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User’s Guide
LMR12020 Step-Down Converter Evaluation Module
User's Guide
Table of Contents
1 Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................................2
2 Features...................................................................................................................................................................................2
3 Evaluation Module Schematic............................................................................................................................................... 2
4 Powering and Loading Considerations................................................................................................................................ 3
4.1 Quick Start Procedure........................................................................................................................................................3
4.2 Starting Up......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
4.3 Synchronization..................................................................................................................................................................3
4.4 No Load Start-Up at High Output Voltage.......................................................................................................................... 3
4.5 Adjusting the Output Voltage..............................................................................................................................................3
4.6 Typical Test Setup.............................................................................................................................................................. 3
5 Board Images.......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
6 Performance Characteristics.................................................................................................................................................8
7 Bill of Materials..................................................................................................................................................................... 10
8 PCB Layout............................................................................................................................................................................11
9 Revision History................................................................................................................................................................... 13
List of Figures
Figure 3-1. LMR12020 Evaluation Module Schematic................................................................................................................ 2
Figure 4-1. Efficiency Measurements.......................................................................................................................................... 4
Figure 4-2. Voltage Ripple Measurements.................................................................................................................................. 4
Figure 4-3. Edge Connector Schematic.......................................................................................................................................5
Figure 5-1. Top Side.................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Figure 5-2. Bottom Side...............................................................................................................................................................7
Figure 6-1. Efficiency vs. Load Current LMR12020 VOUT = 5 V.................................................................................................. 8
Figure 6-2. Efficiency vs. Load Current LMR12020 VOUT = 3.3 V............................................................................................... 8
Figure 6-3. Load Transient Waveforms LMR12020, VOUT = 5 V, VIN = 12 V, IOUT = 200 mA to 2 A............................................8
Figure 6-4. Load Transient Waveforms LMR12020, VOUT = 3.3 V, VIN = 12 V, IOUT = 200 mA to 2 A.........................................8
Figure 6-5. Start-Up Waveform, VOUT = 3.3 V............................................................................................................................. 8
Figure 6-6. Start-Up Waveform, VOUT = 5 V................................................................................................................................ 8
Figure 6-7. Switching Node and Output Voltage Waveforms VIN = 12 V, IOUT = 2 A................................................................... 9
Figure 8-1. Top Copper.............................................................................................................................................................. 11
Figure 8-2. Top Overlay..............................................................................................................................................................11
Figure 8-3. Internal Layer 1....................................................................................................................................................... 12
Figure 8-4. Internal Layer 2....................................................................................................................................................... 12
Figure 8-5. Bottom Copper........................................................................................................................................................ 13
Figure 8-6. Bottom Overlay........................................................................................................................................................13
List of Tables
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Introduction
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1 Introduction
The LMR12020 evaluation module is designed to provide the power supply design engineer with a fully
functional regulator design, which can be synchronized to an external clock between 1000 kHz and 2350 kHz.
The evaluation module provides two output voltage options viz. 3.3 V and 5 V with a 2-A current capability.
Without an external synchronization signal, the design operates at 2000 kHz, reducing the solution size and
keeping switching noise out of the AM radio band. The PCB consists of four layers of copper on FR4 material.
The first middle layer is a solid ground layer, which helps in minimizing the AC current loop. The LMR12020
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 the LMR12015/LMR12020 SIMPLE SWITCHER 20Vin, 1.5A/2A Step-Down Voltage
Regulator in WSON-10 Data Sheet.
2 Features
Parameter
3.3-V Output Voltage Option
5-V Output Voltage Option
Input range
5 V to 20 V
7 V to 20 V
Output voltage
3.3 V
5V
Output current
0 A to 2 A
0 A to 2 A
Frequency of operation
1000 kHz to 2350 kHz
1000 KHz to 2350 KHz
Default frequency of operation
2000 kHz
2000 kHz
Board size
1.944 × 1.35 inches (49.37 × 34.29 mm)
1.944 × 1.35 inches (49.37 × 34.29 mm)
3 Evaluation Module Schematic
VIN
10
PVIN
9
PVIN
8
AVIN
Cboost
LMR12020XSD
SW
L1
VOUT
1
SW
2
SW
Ren
Co1
D1
J1
Co2
Cff
Cin
EN
4
EN
Rfbt1
5
FB
Rfbt2
Rdload
DAP
GND
SYNC
GND
6
R_S
Rfbb
GND
Figure 3-1. LMR12020 Evaluation Module Schematic
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Powering and Loading Considerations
4 Powering and Loading Considerations
Read this entire section prior to attempting to power the evaluation board.
4.1 Quick Start Procedure
Step 1: Set the bench power supply current limit to 2 A. Set the power supply voltage to 12 V. Turn off the power
supply output. Connect the power supply to the LMR12020 demo board. Positive connection to VIN and negative
connection to GND
Step 2: Connect a load, as high as 2 A, to the VOUT terminal. Positive connection to VOUT and negative
connection to GND
Step 3: Turn on the bench power supply with no load applied to the LMR12020 and the shunt for the jumper J1
in place. The VOUT would be in regulation at a nominal 3.3-V output. With the shunt out, a minimum load of 10
mA would be required to have the VOUT in regulation at 5 V.
Step 4: Gradually increase the load and VOUT should remain in regulation as the load is increased up to 2 Amps.
The VOUT should also be regulated when the input is swept from the minimum input to 20 V.
4.2 Starting Up
The EN pin is tied to VIN to simplify start-up. The pullup resistor allows the power supply design engineer to
toggle EN independently, if desired, and observe the start-up behavior of the LMR12020. Use the EN post to
disable the device by pulling this node to GND. A logic signal can be applied to the post to test start-up and
shutdown of the device.
4.3 Synchronization
A SYNC pin has been provided on the evaluation board. This pin can be used to synchronize the regulator
to an external clock or multiple evaluation boards can be synchronized together by connecting their SYNC
pins together. For complete information, see the LMR12015/LMR12020 SIMPLE SWITCHER 20Vin, 1.5A/2A
Step-Down Voltage Regulator in WSON-10 Data Sheet.
4.4 No Load Start-Up at High Output Voltage
The LMR12020 cannot start-up at no load when the output voltage goes above 3.3 V. Refer to the LMR12020
data sheet for more information regarding minimum load requirements. A position for a dummy load is provided
on the board. Populating that with a 500-Ω resistor facilitates the start-up at no load for the 5-V output voltage
options.
4.5 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)
Adjusting the output voltage will affect the performance of the LMR12020. In addition, output capacitors
might not be rated for the new output voltage. For more information, see the LMR12015/LMR12020 SIMPLE
SWITCHER 20Vin, 1.5A/2A Step-Down Voltage Regulator in WSON-10 Data Sheet.
4.6 Typical Test Setup
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Figure 4-1. Efficiency Measurements
Oscilloscope
VOUT
GND
Co2
Figure 4-2. Voltage Ripple Measurements
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Powering and Loading Considerations
I
I
I
I
I
1
2
3
4
5
6
A
B
C
D
E
F
EN
VIN
VIN SENSE+
SPARE
GND
VOUT SENSE -
VOUT
VOUT SENSE+
GND
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
Figure 4-3. Edge Connector Schematic
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Board Images
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Figure 5-1. Top Side
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Figure 5-2. Bottom Side
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100
95
94
90
88
85
82
76
70
Vin = 7V
Vin = 8V
Vin = 10V
Vin = 12V
Vin = 14V
Vin = 16V
Vin = 18V
Vin = 20V
64
58
52
46
40
0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0
IOUT(A)
Figure 6-1. Efficiency vs. Load Current LMR12020
VOUT = 5 V
EFFICIENCY (%)
EFFICIENCY (%)
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80
75
70
Vin = 5V
Vin = 7V
Vin = 9V
Vin = 12V
Vin = 14V
Vin = 16V
Vin = 18V
Vin = 20
65
60
55
50
45
0.0
0.3
0.6
0.9 1.2
IOUT(A)
1.5
1.8
2.1
Figure 6-2. Efficiency vs. Load Current LMR12020
VOUT = 3.3 V
IOUT
1A/Div
VOUT = 5V
50 mV/Div
IOUT
VOUT = 3.3V
50 mV/Div
500 mA/Div
100 Ps/DIV
100 Ps/DIV
Figure 6-3. Load Transient Waveforms LMR12020,
VOUT = 5 V, VIN = 12 V, IOUT = 200 mA to 2 A
Figure 6-4. Load Transient Waveforms LMR12020,
VOUT = 3.3 V, VIN = 12 V, IOUT = 200 mA to 2 A
VIN = 20V
VIN = 7V
5V/Div
5V/Div
VOUT = 3.3V
1V/Div
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VOUT = 5V
1V/Div
IOUT = 2A
IOUT = 2A
0.5A/Div
0.5A/Div
200 Ps/DIV
200 Ps/DIV
Figure 6-5. Start-Up Waveform, VOUT = 3.3 V
Figure 6-6. Start-Up Waveform, VOUT = 5 V
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VOUT = 3.3V
50 mV/Div
VSW
5V/Div
2 Ps/DIV
Figure 6-7. Switching Node and Output Voltage Waveforms VIN = 12 V, IOUT = 2 A
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Bill of Materials
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Part Name
Part ID
Part Value
Part Number
Manufacturer
Buck Regulator
U1
2-A Buck Regulator
LMR12020
Texas Instruments
Input Capacitor
Cin
10 µF
C1210C106K8PACTU
Kemet
Bootstrap Capacitor
Cboost
0.1 µF
C0603C104K8RACTU
Kemet
Output Capacitor
Co1
22 µF
GRM32ER71C226KE18L
Murata
Output Capacitor
Co2
22 µF
GRM32ER71C226KE18L
Murata
Catch Diode
D1
Schottky Diode Vf = 0.32 V
CMS01
Toshiba
Inductor
L1
3.3 µH
7447789003
Wurth Elektronik eiSos
Feedback Resistor
Rfbt1
4.02 kΩ
CRCW06034K02FKEA
Vishay-Dale
Feedback Resistor
Rfbt2
5.49 kΩ
CRCW06035K49FKEA
Vishay-Dale
Feedback Resistor
Rfbb
1.02 kΩ
CRCW06031K02FKEA
Vishay-Dale
Pull-up Resistor
Ren
4.75 kΩ
CRCW06034K75FKEA
Vishay-Dale
Pull-down Resistor
R_S
4.75 kΩ
CRCW06034K75FKEA
Vishay-Dale
Test Point
VIN
Test Point Loop
5010
Keystone
Test Point
SW
Test Point Loop
5012
Keystone
Test Point
GND
Test Point Loop
5011
Keystone
Test Point
GND
Test Point Loop
5011
Keystone
Test Point
VOUT
Test Point Loop
5013
Keystone
Test Point
EN
Test Point Loop
5014
Keystone
Test Point
SYNC
Test Point Loop
5014
Keystone
Header
J1
2 × 1 Header, TH, 100mil
TSW-102-07-G-S
Samtec, Inc.
Shunt
SH-J1
Black 100-mil Gold Plated Shunt
969102-0000-DA
3M
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PCB Layout
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Figure 8-1. Top Copper
Figure 8-2. Top Overlay
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Figure 8-3. Internal Layer 1
Figure 8-4. Internal Layer 2
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Revision History
Figure 8-5. Bottom Copper
Figure 8-6. Bottom Overlay
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NOTE: Page numbers for previous revisions may differ from page numbers in the current version.
Changes from Revision A (April 2013) to Revision B (December 2021)
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