Texas Instruments TPS62400EVM User Manual

This user's guide describes the characteristics, operation, and use of the
TPS62400EVM-167 evaluation module (EVM). This EVM demonstrates the Texas
Instruments TPS62400 family of 2.25-MHz, dual step-down converters. The EVM is
available in three different dash-numbered assemblies:
• -001 : Configured for the TPS62400
• -002: Configured for the TPS62401
• -003: Configured for the TPS62420
Each dash number is assembled with a different member of the TPS62400 family of
ICs. This user's guide includes setup instructions, a schematic diagram, a bill of
materials, and PCB layout drawings for all versions of the evaluation module.
1 Introduction
2 Setup
3 Board Layout
4 Schematic and Bill of Materials
5 Related Documentation From Texas Instruments
1 EVM Configuration Screen for the TPS62400
2 Preferences Screen Showing Check Box to Configure Pulldown Boxes
3 Assembly Layer
4 Top Layer Routing
5 Bottom Layer Routing
6 TPS62400EVM-167 Schematic
1 HPA167A Bill of Materials
1 Introduction
1.1 Requirements
To operate this EVM properly, connect and properly configure the following components:
A personal computer (PC) with a USB port is required to operate this EVM. The TPS62400 interface
software runs on the PC and communicates with the EVM via the PC's USB port. Commands can be sent
to the internal registers of the TPS62400 through the USB port.
Personal Computer Requirements
• Windows™ 2000 or Windows™ XP operating system
• USB port
• Minimum of 30 MB of free hard disk space (100 MB recommended)
• Minimum of 256 MB or RAM
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Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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