User's Guide
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AN-2280 LMR10530 Evaluation Module
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Introduction
The LMR10530 evaluation module is designed to provide the power supply design engineer with a fully
functional regulator design using the LMR10530 3MHz switching regulator in an WSON-10 package. The
evaluation module is configured to provide an output of 1.2V at up to 3A from an input voltage range of 3V
to 5.5V.
The printed circuit board consists of 4 layers of copper on FR4 material. The middle layers are solid
ground layers with the first middle layer having a small polygon cut out for the VIN node. The intermediate
ground layer helps in minimizing the AC current loop. The LMR10530 is thermally tied to the other layers
by thermal vias directly underneath the device. This user's guide contains the evaluation module
schematic, a quick setup procedure, and a Bill-of-Materials (BOM). For complete circuit design
information, see LMR10530 SIMPLE SWITCHER 5.5Vin, 3.0A Step-Down Voltage Regulator in WSON-10
(SNVS814).
The module has a Cff capacitor footprint reserved for applications requiring higher VOUT. The Cff cap also
helps to minimize the output voltage overshoot during sluggish startup. For suggested cap values, see the
LMR10530 datasheet (SNVS814). The module also has a reserved footprint for an additional output cap,
Co2, for certain applications requiring more capacitance.
The performance of the evaluation board is:
• Input Range: 3 to 5.5V
• Output Voltage: 1.2V
• Output Current: 0 to 3A
• Frequency of Operation: 3000 kHz
• Board Size: 2.016 × 1.08 inches (51.2 × 27.43 mm)
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Evaluation Board Schematic
VIN
Rinc Ren
Cin
Cinc
U1
9 VIND
10
VIND
EN 2
EN
1 VINC
SW
SW 8
SW 7
5
FB
4
NC
11 DAP
3 SGND PGND 6
LMR10530YSD
L1
VOUT
SW
Rfbt
Cff
Co1
Co2
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D1
Rfbb
GND
Figure 1. LMR10530 Evaluation Module Schematic
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Powering and Loading Considerations
Read this entire section prior to attempting to power the evaluation board.
3.1
Quick Start Procedure
Step 1: Set the bench power supply current limit to 3A. Set the power supply voltage to 4V. Turn off the
power supply output. Connect the power supply to the LMR10530 demo board. Positive connection to VIN
and negative connection to GND.
Step 2: Connect a load, as high as 3A, to the VOUT terminal. Positive connection to VOUT and negative
connection to GND.
Step 3: The EN pin should be left open for normal operation.
Step 4: Turn on the bench power supply with no load applied to the LMR10530. The VOUT would be in
regulation at a nominal 1.2V output.
Step 5: Slowly increase the load while monitoring the output voltage, VOUT should remain in regulation as
the load is increased up to 3 Amps. The LMR10530 is designed to skip some pulses at very light loads to
maintain output voltage regulation. Depending on load levels, the circuit may operate in either
discontinuous or continuous conduction mode.
Step 6: Slowly sweep the input voltage from 3 to 5.5V, VOUT should remain in regulation with a nominal
1.2V output.
3.2
Starting Up
By default, VINC is connected to VIN through a low pass filter to remove any high frequency noise present
at the input. EN is connected to VINC through a 100kΩ resistor. A separate logic signal at the EN terminal
can be used, if startup and shutdown need to be controlled. The EN pin is tied to VIN to simplify start-up.
The pull-up resistor allows the power supply design engineer to toggle EN independently, if desired, and
observe the start-up behavior of the LMR10530.
3.3
Adjusting the Output Voltage
The output voltage is set using the following equation where Rfbb is connected between the FB pin and
GND, and Rfbt is connected between VOUT and FB.
VOUT = VFB(1 + (Rfbt/Rfbb))
(1)
The feedback voltage VFB is regulated at 0.60V typically.
Adjusting the output voltage will affect the performance of the LMR10530. In addition, output capacitors
might not be rated for the new output voltage. For more information, see LMR10530 SIMPLE SWITCHER
5.5Vin, 3.0A Step-Down Voltage Regulator in WSON-10 (SNVS814).
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Typical Test Setup
Figure 2. Efficiency Measurements
Oscilloscope
VOUT
GND
Co
Figure 3. Voltage Ripple Measurements
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I
I
VIN
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
GND
VOUT
A
B
C
D
E
F
GND
6
VOUT SENSE+
5
VOUT SENSE -
4
SPARE
3
VIN SENSE+
2
EN
1
Figure 4. Edge Connector Schematic
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Board Images
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Efficiency vs Load Current
VOUT = 1.2V
Startup
81
VIN = 5.5V
1V/Div
EFFICIENCY (%)
78
75
VOUT = 1.2V
500 mV/Div
72
69
Vin = 3.0V
Vin = 3.5V
Vin = 4.0V
Vin = 4.2V
Vin = 4.6V
Vin = 4.8V
Vin = 5.2V
Vin = 5.5V
66
63
60
57
IOUT = 3A
2A/Div
100 Ps/DIV
0.0 0.3 0.6 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3.0
IOUT(A)
Steady-state (CCM Mode)
VIN = 3V, IOUT = 3A
Steady-state (DCM Mode)
VIN = 5.5V, IOUT = 0.025A
VSW
VSW
2V/Div
2V/Div
VOUT = 1.2V
VOUT = 1.2V
20 mV/Div
20 mV/Div
200 ns/DIV
200 ns/DIV
Load Transient
VIN = 5.5V, IOUT = 0.3A to 3A
IOUT
500 mA/Div
VOUT = 1.2V
100 mV/Div
100 Ps/DIV
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Bill of Materials
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Bill of Materials
Part ID
Part Value
Part Number
Manufacturer
U1
3MHz 3.0A buck regulator, WSON-10
LMR10530
Texas Instruments
L1
1.2µH, 4.6A
7447745012
Wurth Elektronik eiSos
Cin
47µF, 10V, X5R, 1206
C3216X5R0J226M
TDK
Cinc
0.22µF, 25V, X7R, 0603
06033D224KAT2A
AVX
Co1
47µF, 10V, X5R, 1210
GRM32ER61A476KE20L
Murata
D1
Schottky, 30V, 3A, 3-4E1A
CMS01
Toshiba
Rfbt
2.00kΩ, 1%, 1/8W, 0603
CRCW06032K00FKEA
Vishay
Rfbb
2.00kΩ, 1%, 1/8W, 0603
CRCW06032K00FKEA
Vishay
Rinc
10.0Ω, 1%, 1/8W, 0603
CRCW060310R0FKEA
Vishay
Ren
100kΩ, 1%, 1/8W, 0603
CRCW0603100KFKEA
Vishay
VIN
Test Point Loop
5010
Keystone
SW
Test Point Loop
5012
Keystone
GND
Test Point Loop
5011
Keystone
GND
Test Point Loop
5011
Keystone
VOUT
Test Point Loop
5013
Keystone
EN
Test Point Loop
5014
Keystone
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Layout
Figure 7. Top Copper
Figure 8. Top Overlay
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Figure 9. Internal Plane 1
Figure 10. Internal Plane 2
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Figure 12. Bottom Copper
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