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User’s Guide
TPS53124 Buck Controller Evaluation Module User's
Guide
Table of Contents
1 Description.............................................................................................................................................................................. 2
2 Electrical Performance...........................................................................................................................................................2
3 Schematic................................................................................................................................................................................3
4 Test Setup and Results.......................................................................................................................................................... 4
5 Configuration.......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
6 EVM Assembly Drawing and PCB Layout............................................................................................................................ 6
7 List of Materials.....................................................................................................................................................................10
8 Reference...............................................................................................................................................................................11
9 Revision History....................................................................................................................................................................11
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Description
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1 Description
The TPS53124 is a dual, adaptive on-time D-CAP™ mode synchronous buck controller. The TPS53124 enables
system designers to cost-effectively complete the suite of DTV POL regulators and digital STB regulators with a
low external component count. The main control loop for the TPS53124 uses the D-CAP mode that is optimized
for low-ESR output capacitors such as POSCAP, SP-CAP, or high polymer chemistry and provides fast transient
response with no external compensation. The TPS53124 provides conversion voltages (drain voltage for the
synchronous high-side MOSFET) from 4.5 V to 24 V and output voltages from 0.76 V to 5.5 V.
The HPA332 (TPS53124EVM) evaluation module is a high-efficiency, dual synchronous buck converter providing
1.05 V at 4 A and 1.8 V at 4 A from 5-V to 22-V input. This user's guide describes the HPA332 performance.
2 Electrical Performance
Table 2-1. Electrical Performance
SPECIFICATIONS
TEST CONDITIONS
Input voltage range (VIN)
Output voltage
Operating frequency
CH1
VIN = 12 V, Iout1 = 1 A
Output current
Overcurrent limit
VIN = 12 V
Output ripple voltage
VIN = 12 V, Iout1 = 4 A
Output voltage
Operating frequency
CH2
2
VIN = 12 V, Iout2 = 1 A
Output current
MIN
TYP
MAX
5
12
22
VIN = 12 V
Output ripple voltage
VIN = 12 V, Iout2 = 4 A
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1.05
V
280
kHz
4
A
5
A
29
mVp-p
1.8
V
360
kHz
4
Overcurrent limit
UNIT
A
5
A
33
mVp-p
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Schematic
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3 Schematic
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Figure 3-1. TPS53124 EVM Schematic Diagram
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4 Test Setup and Results
4.1 Test Setup
Connect the test equipment and HPA332 EVM board as shown in Figure 4-1.
Oscilloscope
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CH1
DMM1
-
CN1
TP8
VO1
VO1_GND
VIN
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TP9
VIN
_GND
VO2
TP7
Oscilloscope
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DMM3
12V/6A
TP6
CH2
Load1
TP3
VO2_GND
CN2
Electronic
-
TP4
HPA332
TPS53124EVM-001
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Power supply
-
Electronic
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Load2
-
DMM2
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FAN
Figure 4-1. Equipment Setup for HPA332 EVM Board
4.2 Test Procedure
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Make sure the switches SW1 (EN1) and SW2 (EN2) are in OFF position.
Apply appropriate VIN voltage to VIN and VIN_GND terminals.
Turn on SW1 (EN1), CH1-output will start up.
Turn on SW2 (EN2), CH2-output will start up.
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4.3 Start-Up Performance
EN1 (5 V/div)
EN2 (5 V/div)
VO1 (0.5 V/div)
VO2 (0.5 V/div)
Figure 4-2. 1.05-V Start-Up Waveforms
Figure 4-3. 1.8-V Start-Up Waveform
4.4 Transient Response
VO1 (100 mV/div)
VO2 (100 mV/div)
Iout1 (2A/div)
Iout2 (2A/div)
Figure 4-4. 1.05-V Load Transient Response
Figure 4-5. 1.8-V Load Transient Response
5 Configuration
This EVM can be set at desired configurations. Refer to the following specific setting configuration sections.
5.1 Bootstrap Diode Selection
Bootstrap diodes are not populated on this EVM since TPS53124 has them built-in. External Schottky diodes
can be added to improve efficiency.
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EVM Assembly Drawing and PCB Layout
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CN 1
TP5
U1
R 11
C16 R 10
R8
C15
TP9
J1
TP3
J3
TP6
TP10
C3
L2
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CN 2
J2
C13
1 Q3
C14
R 12
C11
1
C17
Q4
C18
C2
D2
SW2
R6
R5
R1
R2
C12
C19
TP2
TP4
C4
1
R 15
R3
R4
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C5
R7
C21
C20
TP1
C9
1Q2
C10
Q1
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1
D1
C6
R 13
C8
L1
SW1
C7
TP8
TP7
TP11
Figure 6-1. Top Assembly
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C1
R9
R 14
Figure 6-2. Bottom Assembly
Figure 6-3. Top Layer
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EVM Assembly Drawing and PCB Layout
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Figure 6-4. Inner Layer 1
Figure 6-5. Inner Layer 2
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Figure 6-6. Bottom Layer
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List of Materials
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7 List of Materials
Table 7-1. List of Materials
Ref Dsg
C1
QTY
0
Description
Capacitor, Aluminum
Size
MFR
Part Number
0.26 × 0.26 inch
Any
Any
APXE4R0ARA331M
C8, C13
2
Capacitor, NPCAP, 330 μF, 4.0-V 15-mΩ , 20%
6.6 × 7.2 mm
NIPPON
CHEMICON
C15
1
Capacitor, Ceramic, 4.7 μF, 10-V, BJ, 20%
0805
TDK
C2012JB1A475MN
C16
1
Capacitor, Ceramic, 1 μF, 16-V, BJ, 20%
0805
TDK
C2012JB1C105M75MN
C2, C3, C4, C5
4
Capacitor, Ceramic, 10 μF, 25-V, BJ , 20%
1210
Taiyo Yuden
TMK325BJ106MN
C6, C11
2
Capacitor, Ceramic, 0.1 μF, 50-V, BJ, 20%
0603
Std
Std
C7,C14
0
not mount
6,6 × 7.2 mm
Any
Any
C9, C10,
C17,C18
0
not mount
1206
Any
Any
C12 ,C19–C21
0
not mount
0603
Any
Any
CN1, CN2
0
Adaptor, 3,5-mm probe clip ( or 131-5031-00)
0.2
Tektronix
131-4244-001
D1, D2
0
Diode, Schottky, 1-A, 30-V
SMA
Any
Any
J1, J2, J3
3
Terminal Block, 2-pin, 15-A, 5,1mm
0.40 × 0.35 inch
Phoenix
Contact
MKDSN1.5/2-5.08
L1, L2
2
Inductor, 3.3 μH, 6.0 A, 29.7 mΩ
6,5 × 7.1 mm
TDK
SPM6530T-3R3M
Q1, Q3
2
MOSFET, N-ch, 30-V, 6.5-A, 38-mΩ
SO8
ROHM
RSS065N032
Q2, Q4
2
MOSFET, N-ch, 30-V, 10-A, 17.5-mΩ
SO8
ROHM
RSS100N03
R1
1
Resistor, Chip, 1.8 kΩ , 1/16W, 1%
0603
Std
Std
R3
1
Resistor, Chip, 3.3 kΩ , 1/16W, 1%
0603
Std
Std
R4, R6
2
Resistor, Chip, 10 kΩ , 1/16W, 1%
0603
Std
Std
R5
1
Resistor, Chip, 12 kΩ , 1/16W, 1%
0603
Std
Std
R8, R11
2
Resistor, Chip, 5.6 kΩ , 1/16W, 1%
0603
Std
Std
R9, R14
2
Resistor, Chip, 0 Ω , 1/16W, 1%
0603
Std
Std
R12, R13
2
Resistor, Chip, 10 Ω , 1/16W, 1%
0603
Std
Std
R15
1
Resistor, Chip, 430 Ω , 1/16W, 1%
0603
Std
Std
R2, R7, R10
0
not mount
0603
Any
Any
SW1, SW2
2
Switch, ON-ON Mini Toggle
0.28 × 0.18 inch
Nikkai
G12AP
Keystone
5012
TP1, TP2, TP5,
TP11
4
Test Point, White, Thru Hole
0.125 × 0.125
inch
TP10
1
Test Point, Orange, Thru Hole
0.125 × 0.125
inch
Keystone
5013
TP3, TP4, TP6
3
Test Point, Black, Thru Hole
0.125 × 0.125
inch
Keystone
5011
TP7, TP8
2
Test Point, Yellow, Thru Hole
0.125 × 0.125
inch
Keystone
5014
TP9
1
Test Point, Red, Thru Hole
0.125 × 0.125
inch
Keystone
5010
U1
1
IC, Dual Synchronous Step-Down Controller for
Low Voltage Power Rails
QFN24
TI
TPS53124RGE
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Reference
8 Reference
Texas Instruments, Dual Synchronous Step-Down Controller for Low Voltage Power Rails data sheet
9 Revision History
NOTE: Page numbers for previous revisions may differ from page numbers in the current version.
Changes from Revision * (July 2008) to Revision A (January 2022)
Page
• Updated the numbering format for tables, figures, and cross-references throughout the document. ................2
• Updated the user's guide title............................................................................................................................. 2
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