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TPS51220 Buck Controller Evaluation Module User's
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Table of Contents
1 Description.............................................................................................................................................................................. 2
2 Electrical Performance...........................................................................................................................................................2
3 Schematic................................................................................................................................................................................3
4 Test Setup and Procedure......................................................................................................................................................4
4.1 Test Setup.......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
4.2 Test Procedure................................................................................................................................................................... 4
5 Configuration.......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
5.1 Switching Frequency Selection.......................................................................................................................................... 5
5.2 Skip Mode and Control Scheme Selection.........................................................................................................................5
5.3 Current-Sensing Selection................................................................................................................................................. 5
5.4 Overcurrent Limit and Discharge Selection........................................................................................................................6
5.5 Control Mode and Protection Selection..............................................................................................................................6
5.6 Soft-Start Setting Selection................................................................................................................................................ 6
5.7 Output Voltage Adjustment................................................................................................................................................ 6
6 Bill of Materials....................................................................................................................................................................... 7
7 EVM Assembly Drawing and PCB Layout............................................................................................................................ 9
8 Reference...............................................................................................................................................................................11
9 Revision History....................................................................................................................................................................11
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1 Description
The TPS51220 is a dual, peak-current mode, synchronous step-down controller with three low-dropout (LDO)
regulators. It is optimized for 5-V /3.3-V notebook system power supplies. A 99% duty cycle operation enables
designers to complete Li-ion battery applications from 2-cells to 4-cells cost effectively. The TPS51220 supports
high-efficiency, fast transient response and 99% duty cycle operation. DCR current sensing provides lossless
current sensing and free MOSFET selection; resistor sensing supports accurate current-sensing operation. It
supports supply input voltages ranging from 4.5 V to 30 V and output voltages from 1 V to 12 V. High-current, 5
V at 100 mA, 3.3 V at 10 mA, onboard linear regulators have glitch-free switchover function to SMPS, and the
2-V reference has a 100-μA capability.
A peak current-sensing current mode and fixed-frequency control scheme support the full range of current mode
operation including simplified loop compensation, ceramic output capacitors, as well as a seamless transition to
reduced frequency operation at light-load condition.
This evaluation module demonstrates the performance of the high-current/ high-efficiency TPS51220 buck
converter
2 Electrical Performance
SPECIFICATIONS
TEST CONDITIONS
Input voltage range (VIN)
CH1
CH2
2
MIN
TYP
MAX
8
12
20
Output voltage
5
280
UNIT
V
V
Operating frequency
VIN = 12 V, Iout1 = 6 A
Output current
VIN = 8 V to 20 V
Over current limit
VIN = 12 V
9
A
Output ripple voltage
VIN = 12 V, Iout1 = 6 A
15
mVp-p
3.3
V
Operating frequency
VIN = 12 V, Iout2 = 6 A
280
kHz
Output current
VIN = 8 V to 20 V
Over current limit
VIN = 12 V
Output ripple voltage
VIN = 12 V, Iout2 = 6 A
6
Output voltage
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A
6
A
9
A
15
mVp-p
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3 Schematic
Figure 3-1. HPA302 EVM Schematic Diagram (DCR-Sensing)
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4 Test Setup and Procedure
4.1 Test Setup
Connect test equipment and HPA302-EVM board as shown in Figure 4-1.
CH1
Oscilloscope
TP7
(VREG5)
SYNC
TP9
(VREG3)
GNDS
VOUT1
TP1
-
TP2
+
-
Electronic
Load-1
DMM1
DMM4
DMM5
+
+
+
TP8
(VREF2)
-
GND1
+
+
TP15
TP14
DMM3
-
VIN
-
12 V/10 A
Power
Supply
GNDI
GND2
+
TP13
DMM6
-
-
Electronic
Load-1
DMM2
HPA302
TPS5122xEVM
+
+
TP12
VOUT2
CH2
Oscilloscope
Figure 4-1. Equipment Setup for TPS51220EVM Board
4.2 Test Procedure
1. Ensure that the switches S1 (EN1), S2 (EN2), and S3 (EN) are in OFF position.
2. Ensure that the shunt jumpers for JP1 (TRIP) is set 7-pin to 8-pin (VREG5; Vocl = 60 mV, Dischargeenabled), JP2 (FUNC) is set 1-pin to 2-pin (GND; UVP/OVP-enabled), and JP3, JP4 are set 3-pin to 4-pin
(VREF2; Auto-skip).
3. Apply appropriate VIN voltage to VIN and GNDI terminals. Check that VREG3 (3.3V-LDO) starts up.
4. Turn S3 (EN) to ON. Check that VREG5 (5V-LDO) and VREF2 (2V-Ref) start up.
5. When S1 (EN1) is turned to ON, CH1-output starts up.
6. When S2 (EN2) is turned to ON, CH2-output starts up.
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Configuration
5 Configuration
Users can configure this EVM per the following configurations.
5.1 Switching Frequency Selection
The switching frequency can be set by the RF-resistor (R15) or applying external clock into RF pin on the EVM.
Default setting is 280-kHz using RF resistor.
Table 5-1. Switching Frequency Selection
Connection
Add RF-resistor from RF to GND and be R31 open
Internal
f sw
1 ´ 108
=
[kHz]
RF [W]
Apply external clock signal to SYNC (5 Vpp and 50% duty) , remove R15 in addition, and add
0-Ω to R31.
External
5.2 Skip Mode and Control Scheme Selection
The skip mode can be set by the SKIPSEL1,2 pins using JP3 and JP4 on the EVM.
Default setting is Auto-skip.
Table 5-2. Skip Mode Selection
Jumper (JP3, JP4) set to
SKIPSEL1,2
Skip
Top (1-2 pin shorted)
GND
CCM
Second (3-4 pin shorted)
VREF2
Auto-skip
Third (5-6 pin shorted)
VREG3
OOA (400-kHz)
5.3 Current-Sensing Selection
The current-sensing scheme can be set by the external current sensing devices, using some resistors on the
EVM.
Default setting is Inductor DCR sensing
Table 5-3. Current-Sensing Scheme Selection (CH1)
R8
R29
R35
R36
R6
R7
R25
Inductor DCR
Put on(1)
Put on(1)
(if necessary)
Put on(1)
Put on(1)
Open
Open
Open
External Resistor
Put on(1)
Put on(1)
(if necessary)
Put on(1)
Open
Put on (1)
Cut trace
Open
Open
R20
R19
R26
Open
Open
Open
Put on (1)
Cut trace
Open
Open
(1)
"Put on” means add appropriate resistor.
Table 5-4. Current Sensing Scheme Selection (CH2)
R18
Inductor DCR
External Resistor
(1)
R28
R33
on(1)
Put
(if necessary)
Put
Put on(1)
Put on(1)
(if necessary)
Put on(1)
Put
on(1)
on(1)
R37
Put
on(1)
Open
"Put on” means add appropriate resistor.
For external resistor sensing, cut the trace as follows.
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Figure 5-1. (CH1) Cut Trace Underneath R6
Figure 5-2. (CH2) Cut Trace Underneath R20
5.4 Overcurrent Limit and Discharge Selection
The overcurrent limit threshold and discharge function can be set by the TRIP pin using JP1 on the EVM.
Default setting is 60 mV and discharge enabled.
Table 5-5. TRIP/ Discharge Mode Selection
Jumper (JP2) set to
TRIP
VOCL
Discharge
Top (1-2 pin shorted)
GND
31 mV
Enabled
Second (3-4 pin shorted)
VREF2
31 mV
Disabled
Third (5-6 pin shorted)
VREG3
60 mV
Disabled
Bottom (7-8 pin shorted)
VREG5
60 mV
Enabled
5.5 Control Mode and Protection Selection
The control mode and protection function can be set by the FUNC pin using JP2 on the EVM.
Default setting is current mode and UVP/OVP-enabled.
Table 5-6. Control Mode/OVP Selection
Jumper (JP2) set to
FUNC
Mode
OVP
Top (1-2 pin shorted)
GND
Current
Enabled
Second (3-4 pin shorted)
VREF2
D-CAP
Disabled
Third (5-6 pin shorted)
VREG3
D-CAP
Enabled
Bottom (7-8 pin shorted)
VREG5
Current
Disabled
5.6 Soft-Start Setting Selection
Output voltage soft-start time can be set by the ENx pin using some capacitors on the EVM.
Default setting is integrated soft start.
Table 5-7. Soft-Start Setting Selection(1)
(1)
CH1 (C20)
CH2 (C7)
Integrated soft start
Open (adding small bypass-capacitor; 100 pF)
Open (adding small bypass-capacitor; 100 pF)
External soft start
Put on
Put on
When external soft start is selected, add appropriate capacitor on C20 and/or C7.)
5.7 Output Voltage Adjustment
Output voltage is programmable by changing R2, R3, and R5 for CH1 and R21, R23, and R24 for CH2.
Default setting is 5 V for CH1 and 3.3 V for CH2.
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Vout(CH1) =
Bill of Materials
(R5 + R2 + R3)
x Vref (= 1 V)
R3
(1)
When Vout(CH1) is set above 5 V, V5SW input resistor (R22) must be open.
Vout(CH2) =
(R21 + R23 + R24)
x Vref (= 1 V)
R24
(2)
6 Bill of Materials
Table 6-1. Bill of Materials
Reference
Qty Description
Size
Mfr
Part Number
C1, C14, C26
3
Capacitor, Ceramic, 10 nF, 50V, X7R, 20%
0603
Std
Std
C2, C3
2
Capacitor, SPCAP, 150 μF, 6.3-V, 15-mΩ,
20%
7343
Panasonic
EEFCX0J151R
C4, C5, C6, C21,
C22, C23
6
Capacitor, Ceramic, 0.1 μF, 50V, X7R, 20%
0603
TDK
C1608X7R1H104K
C7, C16, C20, C27
4
Capacitor, Ceramic, 100 pF, 50V, CH, 5%
0603
TDK
C1608CH1H101J
C8, C33
0
Capacitor, Ceramic, 10 μF, 25V, X7R, 20%
1210
–
–
C9, C18, C19, C32
4
Capacitor, Ceramic, 10 μF, 25V, X7R , 20%
1210
Murata
GRM32DR71E106KA
C10
1
Capacitor, Ceramic, 2.2F, 6.3V, X7R (or
X5R), 10%
0603
Murata
TDK
GRM188R70J225KA
C1608X5R0J225K
C11
0
Capacitor, Ceramic
0603
–
–
C12
1
Capacitor, Ceramic, 47pF, 50V, CH, 5%
0603
TDK
C1608CH1H470J
C13
1
Capacitor, Ceramic, 0.22F, 50V, X7R, 10%
0630
TDK
C1608X7R1E224K
C15
1
Capacitor, Ceramic, 10F, 10V, X7R (or
X5R), 10%
0805
Murata
TDK
GRM21BR71A106K
C2012X5R0J106K
C17
0
Capacitor, Ceramic
0603
–
–
C24, C29
0
Capacitor
7343
–
–
C25, C30
2
Capacitor, SPCAP, 220F, 4-V, 15-mΩ, 20%
7343
Panasonic
EEFCX0G221R
C28
0
Capacitor, Ceramic
0603
–
–
C31
0
Capacitor, Ceramic
0603
–
–
D1, D2
0
Diode
0.1 × 0.049 inch
–
–
L1
1
Inductor, 4.7μH, 10.2A, 12.9-mΩ
0.4 × 0.4 inch
TOKO
FDV1040-4R7M
L2
1
Inductor, 3.3μH, 10.7A, 10.5-mΩ
0.4 × 0.4 inch
TOKO
FDV1040-3R3M
Q1, Q3
2
MOSFET, N-ch, 30-V, 14-A, 9.7-mΩ
SO8
TI
CSD17307Q5A
Q2, Q4
2
MOSFET, N-ch, 30-V, 21-A, 4.5-mΩ
SO8
TI
CSD17310Q5A
R1, R4, R9, R17,
R22, R34, R35,R36,
R37
9
Resistor, Chip, 0Ω, 1/10W, 1%
0603
Std
Std
R2
1
Resistor, Chip, 120kΩ, 1/10W, 1%
0603
Std
Std
R3
1
Resistor, Chip, 30kΩ, 1/10W, 1%
0603
Std
Std
R5, R23
2
Resistor, Chip 49.9 or 51Ω, 1/10W, 1%
0603
Std
Std
R6
0
Resistor, Chip, mΩ, 1 W, 1%
3712
Std
Std
R7, R25
0
Resistor, Chip
0603
Std
Std
R8
1
Resistor, Chip, 7.5kΩ, 1/10W, 1%
0603
Std
Std
R10
0
Resistor, Chip
0603
Std
Std
R11, R14
2
Resistor, Chip, 470kΩ, 1/10W, 1%
0603
Std
Std
R12, R13
2
Resistor, Chip, 10kΩ, 1/10W, 1%
0603
Std
Std
R15
1
Resistor, Chip, 360kΩ, 1/10W, 1%
0603
Std
Std
R16
0
Resistor, Chip
0603
Std
Std
R18, R28
2
Resistor, Chip, 5.6kΩ, 1/10W, 1%
0603
Std
Std
R19, R26
0
Resistor, Chip
0603
Std
Std
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Table 6-1. Bill of Materials (continued)
Reference
8
Qty Description
Size
Mfr
Part Number
R20
0
Resistor, Chip, mΩ, 1 W, 1%
3712
Std
Std
R21
1
Resistor, Chip, 62kΩ, 1/10W, 1%
0603
Std
Std
R24
1
Resistor, Chip, 27kΩ, 1/10W, 1%
0603
Std
Std
R27
0
Resistor, Chip
0603
Std
Std
R32
0
Resistor, Chip
0603
Std
Std
R29
1
Resistor, Chip, 4.7kΩ, 1/10W, 1%
0603
Std
Std
R30, R33
2
Resistor, Chip, 15.4Ω, 1/10W, 1%
0603
Std
Std
R31
0
Resistor, Chip
0603
Std
Std
R38
1
Resistor, Chip, 0Ω, 1/10W, 1%
0603
Std
Std
R39
1
Resistor, Chip, 0Ω, 1/10W, 1%
0603
Std
Std
S1, S2, S3
3
Switch, ON-ON Mini Toggle
0.28 × 0.18"
Nikkai
G12AP
J1, J2
2
Terminal Block, 2-pin, 15A, 5,1mm
0.40 × 0.35inch
OST
ED1609
JP1, JP2, JP3, JP4
4
Header, 2×4-pin, 100mil spacing (36-pin strip) 0.20 × 0.40inch
Sullins
PTC36DAAN
—
4
Shunt, 100-mil, Black
0.100
Std
Std
TP1, TP2
2
Pin, Probe monitor (VOUT1)
0.12(D) × 0.4 inch
Keystone or
MAC8
5002 LC-2-S
TP3, TP10, TP11
3
Pin, Probe monitor (EN, ENx)
0.12(D) × 0.4 inch
Keystone or
MAC8
5002 LC-2-S
TP4, TP17
2
Pin, Probe monitor (SW-node)
0.12(D) × 0.4 inch
Keystone or
MAC8
5002 LC-2-S
TP5
0
Pin, Probe monitor (IMON)
0.12(D) × 0.4 inch
Keystone or
MAC8
5002 LC-2-S
TP6, TP18
2
Pin, Probe monitor (PGOOD)
0.12(D) × 0.4 inch
Keystone or
MAC8
5002 LC-2-S
TP7, TP8, TP9
3
Pin, Probe monitor (LDO)
0.12(D) × 0.4 inch
Keystone or
MAC8
5002 LC-2-S
TP12, TP13
2
Pin, Probe monitor (VOUT2)
0.12(D) × 0.4 inch
Keystone or
MAC8
5002 LC-2-S
TP14, TP15
2
Pin, Probe monitor (VIN)
0.12(D) × 0.4 inch
Keystone or
MAC8
5002 LC-2-S
TP16
0
Pin, Probe monitor (IMON)
0.12(D) × 0.4 inch
Keystone or
MAC8
5002 LC-2-S
U1
1
IC, Dual Peak Current Mode, Sync. Stepdown Controller
QFN32
TI
TPS51220RHB
VIN, GNDI
2
Pin, Wiring Terminal (VIN)
0.12(D) × 0.4 inch
Mill Max or
MAC8
3183-2-00-15-00-00-080
or WT-3-1
VOUT1, GND1,
GND3
3
Pin, Wiring Terminal (VOUT1)
0.12(D) × 0.4 inch
Mill Max or
MAC8
3183-2-00-15-00-00-080
or WT-3-1
VOUT2, GND2,
GND4
3
Pin, Wiring Terminal (VOUT2)
0.12(D) × 0.4 inch
Mill Max or
MAC8
3183-2-00-15-00-00-080
or WT-3-1
SYNC, GNDS
2
Pin, Wiring Terminal (SYNC)
0.12(D) × 0.4 inch
Mill Max or
MAC8
3183-2-00-15-00-00-080
or WT-3-1
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7 EVM Assembly Drawing and PCB Layout
Figure 7-1. Top Layer/ Assembly
Figure 7-2. Inner Layer 1
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Figure 7-3. Inner Layer 2
Figure 7-4. Bottom Layer/ Assembly
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Reference
8 Reference
1. TPS51220; Fixed Frequency, 99% Duty Cycle Peak Current Mode Notebook System Power Controller data
sheet (SLVS785)
2. TPS51221, Fixed Frequency, 99% Duty Cycle Peak Current Mode Notebook System Power Controller data
sheet (SLVS786)
9 Revision History
NOTE: Page numbers for previous revisions may differ from page numbers in the current version.
Changes from Revision A (May 2011) to Revision B (February 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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