Using the TPS53681EVM-002, Dual Multiphase DC-DC
Step-Down Analog Controller with PMBus™ Interface
This User Guide describes the evaluation module (EVM) for the TPS53681 analog power controller, a
driverless D-CAP+™ multiphase buck controller, which manages several high current phases of the
CSD95490, a NexFet™ Smart Synchronous Buck Power Stage.
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Description
The TPS53681EVM implements a typical application for a low-voltage, high current dual output power
converter, operating from a nominal 12-V input rail to produce a 0.9-V output rail at up to 294 A of load
current and a 0.8-V rail at up to 47 A. The EVM includes test points for evaluating the performance of the
TPS53681 controller and CSD95490 power stages.
For ease of evaluation, the EVM requires only one (12-V) input supply and an output load to get started
with testing, however the user can opt to independently provide 5-V for greater control over the Power
Stage voltage. With the addition of the Fusion Digital Power™ Designer software, the EVM's PMBus™
interface allows access to the controller NVM for evaluation of additional configuration, control and
monitoring possibilities. Refer to the TPS53681 datasheet (SLUSCT1) for complete information on
configuring multi-phase operation with this controller.
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Using the TPS53681EVM-002, Dual Multiphase DC-DC Step-Down Analog
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