TPS54526EVM-608

www.ti.com Table of Contents User’s Guide TPS54526 Step-Down Converter Evaluation Module User's Guide John Tucker PMP - DC Consumer Power ABSTRACT This user’s guide contains background information for the TPS54526 as well as support documentation for the TPS54526EVM-608 evaluation module. Also included are the performance specifications, schematic, and the bill of materials for the TPS54526EVM-608. Table of Contents 1 Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................................3 2 Performance Specification Summary................................................................................................................................... 4 3 Modifications...........................................................................................................................................................................5 3.1 Output Voltage Set Point....................................................................................................................................................5 4 Test Setup and Results.......................................................................................................................................................... 6 4.1 Input / Output Connections................................................................................................................................................ 6 4.2 Start-Up Procedure............................................................................................................................................................ 7 4.3 Efficiency............................................................................................................................................................................7 4.4 Light-Load Efficiency..........................................................................................................................................................8 4.5 Load Regulation................................................................................................................................................................. 8 4.6 Line Regulation.................................................................................................................................................................. 9 4.7 Load Transient Response.................................................................................................................................................. 9 4.8 Output Voltage Ripple...................................................................................................................................................... 10 4.9 Input Voltage Ripple......................................................................................................................................................... 10 4.10 Start-Up.......................................................................................................................................................................... 11 5 Board Layout.........................................................................................................................................................................12 5.1 Layout.............................................................................................................................................................................. 12 6 Schematic, Bill of Materials and Reference....................................................................................................................... 15 6.1 Schematic........................................................................................................................................................................ 15 6.2 Bill of Materials.................................................................................................................................................................16 6.3 Reference.........................................................................................................................................................................16 7 Revision History................................................................................................................................................................... 16 List of Figures Figure 4-1. TPS54526EVM-608 Efficiency.................................................................................................................................. 7 Figure 4-2. TPS54526EVM-608 Light-Load Efficiency................................................................................................................ 8 Figure 4-3. TPS54526EVM-608 Load Regulation....................................................................................................................... 8 Figure 4-4. TPS54526EVM-608 Line Regulation........................................................................................................................ 9 Figure 4-5. TPS54526EVM-608 Load Transient Response........................................................................................................ 9 Figure 4-6. TPS54526EVM-608 Output Voltage Ripple............................................................................................................ 10 Figure 4-7. TPS54526EVM-608 Input Voltage Ripple............................................................................................................... 10 Figure 4-8. TPS54526EVM-608 Start Up...................................................................................................................................11 Figure 4-9. TPS54526EVM-608 Start-Up Relative to Enable.................................................................................................... 11 Figure 5-1. Top Assembly.......................................................................................................................................................... 12 Figure 5-2. Top Layer.................................................................................................................................................................13 Figure 5-3. Internal Layer 1....................................................................................................................................................... 13 Figure 5-4. Internal Layer 2....................................................................................................................................................... 14 Figure 5-5. Bottom Layer as Seen from Back Side................................................................................................................... 14 Figure 5-6. Bottom Assembly as Seen from Back Side.............................................................................................................15 Figure 6-1. TPS54526EVM-608 Schematic Diagram................................................................................................................ 15 SLVU642A – MAY 2012 – REVISED AUGUST 2021 Submit Document Feedback TPS54526 Step-Down Converter Evaluation Module User's Guide Copyright © 2022 Texas Instruments Incorporated 1 Trademarks www.ti.com List of Tables Table 1-1. Input Voltage and Output Current Summary...............................................................................................................3 Table 2-1. TPS54526 EVM and Performance Specifications Summary...................................................................................... 4 Table 3-1. Output Voltages.......................................................................................................................................................... 5 Table 4-1. Connection and Test Points........................................................................................................................................ 7 Table 6-1. Bill of Materials..........................................................................................................................................................16 Trademarks D-CAP2™ and Eco-mode™ are trademarks of TI. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 2 TPS54526 Step-Down Converter Evaluation Module User's Guide Copyright © 2022 Texas Instruments Incorporated SLVU642A – MAY 2012 – REVISED AUGUST 2021 Submit Document Feedback www.ti.com Introduction 1 Introduction The TPS54526 is a single, adaptive on-time D-CAP2™ mode synchronous buck converter requiring a very low external component count. The D-CAP2™ control circuit is optimized for low-ESR output capacitors such as POSCAP, SP-CAP, or ceramic types and features fast transient response with no external compensation. The switching frequency is internally set at a nominal 650 kHz. The high-side and low-side switching MOSFETs are incorporated inside the TPS54526 package along with the gate drive circuitry. The low drain-to-source on resistance of the MOSFETs allows the TPS54526 to achieve high efficiencies and helps keep the junction temperature low at high output currents. The TPS54526 also has an auto-skip Eco-mode™ to enable higher efficiency at light loads. The TPS54526 DC/DC synchronous converter is designed to provide up to a 5.5-A output from an input voltage source of 4.5 V to 18 V. The output voltage range is from 0.76 V to 5.5 V. The voltage and output current ranges for the evaluation module are given in Table 1-1. Table 1-1. Input Voltage and Output Current Summary EVM INPUT VOLTAGE RANGE OUTPUT CURRENT RANGE TPS54526EVM-538 VIN = 4.5 V to 18 V 0 A to 5.5 A SLVU642A – MAY 2012 – REVISED AUGUST 2021 Submit Document Feedback TPS54526 Step-Down Converter Evaluation Module User's Guide Copyright © 2022 Texas Instruments Incorporated 3 Performance Specification Summary www.ti.com 2 Performance Specification Summary A summary of the TPS54526EVM-608 performance specifications is provided in Table 2-1. Specifications are given for an input voltage of VIN = 12 V and an output voltage of 1.05 V, unless otherwise noted. The ambient temperature is 25°C for all measurement, unless otherwise noted. Table 2-1. TPS54526 EVM and Performance Specifications Summary SPECIFICATIONS TEST CONDITIONS Input voltage range (VIN) MIN TYP MAX 4.5 12 18 Output voltage Operating frequency CH1 4 VIN = 9 V, IO = 1 A Output current range VIN = 12 V, LO = 1.5 µH Output ripple voltage VIN = 12 V, IO = 5.5 A TPS54526 Step-Down Converter Evaluation Module User's Guide Copyright © 2022 Texas Instruments Incorporated V 1.05 V 650 kHz 0 Over current limit UNIT 5.5 6.9 7 A A mVPP SLVU642A – MAY 2012 – REVISED AUGUST 2021 Submit Document Feedback www.ti.com Modifications 3 Modifications These evaluation modules are designed to provide access to the feature of the TPS54526. Some modifications can be made to this module. 3.1 Output Voltage Set Point To change the output voltage of the EVMs, it is necessary to change the value of resistor R1. Changing the value of R1 can change the output voltage above 0.765 V. The value of R1 for a specific output voltage can be calculated using Equation 1 and Equation 2. For output voltage from 0.76 V to 2.5 V: æ R1 ö VO = 0.765 ´ ç 1+ ÷ è R2 ø (1) For output voltage over 2.5 V: æ R1 ö VO = (0.763 + 0.0017 ´ VO ) ´ ç 1+ ÷ è R2 ø (2) Table 3-1 lists the R1 value for some common output voltages. For higher output voltages of 1.8 V or above, a feedforward capacitor (C2) can be required to improve phase margin, and is recommended for auto skip Eco-mode™ stability. Pads for this component (C2) are provided on the printed circuit board. Note that the values given in Table 3-1 are standard values, and not the exact value calculated using Table 3-1. Table 3-1. Output Voltages OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V) R1 (kΩ) R2 (kΩ) C2 (pF) L1 (µH) C9 + C10 + C11 (µF) 1.0 6.81 22.1 1.0 - 1.5 22- 68 1.05 8.25 22.1 1.0 - 1.5 22- 68 1.2 12.7 22.1 1.0 - 1.5 22- 68 1.5 21.5 22.1 1.5 22- 68 1.8 30.1 22.1 5 - 22 1.5 22- 68 2.5 49.9 22.1 5 - 22 2.2 22- 68 3.3 73.2 22.1 5 - 22 2.2 22- 68 5.0 121 22.1 5 - 22 3.3 22- 68 SLVU642A – MAY 2012 – REVISED AUGUST 2021 Submit Document Feedback TPS54526 Step-Down Converter Evaluation Module User's Guide Copyright © 2022 Texas Instruments Incorporated 5 Test Setup and Results www.ti.com 4 Test Setup and Results This section describes how to properly connect, set up, and use the TPS54526EVM-608. The section also includes test results typical for the following: • • • • • • • • Evaluation modules and efficiency Output load regulation Output line regulation Load transient response Output voltage ripple Input voltage ripple Start-up Switching frequency 4.1 Input / Output Connections The TPS54526EVM-608 is provided with input/output connectors and test points as shown in Table 4-1. A power supply capable of supplying 3 A must be connected to J1 through a pair of 20 AWG wires. The load must be connected to J2 through a pair of 20 AWG wires. The maximum load current capability is 5.5 A. Wire lengths must be minimized to reduce losses in the wires. Test point TP1 provides a place to monitor the VIN input voltages with TP2 providing a convenient ground reference. TP7 is used to monitor the output voltage with TP8 as the ground reference. 6 TPS54526 Step-Down Converter Evaluation Module User's Guide Copyright © 2022 Texas Instruments Incorporated SLVU642A – MAY 2012 – REVISED AUGUST 2021 Submit Document Feedback www.ti.com Test Setup and Results Table 4-1. Connection and Test Points Reference Designator Function J1 VIN (see Table 1-1 for VIN range) J2 VOUT, 1.05 V at 5.5 A maximum JP1 EN control. Connect EN to OFF to disable, connect EN to ON to enable. TP1 VIN test point at VIN connector TP2 GND test point at VIN TP3 EN test point TP4 Analog ground test point TP5 Switch node test point TP6 Power good test point TP7 Output voltage test point TP8 Ground test point at output connector 4.2 Start-Up Procedure 1. Make sure the jumper at JP1 (Enable control) is set from EN to OFF. 2. Apply appropriate VIN voltage to VIN and PGND terminals at J1. 3. Move the jumper at JP1 (Enable control) to cover EN and ON. The EVM will enable the output voltage. 4.3 Efficiency Figure 4-1 shows the efficiency for the TPS54526EVM-608 at an ambient temperature of 25°C. 100 90 80 Efficiency (%) 70 60 50 40 30 20 VIN = 5 V VIN = 12 V VIN = 18 V 10 0 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 Output Current (A) 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 G000 Figure 4-1. TPS54526EVM-608 Efficiency SLVU642A – MAY 2012 – REVISED AUGUST 2021 Submit Document Feedback TPS54526 Step-Down Converter Evaluation Module User's Guide Copyright © 2022 Texas Instruments Incorporated 7 Test Setup and Results www.ti.com 4.4 Light-Load Efficiency Figure 4-2 shows the efficiency at light loads for the TPS54526EVM-608 at an ambient temperature of 25°C. 100 90 80 Efficiency (%) 70 60 50 40 30 20 VIN = 5 V VIN = 12 V VIN = 18 V 10 0 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 Output Current (A) G001 Figure 4-2. TPS54526EVM-608 Light-Load Efficiency 4.5 Load Regulation The load regulation for the TPS54526EVM-608 is shown in Figure 4-3. 1.2 VIN = 5 V VIN = 12 V 1 Output Voltage Deviation (%) 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.2 0 −0.2 −0.4 −0.6 −0.8 −1 −1.2 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 Output Current (A) 3.5 4 4.5 5 5.5 G003 Figure 4-3. TPS54526EVM-608 Load Regulation 8 TPS54526 Step-Down Converter Evaluation Module User's Guide Copyright © 2022 Texas Instruments Incorporated SLVU642A – MAY 2012 – REVISED AUGUST 2021 Submit Document Feedback www.ti.com Test Setup and Results 4.6 Line Regulation The line regulation for the TPS54526EVM-608 is shown in Figure 4-4. 1 0.8 Output Voltage Deviation (%) 0.6 0.4 0.2 0 −0.2 −0.4 −0.6 −0.8 IOUT = 2.5 A −1 4.5 6 7.5 9 10.5 12 Input Voltage (V) 13.5 15 16.5 18 G002 Figure 4-4. TPS54526EVM-608 Line Regulation 4.7 Load Transient Response The TPS54526EVM-608 response to load transient is shown in Figure 4-5. The current step is from 1.25 A to 3.75 A (25% to 75% of rated load). Total peak-to-peak output voltage variation is as shown. VOUT = 20 mV/div (ac coupled) Load Current = 1 A/div Load step = 1.25 A to 3.75 A Slew rate = 100 mA / µsec Time = 200 µs/div Figure 4-5. TPS54526EVM-608 Load Transient Response SLVU642A – MAY 2012 – REVISED AUGUST 2021 Submit Document Feedback TPS54526 Step-Down Converter Evaluation Module User's Guide Copyright © 2022 Texas Instruments Incorporated 9 Test Setup and Results www.ti.com 4.8 Output Voltage Ripple The TPS54526EVM-608 output voltage ripple is shown in Figure 4-6. The output current is the rated full load of 5.5 A. VOUT = 20 mV/div (ac coupled) SW = 5 V/div Time = 1 µs/div Figure 4-6. TPS54526EVM-608 Output Voltage Ripple 4.9 Input Voltage Ripple The TPS54526EVM-608 input voltage ripple is shown in Figure 4-7. The output current is the rated full load of 5.5 A. VIN = 50 mV/div (ac coupled) SW = 5 V/div Time = 1 µs/div Figure 4-7. TPS54526EVM-608 Input Voltage Ripple 10 TPS54526 Step-Down Converter Evaluation Module User's Guide Copyright © 2022 Texas Instruments Incorporated SLVU642A – MAY 2012 – REVISED AUGUST 2021 Submit Document Feedback www.ti.com Test Setup and Results 4.10 Start-Up The TPS54526EVM-608 start-up waveform relative to VIN is shown in Figure 4-8. VIN = 10 V/div SS = 5 V/div VOUT = 1 V/div Time = 1 ms/div Figure 4-8. TPS54526EVM-608 Start Up The TPS54526EVM-608 start-up waveform relative to enable (EN) is shown in Figure 4-9. EN = 10 V/div VREG5 = 5 V/div VOUT = 1 V/div Time = 1 ms/div Figure 4-9. TPS54526EVM-608 Start-Up Relative to Enable SLVU642A – MAY 2012 – REVISED AUGUST 2021 Submit Document Feedback TPS54526 Step-Down Converter Evaluation Module User's Guide Copyright © 2022 Texas Instruments Incorporated 11 Board Layout www.ti.com 5 Board Layout This section provides description of the TPS54526EVM-608, board layout, and layer illustrations. 5.1 Layout The board layout for the TPS54526EVM-608 is shown in Figure 5-1 through Figure 5-6. The top layer contains the main power traces for VIN, VO, and ground, and connections for the pins of the TPS54526 and a large area filled with ground. Many of the signal traces are also located on the top side. The input decoupling capacitor are located as close to the IC as possible. The input and output connectors, test points, and most of the components are located on the top side. R3, the 0-Ω resistor that connects VIN to VCC and R4, and the power good pullup are located on the back side. Analog ground and power ground are connected at a single point on the top layer near pin 5 of the TPS54526. The internal layer 1 is a split plane containing analog and power grounds. The internal layer 2 is primarily power ground. There are also a fill area of VIN and a trace routing VCC to the enable control jumper JP1. The bottom layer is primarily analog ground. There are also traces to connect VIN to VCC through R3, traces for the power good signal, and the feedback trace from VOUT to the voltage setpoint divider network. Figure 5-1. Top Assembly 12 TPS54526 Step-Down Converter Evaluation Module User's Guide Copyright © 2022 Texas Instruments Incorporated SLVU642A – MAY 2012 – REVISED AUGUST 2021 Submit Document Feedback www.ti.com Board Layout Figure 5-2. Top Layer Figure 5-3. Internal Layer 1 SLVU642A – MAY 2012 – REVISED AUGUST 2021 Submit Document Feedback TPS54526 Step-Down Converter Evaluation Module User's Guide Copyright © 2022 Texas Instruments Incorporated 13 Board Layout www.ti.com Figure 5-4. Internal Layer 2 Figure 5-5. Bottom Layer as Seen from Back Side 14 TPS54526 Step-Down Converter Evaluation Module User's Guide Copyright © 2022 Texas Instruments Incorporated SLVU642A – MAY 2012 – REVISED AUGUST 2021 Submit Document Feedback www.ti.com Schematic, Bill of Materials and Reference Figure 5-6. Bottom Assembly as Seen from Back Side 6 Schematic, Bill of Materials and Reference This section presents the TPS54526EVM-608 schematic, bill of materials, and reference. 6.1 Schematic Figure 6-1 is the schematic for the TPS54526EVM. Figure 6-1. TPS54526EVM-608 Schematic Diagram SLVU642A – MAY 2012 – REVISED AUGUST 2021 Submit Document Feedback TPS54526 Step-Down Converter Evaluation Module User's Guide Copyright © 2022 Texas Instruments Incorporated 15 Schematic, Bill of Materials and Reference www.ti.com 6.2 Bill of Materials Table 6-1. Bill of Materials REFDES QTY VALUE DESCRIPTION C1, C3 2 SIZE PART NUMBER MFR 10 µF Capacitor, ceramic, 25 V, X5R, 20% 1210 C3225X5R1E106M C11 TDK 0 Open Capacitor, ceramic 1206 Std Std C2, C8 0 Open Capacitor, ceramic 0603 Std Std C4, C7 2 0.1 µF Capacitor, ceramic, 50 V, X7R, 10% C5 1 8200 pF Capacitor, ceramic, 25 V, X7R , 10% 0603 Std Std C6 1 1.0 µF Capacitor, ceramic, 16 V, X7R, 10% 0603 Std Std C9, C10 2 22 µF Capacitor, ceramic, 6.3 V, X5R, 20% 1206 C3216X5R0J226M TDK J1, J2 2 ED555/2DS Terminal Block, 2-pin, 6 A, 3.5 mm 0.27 × 0.25 in ED555/2DS Sullins JP1 1 PEC03SAAN Header, Male 3-pin, 100 mil spacing 0.100 in × 3 PEC03SAAN Sullins L1 1 1.5 µH Inductor, SMT, 11 A, 9.7 mΩ 0.256 × 0.280 in SPM6530T-1R5M100 TDK R1 1 8.25 kΩ Resistor, chip, 1/16W, 1% 0603 Std Std R2 1 22.1 kΩ Resistor, chip, 1/16W, 1% 0603 Std Std R3 1 0Ω Resistor, chip, 1/16W, 1% 0603 Std Std R4 1 100 kΩ Resistor, chip, 1/16W, 1% 0603 Std Std R5 0 Open Resistor, chip, 1/16W, 1% 0603 Std Std TP1, TP3, TP5, TP6, TP7 5 5000 Test point, red, thru hole color keyed 0.100 × 0.100 in 5000 Keystone TP2, TP5, TP8 3 5001 Test point, black, thru hole color keyed 0.100 × 0.100 in 5001 Keystone U1 1 TPS54526PWP TPS54526PWP TI 929950-00 3M HPA608 Any IC, 5.5-A Output Single Sync. Step-Down – 1 Shunt, 100 mil, black – 1 PCB, 2.76 in × 1.97 in × 0.062 in 0.100 6.3 Reference TPS54526 Single Synchronous Converter with Integrated High Side and Low Side MOSFET Data Sheet 7 Revision History NOTE: Page numbers for previous revisions may differ from page numbers in the current version. Changes from Revision * (May 2012) to Revision A (August 2021) Page • Updated the numbering format for tables, figures, and cross-references throughout the document. ................3 • Updated the user's guide title............................................................................................................................. 3 • Edited user's guide for clarity..............................................................................................................................3 16 TPS54526 Step-Down Converter Evaluation Module User's Guide Copyright © 2022 Texas Instruments Incorporated SLVU642A – MAY 2012 – REVISED AUGUST 2021 Submit Document Feedback IMPORTANT NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER TI PROVIDES TECHNICAL AND RELIABILITY DATA (INCLUDING DATA SHEETS), DESIGN RESOURCES (INCLUDING REFERENCE DESIGNS), APPLICATION OR OTHER DESIGN ADVICE, WEB TOOLS, SAFETY INFORMATION, AND OTHER RESOURCES “AS IS” AND WITH ALL FAULTS, AND DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS AND IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS. 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