User's Guide
SNVA495A – November 2011 – Revised April 2013
AN-2170 LMR24210/20 Evaluation Board
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Introduction
The LMR24210/20 Step Down Switching Regulator features all required functions to implement a cost
effective, efficient buck power converter capable of supplying up to 1.0A or 2.0A. The Constant On-Time
(COT) regulation scheme requires no loop compensation, results in a fast load transient response and
simple circuit implementation, this allows low component count, and consequently very small overall board
space. The regulator can function properly even with an all ceramic output capacitor network, and does
not rely on the output capacitor’s ESR for stability.
The LMR24210/20 has a wide input range from 4.5V-42V, making it suitable for a variety of applications
from automotive to power conditioning of unregulated sources. The LMR24210/20 Evaluation Board is
designed to provide the design engineer with a fully functional power converter to evaluate the
LMR24210/20 series of buck regulators.
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Features
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4.5V to 42V Input Voltage Range
3.3V Output Voltage (default setting)
Up to 2000 mA Output Current (LMR24220)
Up to 1000 mA Output Current (LMR24210)
Switching Frequency of 500 KHz (default setting)
PCB size: 46.8mm x 27.4mm
Enable Option
Install R4, R5 and D1 to enable the part at a desider input voltage. A voltage higher than 1.26V on the EN
pin will enable the device. Use the EN post to disable the device by pulling this node to GND. A logic
signal may be applied, to the post, to test startup and shutdown of the device. Leaving the EN pin open
will enable the device at internal UVLO level.
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Adjusting the Output Voltage
The output voltage can be changed from 3.3V to another voltage by adjusting the feedback resistors using
Equation 1:
VOUT = VFB(1+(R1/R2))
(1)
Where VFB is 0.8V.
For more information on component selection and features, see the LMR24210 SIMPLE SWITCHER®
42Vin, 1.0A Step-Down Voltage Regulator (SNVS738) and LMR24220 SIMPLE SWITCHER 42Vin, 2.0A
Stp-Dwn V-Reg in micro SMD (SNVS737) data sheets.
SIMPLE SWITCHER is a registered trademark of Texas Instruments.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Adjusting the Output Voltage
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Figure 1. Top View
Bottom View
Figure 2. LMR24210/20 Evaluation Board
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ENABLE
T5
Vin = 4.5V ± 42V
VOUT
VIN
C9,
C10
(opt)
+
C1
C8
(opt)
R3
R4
(opt)
LMR24220/10
T1
RON
EN
SS
D1
(opt)
C5
R5
(opt)
L1
SW
GND
T2
C3
BST
R1
FB
VCC
C7
(opt)
Vo = 3.3V@2A
(or 1A)
C2
C6
C4
R2
GND
GND
T4
T3
Figure 3. LMR24210/20 Evaluation Board Schematic
Table 1. Bill of Materials (BOM) LMR24210/20
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Designation
Description
Size
Manufacturer Part #
Vendor
C1
Cap 10µF 50V X5R
C2
Cap 47µF 10V X5R
1210
UMK325BJ106MMT
Taiyo Yuden
1210
GRM32ER61A476KE20L
C3,C5,C6
Murata
Cap 0.01µF 100V X7R
0603
06031C103MAT2A
AVX
C4
Cap 1µF 10V X5R
0603
C0603C105K8PACTU
Kemet
R1
RES, 31.6k ohm, 1%, 0.1W
0603
CRCW060331K6FKEA
Vishay
R2
RES, 10.2k ohm, 1%, 0.1W
0603
CRCW060310K2FKEA
Vishay
R3
RES, 49.9k ohm, 1%, 0.1W
0603
CRCW060349K9FKEA
Vishay
DR74-8R2-R
Colitronics
28-ball DSBGA
LMR24210/20
TI
L1
Shielded Inductor 8.2µH 2.53A
U1
IC LMR24210/20
R4,R5
optional
C7,C8,C9,C10
optional
D1
optional
T1,T2
test point (orange)
Keystone5013
T3,T4
test point (black)
Keystone5011
T5
test point (yellow)
Keystone5014
Optional components
R4,R5 set the input voltage level at which the device is enabled.
D1 is a zener diode that clamps the voltage on the EN pin. A 5.1V zener is suggested.
C7 is an additional output capacitor.
C8 is an input bulk capacitor. The bulk capacitor should be located near the Power-supply connection
point. The purpose of the bulk capacitor is to overcome the inductive effects of bench wiring.
C9,C10 are additional input capacitors.
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Test Setup
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Test Setup
Table 2. Demonstration Board Quick Setup Procedures
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Step
Description
1
Connect a power supply to VIN terminals
VIN range: 4.5V to 42V
2
Connect a load to VOUT terminals
IOUT range: 0A to 2.0A (or 1A)
3
EN should be left floating for normal operation. Short this to ground to
shutdown the part
4
Turn on VIN with 0A load applied, check VOUT with a voltmeter
Nominal 3.3V
5
Apply a 2.0A (or 1A) load and check VOUT
Nominal 3.3V
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Typical Performance Characteristics for LMR24210
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Typical Performance Characteristics for LMR24210
Load Regulation
100
0.5
95
0.4
90
0.3
85
0.2
80
75
70
4.5Vin
5Vin
9Vin
12Vin
24 Vin
36Vin
42Vin
65
60
55
50
ûVOUT(%)
EFFICIENCY (%)
Efficiency
vs.
Load Current
0.1
0.0
-0.1
-0.2
-0.3
-0.4
-0.5
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
Load Transient Waveforms 300mA to 1A, 12VIN
4.5Vin
5Vin
9Vin
12Vin
24Vin
36Vin
42Vin
0.0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
Switching Waveforms CCM, 1A, 12VIN
VO ripple
5 mV/Div
IL 500 mA/Div
VO ripple
5 mV/Div
VSW
5V/Div
IO
500 mA/Div
TIME (100 µs/DIV)
TIME (1 µs/DIV)
Switching Waveforms DCM, 50mA, 12VIN
Startup Waveforms
IL
500 mA/Div
VIN
5V/Div
VO 1V/Div
VO ripple
10mV/Div
IO
200 mA/Div
VSW
5V/Div
TIME (2 ms/DIV)
TIME (5 µs/DIV)
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Typical Performance Characteristics for LMR24220
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Typical Performance Characteristics for LMR24220
Load Regulation
100
0.5
95
0.4
4.5Vin
5Vin
9Vin
12Vin
24Vin
36Vin
42Vin
0.3
90
0.2
85
80
75
4.5Vin
5Vin
9Vin
12Vin
24 Vin
36Vin
42Vin
70
65
60
0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
Load Transient Waveforms 300mA to 2A, 12VIN
ûVOUT(%)
EFFICIENCY (%)
Efficiency
vs.
Load Current
0.1
0.0
-0.1
-0.2
-0.3
-0.4
-0.5
0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8 2.0
OUTPUT CURRENT (A)
Switching Waveforms CCM, 2A, 12VIN
IL
500 mA/Div
VO ripple
10 mV/Div
VO ripple
10 mV/Div
VSW
5V/DIV
IO
1A/Div
TIME (100 µs/DIV)
TIME (500 ns/DIV)
Switching Waveforms DCM, 50mA, 12VIN
Startup Waveforms
IL
500 mA/Div
VIN
5V/Div
VO
1V/Div
VO ripple
10 mV/Div
IO
500 mA/Div
VSW
5V/Div
TIME (1 ms/DIV)
TIME (5 µs/DIV)
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Layout
Figure 4. Top Layer
Figure 5. Top Silkscreen
Figure 6. Mid Layer 1
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Figure 7. Mid Layer 2
Figure 8. Bottom Layer
Figure 9. Bottom Silkscreen
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