ADP2360CP-EVALZ User Guide
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Evaluating the ADP2360 DC-to-DC Switching Regulator
FEATURES
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Input voltage range: 4.5 V to 60 V
Output voltage: 3.3 V
Power good output
The ADP2360CP-EVALZ evaluation board demonstrates the
functionality of the ADP2360 dc-to-dc converter.
Use this evaluation board to evaluate simple device measurements, such as line regulation, load regulation, and efficiency.
The evaluation board provides a power-good output and other
features, such as soft start time. The maximum inductor current
can be modified by changing component values.
EVALUATION KIT CONTENTS
ADP2360CP-EVALZ evaluation board
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED
DC power supply
Multimeters for voltage and current measurements
Electronic load (ELOAD) or resistive load
Full specifications for the ADP2360 dc-to-dc converter are
available in the product data sheet, which should be consulted
in conjunction with this user guide when working with the
evaluation board.
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EVALUATION BOARD
Figure 1. ADP2360CP-EVALZ LFCSP Evaluation Board
PLEASE SEE THE LAST PAGE FOR AN IMPORTANT
WARNING AND LEGAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Features .............................................................................................. 1
Output Voltage Measurements ........................................................5
Evaluation Kit Contents ................................................................... 1
Line Regulation..............................................................................5
Additional Equipment Needed ....................................................... 1
Load Regulation ............................................................................5
General Description ......................................................................... 1
Efficiency ........................................................................................5
Evaluation Board .............................................................................. 1
Evaluation Board Schematic and Artwork.....................................6
Revision History ............................................................................... 2
Ordering Information .......................................................................8
Evaluation Board Hardware ............................................................ 3
Bill of Materials ..............................................................................8
Measurement Setup .......................................................................... 4
REVISION HISTORY
4/2017—Rev. 0 to Rev. A
Changes to Features Section, Additional Equipment Needed
Section, and General Description Section .................................... 1
Changes to Evaluation Board Hardware Section ......................... 3
Changed Evaluation Board Schematic Section to Evaluation
Board Schematic and Artwork Section ......................................... 6
Moved Figure 7 ................................................................................. 6
Deleted Evaluation Board Layout Section..................................... 7
Changes to Bill of Materials Section and Table 2 ......................... 8
5/2016—Revision 0: Initial Version
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EVALUATION BOARD HARDWARE
The evaluation board allows the end user to customize the
design including modification of the soft start and peak current
settings; refer to the ADP2360 data sheet to obtain alternative
component values.
The evaluation board is configured to provide a 3.3 V output
from a 4.5 V to 60 V input. Table 2 lists the components for the
ADP2360CP-EVALZ evaluation board. Table 1 lists the
evaluation board functions and descriptions.
Figure 2 outlines the evaluation board features available to the
user.
ENABLE; CAN BE CONNECTED EXTERNALLY
TO CENTER PIN
POWER INPUT
MAXIMUM INDUCTOR CURRENT;
RITH CONTROLS SETTING
POWER GOOD; HIGH OUTPUT WHEN GOOD
ADP2360
SWITCH NODE; CAN MONITOR
WAVEFORM ON OSCILLOSCOPE
POWER OUTPUT
GND
GND
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SOFT START; CSS CONTROLS SETTING
Figure 2. Evaluation Board Features
Table 1. Evaluation Board Function Descriptions
Jumper/Connector Mnemonic
VIN
VOUT
GND1, GND2
EN
PG
SW
Description
Power supply to the ADP2360. This connector can be connected to a supply between 4.5 V and 60 V.
Output from the ADP2360. The output voltage is 3.3 V in the default configuration.
Ground.
Precision enable. The EN pin is compared to an internal precision reference to enable the regulator
output. Connect this jumper to the on position to turn on the regulator. Connect this jumper to the off
position or remove this jumper to turn the regulator off (an internal pull-down is present in the
ADP2360). An external enable can be connected to the center pin.
Power-good output. This pin is an open-drain, power-good indicator and is pulled up to VIN by the PG resistor.
As a 22 MΩ resistor pulls up the PG pin, a high impedance meter is required for accurate measurement.
This resistor value is selected to minimize power when the device is not enabled.
Switch node. This node allows the switching waveform to be viewed on an oscilloscope.
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MEASUREMENT SETUP
The setup in Figure 3 is suggested for evaluating the device. For
efficiency measurements, an additional voltmeter connected
between GND1 and VIN is preferred to ensure that the voltage
is measured as close to the device as possible and to eliminate
voltage drop from the power lead impedance.
ADP2360
V
V
I
ELOAD
POWER
SUPPLY
UNIT
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V
I
Figure 3. Measurement Setup
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OUTPUT VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS
For basic output voltage accuracy measurements, connect the
evaluation board to a voltage source and a voltmeter. Use a
resistor or an electronic load as the load for the regulator.
When using a resistive load, ensure that the resistor has an
adequate power rating to handle the expected power dissipation.
Ensure that the voltage source can supply up to 500 mA.
Complete the following steps to connect to a voltage source and
voltmeter:
Connect the negative (−) terminal of the voltage source to
the GND1 terminal.
Connect the positive (+) terminal of the voltage source to
the VIN terminal.
Connect a load between the VOUT terminal and the
GND1 terminal.
Connect the voltmeter in parallel with the load resistor.
2.
3.
4.
Turn the voltage source on and move the EN jumper to the on
position.
If long power leads are used from the power supply, especially at
higher loads, connect a large capacitor (5000 μF or more) across
the VIN terminal to prevent losses from lead inductance. Measure
the input voltage at these terminals or use a power supply with a
4-wire supply and sense arrangement.
For load regulation measurements, monitor the regulator output
while the load is varied. For good load regulation, the output
must change as little as possible with varying loads. The input
voltage must be held constant during this measurement. Keep
power leads short during this test and use a power supply with
remote sense.
EFFICIENCY
For efficiency measurements, monitor the regulator input and
output while the load is varied. The input voltage must be held
constant during this measurement. Keep power leads short during
this test and use a power supply with remote sense. Connect
ammeters in series with the input and output. Connect voltmeters
to the printed circuit board (PCB) side of the ammeter and
measure the voltage across the input and output terminals. For
the best results, measure the voltage across the input and output
capacitors. If possible, particularly at low currents, trigger the
meters simultaneously and set to average readings for a period of a
few hundred milliseconds or more. Averaging the readings removes
the switching ripple and skip mode effects. Figure 5 shows typical
efficiency curves.
100
90
LINE REGULATION
80
70
EFFICIENCY (%)
For line regulation measurements, monitor the regulator
output while its input is varied. For good line regulation, the
output must change as little as possible with varying input
levels. It is possible to repeat this measurement under different
load conditions. During line regulation tests, keep the power
supply leads short and remove any additional input capacitor.
Figure 4 shows the typical line regulation performance of the
ADP2360 at both the output and feedback pins.
40
30
20
VIN = 9V
VIN = 12V
VIN = 24V
VIN = 48V
10
0
0.01
0.02
0.03
0.04
0.05
0.06
0.07
LOAD (A)
0.6
Figure 5. Efficiency vs. Load, VOUT = 3.3 V Fixed, RITH = 0 Ω, TA = 25°C
0.4
0.2
0
–0.2
–0.4
–0.6
–0.8
–1.0
50
0
0.8
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
VIN (V)
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VOUT VARIATION FROM AVERAGE (%)
1.0
60
Figure 4. Line Regulation, VOUT = 3.3 V Fixed, RITH = 0 Ω, Load= 10 mA
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LOAD REGULATION
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EVALUATION BOARD SCHEMATIC AND ARTWORK
3
2
1
RPG
CIN
REN1
U1
ADP2360ACPZ
VIN
VIN
SW
SW
PGND
SS
SS
PAD
L1
CSS
AGND
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Figure 6. Evaluation Board Schematic for the ADP2360
Figure 7. PCB Top Copper Layer
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1
2
3
VOUT
3
2
1
GND1
3
2
1
GND2
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RFB1
CFF
EN
EN
PG
PG
ITH
ITH
FB
FB
RFB2
RITH
1
2
3
REN2
EN
SW
PG
COUT
VIN
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Figure 8. PCB Bottom Copper Layer
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ORDERING INFORMATION
BILL OF MATERIALS
N/A in Table 2 means not applicable.
Table 2.
Reference
Designator
U1
COUT
L1
RFB1
RFB2
Package
LFCSP
2220
WE-TPC
0805
0805
RITH
0805
RPG
CIN
CFF
0805
2220
0603
CSS
VIN, VOUT, GND1,
GND2, EN, PG
0603
N/A
Description
ADP2360 LFCSP
Output capacitor
Inductor
Top feedback resistor
Bottom feedback
resistor
Maximum inductor
current selection
resistor
Power-good resistor
Input capacitor
Feedforward
capacitor
Soft start capacitor
Pin headers
Value
ADP2360
10 μF
100 μH
357 kΩ
115 kΩ
Tolerance
N/A
10%
30%
1%
1%
Voltage
Adjustable
50 V
N/A
N/A
N/A
Part Number
ADP2360ACPZ-R7
GRM32ER71H106KA12L
744043101
N/A
N/A
Manufacturer
Analog Devices, Inc.
Murata
Würth
N/A
N/A
0Ω
1%
N/A
N/A
N/A
22 MΩ
10 μF
10 pF
1%
20%
5%
N/A
100 V
50 V
N/A
C5750X7S2A106M230KB
GRM1885C1H100JA01D
N/A
TDK
Murata
10 nF
N/A
10%
N/A
50 V
N/A
GRM188R71H103KA01D
N/A
Murata
N/A
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ESD (electrostatic discharge) sensitive device. Charged devices and circuit boards can discharge without detection. Although this product features patented or proprietary protection
circuitry, damage may occur on devices subjected to high energy ESD. Therefore, proper ESD precautions should be taken to avoid performance degradation or loss of functionality.
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