EVQ4323M-G-00A
36V, 3A, Low-IQ, Synchronous
Step-Down Converter in a QFN-12L Package
Evaluation Board, AEC-Q100 Qualified
DESCRIPTION
The EVQ4323M-G-00A evaluation board is
designed to demonstrate the capabilities of the
MPQ4323M, a configurable-frequency (350kHz
to 2.5MHz), synchronous, step-down switching
regulator with integrated, internal high-side
MOSFETs (HS-FETs) and low-side MOSFETs
(LS-FETs).
The MPQ4323M provides 3A of highly efficient
output current (IOUT) with peak current control
mode. The wide 3.3V to 36V input voltage (VIN)
range and 42V load dump tolerance
accommodates a variety of step-down
applications in automotive input environments.
A 1μA quiescent current (IQ) in shutdown mode
allows the device to be used in battery-powered
applications.
High power conversion efficiency across a wide
load range is achieved by scaling down the
switching frequency (fSW) under light-load
conditions to reduce the switching and gate
driver losses.
An open-drain power good (PG) signal
indicates whether the output is within 94.5% to
105.5% of its nominal voltage.
Frequency foldback helps prevent inductor
current (IL) runaway during start-up. Thermal
shutdown provides reliable, fault-tolerant
operation. A high duty cycle and low-dropout
(LDO) mode are provided for automotive coldcrank conditions.
The EVQ4323M-G-00A is fully assembled and
tested. The MPQ4323M is available in a QFN12L (3.5mmx3.5mm) package with wettable
flanks. It is available in AEC-Q100 Grade 1.
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
Specifications are at TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Parameters
Input voltage (VIN) range
Output voltage (VOUT)
Maximum output current (IOUT)
Typical efficiency
Peak efficiency
Switching frequency (fSW)
Conditions
VIN = 6V to 36V, IOUT = 0A to 3A
VIN = 3.3V to 36V
VIN = 12V, VOUT = 5V, IOUT = 3A
VIN = 8V, VOUT = 5V, IOUT = 1A
Value
3.3V to 36V
VOUT = 5V
3A
92.7%
95.6%
2.2MHz
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EVQ4323M-G-00A – 36V, 3A, SYNC BUCK CONVERTER EVAL BOARD, AEC-Q100
EVQ4323M-G-00A EVALUATION BOARD
LxWxH (8.3cmx8.3cmx1cm)
Board Number
MPS IC Number
EVQ4323M-G-00A
MPQ4323MGQCE-AEC1
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QUICK START GUIDE
The EVQ4323M-G-00A evaluation board is easy to set up and use to evaluate the MPQ4323M’s
performance. For proper measurement equipment set-up, refer to Figure 2 on page 4 and follow the
steps below:
1. Preset the power supply between 6V and 36V, then turn off the power supply.
2. Set the load current between 0A and 3A. Electronic loads represent a negative impedance to the
regulator, and setting a current too high may trigger hiccup mode.
3. If longer cables are used between the source and the evaluation board (>0.5m total), place a
damping capacitor at the input terminals, especially when VIN ≥ 24V.
4. Connect the power supply terminals to:
a. Positive (+): VEMI
b. Negative (-): GND
5. Connect the load terminals to:
a. Positive (+): VOUT
b. Negative (-): GND
6. After making the connections, turn on the power supply.
7. To use the enable function, apply a digital input to the EN pin. Drive EN above 1.02V to turn the
regulator on; drive EN below 0.85V to turn the regulator off. If the enable function is not used, EN
can be connected directly to VIN.
8. Connect a resistor between the FREQ and GND pins to set the internal switching frequency (fSW).
9. The external resistor divider sets the output voltage (VOUT) (see Figure 1).
MPQ4323M
R5
VOUT
FB
R6
Figure 1: Feedback Divider Network with Adjustable Output
R5 is selected to be 100kΩ. R6 can then be calculated using Equation (1):
R6=
R5
VOUT
1
0.8V
(1)
Refer to the Application Information section in the MPQ4323M datasheet to calculate the
inductance and output capacitance for different VOUT values.
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VEMI
GND
C1B
C1D
R4
R3
C4
C3
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VIN = 6V to 36V
VOUT = 5V
C2B
R5
C5
R6
VOUT
L2
+
U1
R7
R2
R1
CIN5
C1C
C1A
Load
C2A
0A to 3A
V
-
GND
PG
GND
EN
Figure 2: Measurement Equipment Set-Up
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EVQ4323M-G-00A – 36V, 3A, SYNC BUCK CONVERTER EVAL BOARD, AEC-Q100
EVALUATION BOARD SCHEMATIC
EMI Filter
FB1
Magnetic Bead: 3A
742792063
3.3V to 36V
VEMI
VIN
CIN2
10nF
CIN1
1nF
L1
1µH
VCTA25201B-1R0MS6-99
CIN3
2.2µF
+ CIN5
CIN4
2.2µF
22µF
GND
GND
R4
0Ω
3
BOOT
VIN
GND
EN
2, 10
3.3V to 36V
C1A C1B
C1C
4.7µF 4.7µF 0.1µF
C1D
0.1µF
R1
100kΩ
0.85V 1.02V
9
VIN
C3
0.1µF
SW
MPQ4323M
FB
EN
12
fSW (kHz)
86.6
415
75
480
34.8
1000
4
PG
PGND
5
Typ. 5V
VOUT
GND
VOUT (V)
R5 (kΩ)
R6 (kΩ)
5
100 (1%)
19.1 (1%)
3.8
100 (1%)
26.7 (1%)
3.3
100 (1%)
31.6 (1%)
2.5
100 (1%)
47 (1%)
1.8
100 (1%)
80 (1%)
1
24.9 (1%)
100 (1%)
C4
1µF
1, 11
2500
AGND
2200
PG
R7
100kΩ
6
15
13.3
C2B
22µF
25V
1210
100kΩ
8
R3
15kΩ
VCC
C2A
22µF
25V
1210
R5
7
Typ. 0.8V
R6
19.1kΩ
FREQ
5V/3A
C5
10pF
Typ. 5.8A ILIMIT
R2
100kΩ
R3 (kΩ)
L2
2.2µH
XEL4030-222MEB
Figure 3: Evaluation Board Schematic
PACKAGE REFERENCE
TOP VIEW
SW
12
PGND
1
11
PGND
2
10
VIN
BOOT
3
9
EN
FREQ
4
8
VCC
5
7
VIN
FB
6
AGND
QFN-12L (3.5mmx3.5mm)
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EVQ4323M-G-00A BILL OF MATERIALS
Qty
Ref
Value
1
CIN1
1nF
1
CIN2
10nF
2
CIN3, CIN4
2.2µF
1
CIN5
22µF
2
C1A, C1B
4.7µF
3
C1C, C1D,
C3
100nF
2
C2A, C2B
22µF
1
C5
10pF
1
C4
1µF
1
1
1
3A
1uH
2.2µH
100kΩ
Film resistor, 1%
1
1
1
FB1
L1
L2
R1, R5,
R7, R2
R6
R3
R4
Description
Ceramic capacitor,
50V, X7R
Ceramic capacitor,
50V, X7R
Ceramic capacitor,
50V, X7R
Aluminum polymer
capacitor, 50V
Ceramic capacitor,
50V, X7S
Ceramic capacitor,
50V, X7R
Ceramic capacitor,
25V, X7R
Ceramic capacitor,
50V, NP0
Ceramic capacitor,
25V, X7R
Magnetic bead
Inductor, 35mΩ, 3.8A
Inductor, 22.1mΩ, 5.8A
1
U1
4
19.1kΩ
15kΩ
0Ω
Film resistor, 1%
Film resistor, 1%
Film resistor, 5%
3A, low-IQ, sync stepMPQ4323M down converter, AECQ100
Package Manufacturer
Manufacturer PN
0603
Murata
GRM216R71H102KA01
0603
Murata
GRM188R71H103KA01D
0805
TDK
CGA4J3X7R1H225KT000N
SMD
Panasonic
EEHZC1H220P
1206
Murata
GRM31CR71H475KA12L
0603
Murata
GRM188R71H104KA93D
1210
Murata
GRM32ER71E226KE15L
0603
Wurth
885012006051
0603
Murata
GCM188R71E105KA64D
0805
SMD
SMD
Wurth
Cyntec
Coilcraft
742792063
VCTA25201B-1R0MS6-99
XEL4030-222MEB
0603
Yageo
RC0603FR-07100KL
0603
0603
0603
QFN-12L
(3.5mmx
3.5mm)
Yageo
Yageo
Yageo
RC0603FR-0719K1L
RC0603FR-0715KL
RC0603JR-070RL
MPS
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EVB TEST RESULTS
Performance curves and waveforms are tested on the evaluation board. VIN = 12V, VOUT = 5V,
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Efficiency vs. Load Current
RFB1 = 100kΩ, RFB2 = 19.1kΩ,
DCR = 22.1mΩ
RFB1 = 100kΩ, RFB2 = 19.1kΩ,
DCR = 22.1mΩ
VIN=8V
VIN=12V
VIN=18V
VIN=36V
130
110
EFFICIENCY (%)
INPUT CURRENT (µA)
150
Input Current vs. Load Current
90
70
50
30
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
LOAD CURRENT (µA)
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
VIN=8V
VIN=12V
VIN=18V
VIN=36V
10
VIN=8V
VIN=12V
VIN=18V
VIN=36V
10
100
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
94
92
90
88
84
82
1000
1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0 2.2 2.4 2.6 2.8 3.0
LOAD CURRENT (A)
VIN=8V
VIN=12V
VIN=18V
VIN=36V
0.05
0.00
-0.05
-0.10
0.12
LINE REGULATION (%)
LOAD REGULATION (%)
Line Regulation
DCR = 22.1mΩ
0.10
VIN=8V
VIN=12V
VIN=18V
VIN=36V
86
Load Regulation
0.15
DCR = 22.1mΩ
96
EFFICIENCY (%)
EFFICIENCY (%)
DCR = 22.1mΩ
1
1000
Efficiency vs. Load Current
Efficiency vs. Load Current
100
95
90
85
80
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
100
LOAD CURRENT (µA)
DCR = 22.1mΩ
0.08
0.04
0.00
-0.04
Io=10mA
Io=1.5A
Io=3A
-0.08
-0.12
-0.15
1
10
100
1000 3000
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
6
9
12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
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EVB TEST RESULTS (continued)
Performance curves and waveforms are tested on the evaluation board. VIN = 12V, VOUT = 5V,
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Low-Dropout Mode
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
VOUT = 5V, fSW = 2.2MHz
VIN=8V
VIN=12V
VIN=18V
VIN=36V
0.0
VOUT (V)
CASE TEMPERATURE RISE (°C)
Case Temperature Rise
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
LOAD CURRENT (A)
2.5
3.0
5.2
4.9
4.6
4.3
4.0
3.7
3.4
3.1
2.8
2.5
fSW vs. RFREQ
RFREQ = 10kΩ to 30kΩ
fSW (kHz)
fSW (kHz)
Io=0A
Io=1A
Io=2A
Io=3A
3.3 3.6 3.9 4.2 4.5 4.8 5.1 5.4 5.7 6.0
VIN (V)
fSW vs. RFREQ
2600
2450
2300
2150
2000
1850
1700
1550
1400
1250
1100
VOUT = 5V, fSW = 2.2MHz
10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30
RFREQ (kΩ)
1250
1175
1100
1025
950
875
800
725
650
575
500
RFREQ = 30kΩ to 60kΩ
30 33 36 39 42 45 48 51 54 57 60
RFREQ (kΩ)
fSW (kHz)
fSW vs. RFREQ
600
575
550
525
500
475
450
425
400
375
350
RFREQ = 60kΩ to 100kΩ
60
65
70
75 80 85
RFREQ (kΩ)
90
95 100
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EVB TEST RESULTS (continued)
Performance curves and waveforms are tested on the evaluation board. VIN = 12V, VOUT = 5V,
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Thermal Performance
Thermal Performance
IOUT = 1.5A, no forced airflow, TCASE = 38.2°C
IOUT = 3A, no forced airflow, TCASE = 59.5°C
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EVB TEST RESULTS (continued)
Performance curves and waveforms are tested on the evaluation board. VIN = 12V, VOUT = 5V,
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
CISPR25 Class 5 Peak Conducted
Emissions
CISPR25 Class 5 Average Conducted
Emissions
150kHz to 108MHz
CISPR25 CLASS 5 PK LIMITS
AVG CONDUCTED EMI (dBµV)
PK CONDUCTED EMI (dBµV)
150kHz to 108MHz
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
PK NOISE FLOOR
0.1
1
Frequency (MHz)
108
10
75
70
65
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
-5
-10
-15
-20
Frequency (MHz)
1
108
10
CISPR25 Class 5 Average Radiated
Emissions
150kHz to 30MHz
150kHz to 30MHz
60
60
55
55
CISPR25 CLASS 5 PK LIMITS
50
AVG RADIATED EMI (dBµV)
50
PK RADIATED EMI (dBµV)
AVG NOISE FLOOR
0.1
CISPR25 Class 5 Peak Radiated
Emissions
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
45
40
35
CISPR25 CLASS 5 AVG LIMITS
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
0
PK NOISE FLOOR
-5
-5
-10
0.1
1
30
10
0.1
Horizontal, 30MHz to 1GHz
AVG RADIATED EMI (dBµV)
35
30
25
20
15
10
PK NOISE FLOOR
5
30
10
HORIZONTAL POLARIZATION
50
CISPR25 CLASS 5 PK LIMITS
40
Frequency (MHz)
Horizontal, 30MHz to 1GHz
55
HORIZONTAL POLARIZATION
45
1
CISPR25 Class 5 Average Radiated
Emissions
55
50
AVG NOISE FLOOR
-10
Frequency (MHz)
CISPR25 Class 5 Peak Radiated
Emissions
PK RADIATED EMI (dBµV)
CISPR25 CLASS 5 AVG LIMITS
45
40
35
30
25
CISPR25 CLASS 5 AVG LIMITS
20
15
10
5
0
0
-5
30
130
230
330
430
530
Frequency (MHz)
630
730
830
930
AVG NOISE FLOOR
-5
30
130
230
330
430
530
Frequency (MHz)
630
730
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EVB TEST RESULTS (continued)
Performance curves and waveforms are tested on the evaluation board. VIN = 12V, VOUT = 5V,
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
CISPR25 Class 5 Peak Radiated
Emissions
CISPR25 Class 5 Average Radiated
Emissions
Vertical, 30MHz to 1GHz
Vertical, 30MHz to 1GHz
55
55
VERTICAL POLARIZATION
50
VERTICAL POLARIZATION
50
CISPR25 CLASS 5 PK LIMITS
AVG RADIATED EMI (dBµV)
PK RADIATED EMI (dBµV)
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
45
40
35
30
25
CISPR25 CLASS 5 AVG LIMITS
20
15
10
PK NOISE FLOOR
5
5
0
0
-5
30
130
230
330
430
530
Frequency (MHz)
630
730
830
930
AVG NOISE FLOOR
-5
30
130
230
330
430
530
Frequency (MHz)
630
730
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EVB TEST RESULTS (continued)
Performance curves and waveforms are tested on the evaluation board. VIN = 12V, VOUT = 5V,
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Steady State
Steady State
IOUT = 0A
IOUT = 3A
CH3: PG
CH2:
VOUT/AC
CH3: PG
CH2:
VOUT/AC
CH4: IL
CH1: VSW
CH1: VSW
CH4: IL
Start-Up through VIN
Start-Up through VIN
IOUT = 0A
IOUT = 3A
CH3: VIN
CH3: VIN
CH2: VOUT
CH2: VOUT
CH4: IL
CH4: IL
CH1: VSW
CH1: VSW
Shutdown through VIN
Shutdown through VIN
IOUT = 0A
IOUT = 3A
CH3: VIN
CH3: VIN
CH2: VOUT
CH4: IL
CH2: VOUT
CH4: IL
CH1: VSW
CH1: VSW
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EVB TEST RESULTS (continued)
Performance curves and waveforms are tested on the evaluation board. VIN = 12V, VOUT = 5V,
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Start-Up through EN
Start-Up through EN
IOUT = 0A
IOUT = 3A
CH3: EN
CH3: EN
CH2: VOUT
CH2: VOUT
CH4: IL
CH4: IL
CH1: VSW
CH1: VSW
Shutdown through EN
Shutdown through EN
IOUT = 0A
IOUT = 3A
CH3: EN
CH3: EN
CH2: VOUT
CH4: IL
CH2: VOUT
CH4: IL
CH1: VSW
CH1: VSW
PG in Start-Up through VIN
PG in Start-Up through VIN
IOUT = 0A
IOUT = 3A
CH3: VIN
CH3: VIN
CH2: VOUT
CH2: VOUT
CH4: PG
CH4: PG
CH1: VSW
CH1: VSW
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EVB TEST RESULTS (continued)
Performance curves and waveforms are tested on the evaluation board. VIN = 12V, VOUT = 5V,
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
PG in Shutdown through VIN
PG in Shutdown through VIN
IOUT = 0A
IOUT = 3A
CH3: VIN
CH3: VIN
CH2: VOUT
CH4: PG
CH2: VOUT
CH4: PG
CH1: VSW
CH1: VSW
PG in Start-Up through EN
PG in Start-Up through EN
IOUT = 0A
IOUT = 3A
CH3: EN
CH3: EN
CH2: VOUT
CH2: VOUT
CH4: PG
CH4: PG
CH1: VSW
CH1: VSW
PG in Shutdown through EN
PG in Shutdown through EN
IOUT = 0A
IOUT = 3A
CH3: EN
CH3: EN
CH2: VOUT
CH4: PG
CH2: VOUT
CH1: VSW
CH4: PG
CH1: VSW
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EVB TEST RESULTS (continued)
Performance curves and waveforms are tested on the evaluation board. VIN = 12V, VOUT = 5V,
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Low-Dropout Mode
Low-Dropout Mode
IOUT = 0A, VIN = 3.3V
IOUT = 3A, VIN = 3.3V
CH4: IL
CH3: VIN
CH3: VIN
CH2: VOUT
CH2: VOUT
CH4: IL
CH1: VSW
CH1: VSW
SCP Entry
SCP Entry
IOUT = 0A
IOUT = 3A
CH3: PG
CH3: PG
CH2: VOUT
CH2: VOUT
CH4: IL
CH4: IL
CH1: VSW
CH1: VSW
SCP Recovery
SCP Recovery
IOUT = 0A
IOUT = 3A
CH3: PG
CH3: PG
CH2: VOUT
CH2: VOUT
CH4: IL
CH4: IL
CH1: VSW
CH1: VSW
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EVB TEST RESULTS (continued)
Performance curves and waveforms are tested on the evaluation board. VIN = 12V, VOUT = 5V,
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
SCP Steady State
Load Transient
IOUT = 0A
IOUT = 1.5A to 3A, 1.6A/μs
CH3: PG
CH2:
VOUT/AC
CH2: VOUT
CH4: IL
CH4: IOUT
CH1: VSW
Load Dump
Load Dump
VIN= 12V to 42V, IOUT = 0A
VIN = 12V to 42V, IOUT = 3A
CH2: VOUT
CH2: VOUT
CH3: VIN
CH3: VIN
CH4: IL
CH4: IL
CH1: VSW
CH1: VSW
Cold Crank
Cold Crank
VIN = 12V to 3.3V to 6V, IOUT = 0A
VIN = 12V to 3.3V to 6V, IOUT = 3A
CH2: VOUT
CH2: VOUT
CH3: VIN
CH4: IL
CH3: VIN
CH4: IL
CH1: VSW
CH1: VSW
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EVB TEST RESULTS (continued)
Performance curves and waveforms are tested on the evaluation board. VIN = 12V, VOUT = 5V,
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
VIN Ramping Down and Up
VIN Ramping Down and Up
VIN = 6V to 0V, 0.5V/min, IOUT = 0A
VIN = 6V to 0V, 0.5V/min, IOUT = 3A
CH3: VIN
CH3: VIN
CH2: VOUT
CH2: VOUT
CH4: IL
CH4: IL
CH1: VSW
CH1: VSW
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PCB LAYOUT
Figure 4: Top Silk and Top Layer
Figure 5: Mid-Layer 1
Figure 6: Mid-Layer 2
Figure 7: Bottom Layer and Bottom Silk
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REVISION HISTORY
Revision #
1.0
Revision Date
4/27/2022
Description
Initial Release
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Notice: The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Please contact MPS for current specifications.
Users should warrant and guarantee that third-party Intellectual Property rights are not infringed upon when integrating MPS
products into any application. MPS will not assume any legal responsibility for any said applications.
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