2-phase swift step-down converter evaluation module (49 pages)
Summary of Contents for Texas Instruments TPS53515EVM-PWR587
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High Performance 12-A, Single-Synchronous, Step-Down Converter Using the TPS53515EVM- PWR587 User's Guide Literature Number: SLUUAS1 October 2013...
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1.2-V output at up to 12 A from a 12-V input bus. Description The TPS53515EVM-PWR587 is designed for a regulated 12-V bus to produce a regulated 1.2-V output at up to 12 A of load current. The TPS53515EVM-PWR587 is designed to demonstrate the TPS53515 device in a typical low-voltage application while providing a number of test points to evaluate the performance of the TPS53515 device.
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Electrical Performance Specifications www.ti.com Electrical Performance Specifications Table 1. TPS53515EVM-PWR587 Electrical Performance Specifications PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS UNITS Input Characteristics Voltage range Maximum input current VIN = 5 V, Io = 8 A No load input current VIN = 12 V, Io = 0 A with auto-skip mode...
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11. Decrease the load to 0 A 12. Decrease VIN to 0 V. Control-Loop Gain and Phase-Measurement Procedure The TPS53515EVM-PWR587 contains a 10-Ω series resistor in the feedback loop for loop response analysis. 1. Set up the EVM as described in...
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EVM Assembly Drawing and PCB Layout www.ti.com EVM Assembly Drawing and PCB Layout The following figures show the design of the TPS53515EVM-PWR587 printed circuit board (see Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure Figure 10, and Figure 11). The EVM has been designed using a six-layer, 2-oz copper-circuit board.
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Any exceptions to this are strictly prohibited and unauthorized by Texas Instruments unless user has obtained appropriate experimental/development licenses from local regulatory authorities, which is responsibility of user including its acceptable authorization.
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FCC Interference Statement for Class B EVM devices This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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