EVM−222 is shown in Figure 3−1 through Figure 3−6. The top side layer of the TPS54x72EVM−222 is laid out in a manner typical of a user application. The bottom layer of the TPS54x72EVM−222 is designed to accommodate an optional alternate output filter configuration.
Chapter 4 Schematic and Bill of Materials The TPS54x72EVM−222 schematic and bill of materials are presented in this chapter. Topic Page Schematic ........... . Bill of Materials .
Bill of Materials 4.2 Bill of Materials The bill of materials for the TPS54x72EVM−222 is shown in Table 4−1. Table 4−1. TPS54x72EVM−222 Bill of Materials Count −001 −002 −003 RefDes Description SIZE Part Number Capacitor, ceramic, 12 pF, 50 V, Murata GRM1885C1H120JZ01 C0G, 5%...