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User’s Guide
TPS51120 Buck Controller Evaluation Module User's
Guide
Table of Contents
1 Description.............................................................................................................................................................................. 2
2 Electrical Performance...........................................................................................................................................................2
3 Schematic................................................................................................................................................................................3
4 Test Setup and Results.......................................................................................................................................................... 4
4.1 Test Setup.......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
4.2 Test Procedure................................................................................................................................................................... 4
4.3 Start-Up Performance........................................................................................................................................................ 5
4.4 Transient Performance.......................................................................................................................................................5
5 Configuration.......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
5.1 Switching Frequency Selection.......................................................................................................................................... 6
5.2 Skip Mode and Faults Disable Selection............................................................................................................................6
5.3 Output Voltage Setting Selection....................................................................................................................................... 6
5.4 Control Scheme Selection..................................................................................................................................................6
6 EVM Assembly Drawing and PCB Layout............................................................................................................................ 8
7 List of Materials.....................................................................................................................................................................11
8 References.............................................................................................................................................................................11
9 Revision History....................................................................................................................................................................11
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Description
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1 Description
The TPS51120 is a highly sophisticated dual current mode synchronous step-down controller. It is a full-featured
controller designed to run directly off three to four-cell Li-ion battery and provide high power and 5-V, 3.3-V, or
both, standby regulation for all the downstream circuitry in a notebook computer system. High current, 100-mA,
5-V, or 3.3-V on-board linear regulators have glitch-free switch over function to SMPS and can be kept alive
independently during standby state. The pseudo-constant frequency adaptive on-time control scheme supports
full range of current mode operation including simplified loop compensation, ceramic output capacitors, and
seamless transition to reduced frequency operation at light-load condition. Optional D-CAP™ mode operation
optimized for SP-CAP or POSCAP output capacitors allows further reduction of external compensation parts.
The TPS51120EVM-001 evaluation module is a high efficiency, dual synchronous buck converter providing 5 V
at 6 A and 3.3 V at 6 A from 8-V to 25-V input. This user’s guide describes the TPS51120EVM-001 performance
in D-CAP mode and RDS(on) current sensing.
2 Electrical Performance
Table 2-1. Electrical Performance
Specifications
Test Conditions
Input voltage range (VBAT)
MIN
TYP
MAX
Unit
8
12
25
V
Output voltage
CH1
5
V
280
kHz
VBAT = 8 V to 25 V
6
A
VBAT = 12 V
10
A
Operating frequency
TONSEL: VREF2, VBAT = 12 V, IOUT1 = 6 A
Output current
Overcurrent limit
Output ripple voltage
VBAT = 12 V, IOUT1 = 6 A
Output voltage
CH2
2
40
mVp-p
3.3
V
430
kHz
Operating frequency
TONSEL: VREF2, VBAT = 12 V, IOUT2 = 6 A
Output current
VBAT = 8 V to 25 V
Overcurrent limit
VBAT = 12 V
10
A
Output ripple voltage
VBAT = 12 V, IOUT2 = 6 A
45
mVp-p
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Schematic
3 Schematic
Figure 3-1. TPS51120 EVM Schematic Diagram
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4 Test Setup and Results
4.1 Test Setup
Connect the test equipment and TPS51120EVM-001 board as shown in Figure 4-1.
4. Test Setup and Results
4.1. Test setup
Connect test equipment and TPS51120EVM-001 board as shown in Figure 2.
Oscilloscope
CH1
DMM4
-
+
+
DMM1
-
CN1
V R EG 5
DMM6
+
HPA153
TPS51120EVM
V O 1_G N D
+
-
Electronic
Load1
V B A T+
V R EF2
+
DMM3
12V/10A
Power supply
V B AT_G N D
-
V O 2_G N D
DMM5
+
VO 1
V R EG 3
VO 2
CN2
+
Electronic
Load2
DMM2
CH2
Oscilloscope
+
Figure 4-1. Equipment Setup for TPS51120EVM-001 Board
4.2 Test Procedure
1. Make sure the switches SW1 (EN1), SW2 (EN2), SW3 (EN5), and SW4 (EN3) are in the “OFF” position.
2. Make sure the shunt jumper for JP1 is set 5-pin to 6-pin (Med2), and shunt jumper for JP2 is set 1-pin to 2pin (auto-skip).
3. Apply appropriate VBAT voltage to VBAT1 and VBAT_GND1 terminals.
4. Turn on SW3 (EN5) and VREG5 (5V-LDO) starts up.
5. Turn on SW4 (EN3) and VREG3 (3.3V-LDO) starts up.
6. When SW3 and SW4 stay on, VREF2 (2V-REF) enables.
7. When SW3 and SW4 stay on and turn on SW1 (EN1), CH1-output will start up.
8. When SW3 and SW4 stay on and turn on SW2 (EN2), CH2-output will start up.
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4.3 Start-Up Performance
Figure 4-2. 5-V Start-Up Waveforms
Figure 4-3. 3.3-V Start-Up Waveforms
4.4 Transient Performance
Figure 4-4. 5-V Load Transient Response
Figure 4-5. 3.3-V Load Transient Response
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5 Configuration
This EVM could be set to the user’s desirable configurations. Please refer to the following specific configuration
setting sections.
5.1 Switching Frequency Selection
The switching frequency can be set by the TONSEL pin using JP1 on the EVM. The default setting is Medium2.
Table 5-1. Switching Frequency Selection
Frequency(1)
Jumper (JP1) Set to
Top (1-2 pin shorted)
TYP
CH1
CH2
Slow
180 kHz
270 kHz
2nd (3-4 pin shorted)
Medium1
220 kHz
330 kHz
3rd (5-6 pin shorted)
Medium2
280 kHz
430 kHz
Fast
380 kHz
580 kHz
Bottom (7-8 pin shorted)
(1)
Frequencies are approximate.
5.2 Skip Mode and Faults Disable Selection
Skip mode can be set by the SKIPSEL pin using JP2 on the EVM. In addition, faults disable mode can be
selected for debugging purpose. The default setting is auto-skip and fault enable.
Table 5-2. Skip Mode Selection
Jumper (JP2) set to
Skip
Top (1-2 pin shorted)
Auto-skip
Enable
2nd (3-4 pin shorted)
Auto-skip
Disable
PWM
Enable
Bottom (5-6 pin shorted)
Faults
5.3 Output Voltage Setting Selection
Output voltage can be set by the VFBx pin using some resistors on the EVM. The default setting is adjustable
output.
Table 5-3. Output Voltage Setting Selection (CH1)
Adjustable output
Fixed output; 5 V
R3
R4
R9
7.5 kW
30 kW
Open
Open
Open
0W
Table 5-4. Output Voltage Setting Selection (CH2)
R28
R29
R25
Adjustable output
7.5 kW
17.2 kW
Open
Fixed output; 3.3 V
Open
Open
0W
5.4 Control Scheme Selection
The control scheme can be set by the COMPx pin using some resistors and capacitors on the EVM. The default
setting is D-CAP mode.
Table 5-5. Control Scheme Selection (CH1)
D-CAP mode
Current mode(1)
(1)
R12
C9
C11
R14
Shorted
Open
Open
Open
Open
Put on
Put on
Put on
When current mode is selected, please add appropriate parts on C9, C11, and R14 and cut the trace between the pads of R12.
Table 5-6. Control Scheme Selection (CH2)
D-CAP mode
6
R24
C15
C14
R20
Shorted
Open
Open
Open
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Table 5-6. Control Scheme Selection (CH2) (continued)
Current
(1)
mode(1)
R24
C15
C14
R20
Open
Put on
Put on
Put on
When current mode is selected, please add appropriate parts on C15, C14, and R20 and cut the trace between the pads of R24.
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EVM Assembly Drawing and PCB Layout
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Figure 6-1. Top Assembly
Figure 6-2. Bottom Assembly
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Figure 6-3. Top Layer
Figure 6-4. Inner Layer 1
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Figure 6-5. Inner Layer 2
Figure 6-6. Bottom Layer
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List of Materials
7 List of Materials
Reference Designator
QTY
Description
Size
Mfr
Part Number
—
2
Shunt,100 mil, Black
0.100
3M
929950-00
C1, C24
0
Capacitor,Ceramic
1210
Any
Any
C13
1
Capacitor,Ceramic, 1 mF,6.3 V, BJ, 20%
0805
TDK
C2012X5R0J105K
C16, C17
2
Capacitor,Ceramic, 10 mF,6.3 V, BJ, 20%
0805
TDK
C2012X5R0J106K
C2, C3, C25, C26
4
Capacitor,Ceramic, 10 mF,25 V, BJ , 20%
1210
Taiyo Yuden
TMK325BJ106MM
C4, C7, C9, C11, C12, C14,
C15, C19,C27
0
Capacitor,Ceramic
0805
Any
Any
C5, C18, C22
3
Capacitor,Ceramic, 1 nF, 50 V, BJ, 20%
0805
Std
Std
C6, C23
2
Capacitor,Ceramic, 0.1 mF,50 V, BJ, 20%
0805
Std
Std
C8, C10, C20, C21
4
Capacitor,POSCAP, 150 mF, 6.3 V, 55 mW, 20%
7343
SANYO
6TPB150ML
CN1, CN2
2
Adaptor, 3.5-mm probe clip (or 131-5031-00)
0.2
Tektronix
131-4244-00
D1, D4
0
Diode,Schottky, 0.5 A, 30 V
SOD-123
Any
Any
D2, D3
0
Diode,Schottky, 1 A, 30 V
SMA
Any
Any
JP1
1
Header, 2 × 4 pin,100-mil spacing (36-pin strip)
0.20 × 0.40 inch
Sullins
PTC36DAAN
JP2
1
Header, 2 × 3 pin, 100-mil spacing (36-pin strip)
0.20 × 0.30 inch
Sullins
PTC36DAAN
L1
1
Inductor,4.7 μH, 12.8 A, 8.8 mW
0.496 × 0.532 inch
Toko
FDA1254-4R7M
L2
1
Inductor,2.2 μH, 17.8 A, 4.5 mW
0.496 × 0.532 inch
Toko
FDA1254-2R2M
Q1, Q4
2
MOSFET, N-ch, 30 V, 11 A, 9.1 mW
SO8
IR
IRF7821
Q2, Q3
2
MOSFET, N-ch, 30 V, 16 A, 4.0 mW
SO8
IR
IRF7832
R1, R2, R5, R8, R9, R11–
0
Resistor,Chip
0805
Any
Any
R10, R26
2
Resistor,Chip, 100 kW,1/10W, 1%
0805
Std
Std
R16, R23
0
Resistor,Metal Strip, 1 W, 1%
2512
Std
Std
R17
1
Resistor,Chip, 3.6 kW,1/10W, 1%
0805
Std
Std
R19
1
Resistor,Chip, 3.3 kW,1/10W, 1%
0805
Std
Std
R29
1
Resistor,Chip, 17.2 kW,1/10W, 1%
0805
Std
Std
R3, R6, R28
3
Resistor,Chip, 7.5 kW,1/10W, 1%
0805
Std
Std
R4
1
Resistor,Chip, 30 kW,1/10W, 1%
0805
Std
Std
R7, R18, R30
3
Resistor,Chip, 5.1 W,1/10W, 1%
0805
Std
Std
SW1, SW2, SW3, SW4
4
Switch,ON-ON Mini Toggle
0.28 × 0.18 inch
Nikkai
G12AP
TP1–TP5
5
Pin,Probe monitor
0.12(D) × 0.4 inch
MillMax or MAC8
LC-2-S
U1
1
IC, Dual Current Mode, Sync. Step-down Controller
QFN32
TI
TPS51120RHB
VO1, VO2,VO1_GND1,
VO2_GND1,
VBAT_GND1,VBAT1
6
Pin, Wiring Terminal
0.12(D) × 0.4 inch
MillMax or MAC8
3183-2-00-15-00-00-080 or
WT-3-1
R15, R20–R22, R24, R25,
R27, R31, R32
8 References
Texas Instruments, TPS51120 Dual Current Mode, Synchronous Step-Down Controller data sheet
9 Revision History
NOTE: Page numbers for previous revisions may differ from page numbers in the current version.
Changes from Revision A (February 2006) to Revision B (March 2022)
Page
• Updated the numbering format for tables, figures, and cross-references throughout the document. ................2
• Updated the user's guide title............................................................................................................................. 2
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