Using the LP8728EVM Evaluation Module
User's Guide
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Chapter 1
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Introduction
The Texas Instruments' LP8728EVM evaluation module (EVM) helps designers evaluate the operation
and performance of this device. The LP8728EVM uses the LP8728’s four buck converters to provide 3.3
V, 2.65 V, 1.8 V, and 1.25 V output voltages. Information about output voltage and current ratings of the
LP8728 can also be found in the LP8728 datasheet.
In order to facilitate ease of testing and evaluation of this circuit, the LP8728EVM contains screw-in
terminals for the VIN and all four VOUT connections. Dual connectors are provided for easy four-wire
connection.
For evaluation purposes, the LP8728EVM has been tested over a 4.5 V to 5.5 V input range. Users are
cautioned to evaluate their specific operating conditions and choose components with the appropriate
voltage ratings before designing in LP8728 into a final product.
Figure 1-1. LP8728EVM
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Description of LP8728
The LP8728 is a quad output Power Management Unit, optimized for low power FPGAs, microprocessors,
and DSPs. This device integrates four highly efficient step-down DC/DC converters into one package. All
the converters run at fixed 3.3 MHz switching frequency. Buck converters switching is phase shifted to
minimize the input current spiking.
2.1
Features
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2.2
Four High-Efficiency Step-Down DC/DC Converters
– Max output current 1.0 A
– Forced PWM operation
– Soft-start control
– VOUT1 = 3.3 V
– VOUT2 - 1.25 V
– VOUT3 = 1.8 V or 2.65 V (pin selectable)
– VOUT4 = 1.8 V
Separate Enable Inputs for each Converter Control
Separate Power Good Outputs for each Converter
Output Over-Current and Input Over-Voltage Protection
Over-Temperature Protection
Under-Voltage Lockout (UVLO)
28-pin 0.5 mm Pitch QFN Package
Applications
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Automotive Systems
VIN
VIN
VIN_B1
AVDD
1µF
10µF
1.5µH
VOUT1
SW_B1
BYP
10µF
FB_B1
1µF
VIN
VIN_B2
VDDIO
10µF
1.5µH
VOUT2
10µF
SW_B2
FB_B2
LP8728
PG_B1
10µF
PG_B3
Micro
Controller
VIN
VIN_B3
PG_B2
1.5µH
PG_B4
FB_B3
EN_B1
SW_B3
VOUT3
10µF
EN_B2
VIN
VIN_B4
EN_B3
10µF
GND_B3
GND_B4
GND_B2
AGND
DEFSEL
GND_B1
EN_B4
FB_B4
1.5µH
SW_B4
VOUT4
10µF
Figure 2-1. Typical Application
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Chapter 3
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LP8728EVM Setup
Figure 3-1 shows the LP8728EVM with input and output connectors and main components on the board.
Input power supply is connected to VIN connectors. Two connectors are provided for easy 4-wire
connection. A force line should be connected to connector X1 terminals VIN and GND. Sense wires
should be connected to connector X2 terminals VINS and GNDS. If a two-wire connection is used, wires
should be connected to connector X1 VIN and GND only. Input voltage needs to be set between 4.5 V to
5.5 V.
Two connectors are also provided for each buck output. This is useful, for example, when connecting the
source meter in 4-wire mode for accurate IOUT vs VOUT measurement. Two output terminals are
connected in parallel so either one can be used for sense or force lines.
Connector X3 terminals VDDIOX and GND can be used to connect separated pull-up voltage for the
EN_Bx and DEFSEL pins. If separated pull-up voltage is not desired, input pins can be pulled up to VIN
voltage. Pull-up voltage is selected by changing the shunt position on the J2 terminal. Connecting shunt
between VDDIO and VDDIOX selects VDDIOX as the pull-up voltage. Connecting a shunt between
VDDIO and AVDD selects VIN as the pull-up voltage.
Extra test points are placed close to the buck output capacitors for convenient probe points for an
oscilloscope. Similar test points are also placed close to each input voltage pin (VIN_Bx and AVDD).
Figure 3-1. Evaluation Board Connectors and Setup
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Chapter 4
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Board Layout
Figure 4-1. Layer 1 Top (Signal)
Figure 4-2. Layer 2 (GND) (Picture in reverse colors)
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Figure 4-3. Layer 2 (GND / VIN)
Figure 4-4. Layer 4 Bottom (Signal)
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Figure 4-5. Close-up of the LP8728 and Main External Components
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Board Stackup
Figure 5-1. Evaluation Board Stackup
Details:
• 4-layer board FR4
• Top layer 1 - copper, 35µm
• Prepreg 0.1 mm
• Internal Layer 2, 35 µm
• Core 0.7 mm
• Ground plane Layer 3, 35 µm
• Prepreg 0.1 mm
• Bottom Layer 4 - copper, 35 µm
• Surface finish immersion gold
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Chapter 6
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Controls
The LP8728 has four enable pins (EN_Bx). When any of the enable pins are pulled high, the device
activates and starts up corresponding the buck converter (EN_B1 controls buck1, EN_B2 controls buck2,
etc). When all EN_Bx pins are low, the device goes to shutdown mode.
DEFSEL is used to select buck 3 output voltage. If the DEFSEL pin is pulled high, buck 3 output voltage is
set to 2.65 V. If DEFSEL pin is set low, buck 3 output voltage is set to 1.8 V
EN_Bx pins and the DEFSEL pin have internal pull-down resistors (500 kΩ) which will set the state to low
when the EN input is floating.
Power good outputs indicate the status of each buck converter. Once buck output voltage reaches 96%
(typ) of the desired output voltage, the power good pin is pulled high. If output voltage drops below 93%
(typ) of desired output voltage due to, for example, an overload condition, the corresponding power good
pin is set low.
6.1
LP8728EVM Control Interface
Figure 6-1. LP8728EVM Control Pins
All LP8728 digital input and out signals are routed to 20-pin connector (J3) pins. Pins closer to PCB edge
go straight to the LP8728 digital pins. These pins can be used to connect LP8728 pins to any external
source (signal generators, external controllers, etc). For simple enable / disable operation pull-up resistors
are connected to adjacent pins of the digital inputs. This allows enabling the bucks by setting shunts
between the J3 pins.
Indicator LEDs are provided for power good signals PG_Bx. LEDs are connected between VIN and
PG_Bx pin so the LED illuminates when power good signal is low (buck is disabled or output voltage out
of regulation). Indicator LEDs can be disconnected from the PG_Bx pins by removing the shunts form
connector J3.
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Chapter 7
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Evaluation Board Schematic
Figure 7-1. Evaluation Board Schematic
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Chapter 8
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Bill of Materials
Designator
QTY
Value
Description
Package
Part Number
Manufacturer
0603
C1608X7R1C105K
TDK
C001, C003
2
1uF
CAP, CERM, 1uF, 16V, +/10%, X7R
C1, C2
2
22uF
CAP, CERM, 22uF, 16V,
+/-20%, X7R
1812
CGA8N3X7R1C226
M
TDK
C002, C27, C102,
C111, C202,
C211, C302,
C311, C402,
C411
10
0.1uF
CAP, CERM, 0.1uF, 16V,
+/-10%, X7R
0603
C1608X7R1C104K
TDK
C101, C110,
C201, C210,
C301, C310,
C401, C410
8
10uF
CAP, CERM, 10uF, 10V,
+/-10%, X7R
0805
GRM21BR71A106K
E51L
MuRata
D1, D2, D3, D4
4
Orange
LED, Orange, SMD
1.6x0.8x0.8mm
LTST-C190KFKT
Lite-On
J1
1
Header, 100mil, 2x1, Gold
plated
TSW-102-07-G-S
TSW-102-07-G-S
Samtec, Inc.
J2
1
Header, 100mil, 3x1, Gold
plated
TSW-103-07-G-S
TSW-103-07-G-S
Samtec, Inc.
J3
1
Header, 100mil, 10x2, Gold
plated
TSW-110-07-G-D
TSW-110-07-G-D
Samtec, Inc.
L1, L2, L3, L4
4
1.5uH
1.1uH
2.0x2.5x1.2
MDT2520-CN1R5M
Toko
R1
1
0.01
RES, 0.01 ohm, 1%, 3W,
High Power Current Sense
Chip Resistor
2512
CRA2512-FZR010ELF
Bourns
R2, R3, R4, R5,
R6, R7, R8, R9,
R10
9
1.8k
RES, 1.8k ohm, 5%, 0.1W,
0603
0603
CRCW06031K80JN
EA
Vishay-Dale
U1
1
LP8728
QFN-28
LP8728
Texas
Instruments
X1, X2, X3, X4,
X5, X6, X7, X8,
X9, X10, X11
11
Conn Term Block, 2POS,
5.08mm, TH
PhoenixContact_171
5721
1715721
Phoenix Contact
2x1
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