EVM3808-LE-00A
5.5V, 3A, Synchronous Step-Down
Module Evaluation Board,
AEC-Q100 Qualified
DESCRIPTION
The EVM3808-LE-00A evaluation board is
designed to demonstrate the capabilities of the
MPM3808, an easy-to-use, fully integrated,
synchronous step-down power module with a
built-in inductor and power MOSFETs. It can
achieve up to 3A of continuous output current
(IOUT), with excellent load and line regulation.
The MPM3808 is ideal for a wide range of
applications, including high-performance digital
signal processors (DSPs), advanced driverassistance system (ADAS) sensors, portable
and mobile devices, and other low-power
systems with size constraints.
The EVM3808-LE-00A is fully assembled and
tested. The MPM3808 is available in a small
QFN-15 (3mmx4mmx1.6mm) package with
wettable flanks, and requires a minimal number
of readily available, standard external
components.
The constant-on-time (COT) control scheme
provides fast transient response and eases loop
stabilization. Fault protections include cycle-bycycle current limiting and thermal shutdown. An
open-drain power good (PG) signal indicates
when the output voltage (VOUT) exceeds 90% of
its nominal voltage.
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
Specifications are at TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Parameters
Input voltage (VIN) range
Output voltage (VOUT)
Maximum output current (IOUT)
Typical efficiency
Peak efficiency
Switching frequency (fSW)
Conditions
VIN = 2.5V to 5.5V, IOUT = 0A to 3A
VIN = 2.5V to 5.5V
VIN = 3.3V, VOUT = 1.2V, IOUT = 3A
VIN = 2.5V, VOUT = 1.2V, IOUT = 300mA
Value
2.5V to 5.5V
VOUT = 1.2V
3A
74.98%
90.29%
2.4MHz
EVM3808-LE-00A EVALUATION BOARD
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Board Number
MPS IC Number
EVM3808-LE-00A
MPM3808GLE-AEC1
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QUICK START GUIDE
1. Preset the power supply (VIN) between 2.5V and 5.5V, then turn the power supply off.
2. Set the load current between 0A and 3A. Electronic loads represent a negative impedance to the
regulator, and setting a current too high can trigger over-current protection (OCP).
3. If longer cables (>0.5m total) are used between the source and the evaluation board, install a
damping capacitor at the input terminals, especially when VIN ≥ 5V.
4. Connect the power supply terminals to:
a. Positive (+): VIN
b. Negative (-): GND
5. Connect the load terminals to:
a. Positive (+): VOUT
b. Negative (-): GND
6. After making the connections, turn the power supply on.
7. To use the enable function, apply a digital input to the EN pin. Drive EN above 0.9V to turn the
regulator on; drive EN below 0.65V to turn the regulator off. If the enable function is not used,
connect EN directly to VIN.
8. To use the power good (PG) function, connect a probe between the PG and GND pins. PG pulls to
GND before the soft start (SS) completes. If VFB rises to be 90% of VREF, PG pulls high through a
100kΩ resistor connected to VIN. If VFB drops to 85% of VREF, the PG pin’s voltage (VPG) pulls to
GND to indicate an output failure. PG can also be connected to an external voltage source.
9. The external resistor divider sets the output voltage (VOUT).
VOUT
MPM3808
R1
FB
R2
Figure 1: Feedback Divider Network with Adjustable Output
R1 is selected to be 100kΩ. Then R2 can be calculated with Equation (1):
R2
R1
VOUT
1
0.6
(1)
Refer to the Application Information section in the MPM3808 datasheet to recalculate the output
capacitance when VOUT changes.
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10.
Figure 2 shows the measurement equipment set-up.
PG
EN
GND
R3
R1
R2
R6
C4
R5
C5
R4
C3
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VIN = 2.5V to 5.5V
VOUT
C1B
C1D
+
Load
C2C
C2A
C1A
C1C
U1
GND
VOUT = 1.2V
C2D
C2B
VIN
0A to 3A
V
-
GND
Figure 2: Measurement Equipment Set-Up
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EVALUATION BOARD SCHEMATIC
VIN
2.5V to 5.5V
CIN1
22µF
3
C1A
10µF
C1B
10µF
C1C
0.1µF
C1D
NS
VIN
SW
R1
100kΩ
GND
EN
0.65V 0.9V
OUT
12
MPM3808
R2
100kΩ
R3
100kΩ
OUT_S
EN
FB
4, 5, 6
7, 8, 9
14
1.2V/3A
C5
Short
1
Typ 0.6V
R6
100kΩ
2
PG
13
C3
2.2nF
C4
NS
R4
10Ω
C2A
NS
C2B
22µF
10V
1206
C2C
NS
VOUT
C2D
NS
GND
R5
100kΩ
PG
SS
VOUT (V)
R1 (kΩ)
R2 (kΩ)
1
30.9 (1%)
47 (1%)
1.2
100 (1%)
100 (1%)
1.8
36 (1%)
18 (1%)
2.5
51 (1%)
16 (1%)
3.3
68 (1%)
15 (1%)
GND
10
Figure 3: Evaluation Board Schematic
PACKAGE REFERENCE
TOP VIEW
FB
1
PG
2
OUT_S
SS
14
13
DNC
12
EN
11
GND
15
VIN
3
10
GND
SW
4
9
OUT
SW
5
8
OUT
SW
6
7
OUT
QFN-15 (3mmx4mmx1.6mm)
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EVM3808-LE-00A BILL OF MATERIALS
Qty
Value
1
0
Ref
C1D, C2A,
C2C, C2D
CIN1
C4
2
C1A, C1B
10µF
1
C1C
0.1µF
1
C2B
22µF
1
C3
2.2nF
1
0Ω
1
C5
R1, R2,
R3, R5, R6
R4
1
U1
0
5
Description
Package
Manufacturer
Manufacturer PN
SMD
Jianghai
VTD-63V22
1206
TDK
C3216X7R1V106K
0603
TDK
C1608X7R1C104K
1206
Murata
GRM32ER71A226KE20L
NS
22µF
NS
Electrical capacitor, 63V
Ceramic capacitor, 35V,
X7R
Ceramic capacitor,16V,
X7R
Ceramic capacitor, 10V,
X7R
Ceramic capacitor, 50V,
X7R
Film resistor, 5%
0603
TDK
C1608X7R1H222K
0603
Yageo
RC0603JR-070RL
100kΩ
Film resistor, 1%
0603
Yageo
RC0603FR-07100KL
10Ω
Film resistor, 1%
0603
QFN-15
(3mmx
4mmx
1.6mm)
Yageo
RC0603FR-0710RL
MPS
MPM3808GLE-AEC1
5.5V, 3A, synchronous
MPM3808 step-down module,
AEC-Q100
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EVB TEST RESULTS
Performance curves and waveforms are tested on the evaluation board. VIN = 3.3V, VOUT = 1.2V,
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Power Loss vs. Load Current
Efficiency vs. Load Current
VOUT = 1.2V
90
80
70
60
50
Vin=2.5V
Vin=3.3V
Vin=5.5V
40
30
VOUT = 1.2V
0.005
POWER LOSS (W)
EFFICIENCY (%)
100
Vin=2.5V
Vin=3.3V
Vin=5.5V
0.004
0.003
0.002
0.001
0.000
20
0.1
1
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
0.1
10
95
POWER LOSS (W)
EFFICIENCY (%)
VOUT = 1.2V
90
85
80
75
Vin=2.5V
Vin=3.3V
Vin=5.5V
70
65
60
10
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
POWER LOSS (W)
EFFICIENCY (%)
0.005
80
70
60
Vin=2.5V
Vin=3.3V
Vin=5.5V
30
20
0.1
1
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
100
1000
3000
Power Loss vs. Load Current
90
40
Vin=2.5V
Vin=3.3V
Vin=5.5V
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
VOUT = 1.8V
50
VOUT = 1.2V
10
100
1000 3000
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
Efficiency vs. Load Current
100
10
Power Loss vs. Load Current
Efficiency vs. Load Current
100
1
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
10
VOUT = 1.8V
0.004
Vin=2.5V
Vin=3.3V
Vin=5.5V
0.003
0.002
0.001
0.000
0.1
1
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
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EVB TEST RESULTS (continued)
Performance curves and waveforms are tested on the evaluation board. VIN = 3.3V, VOUT = 1.2V,
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Power Loss vs. Load Current
Efficiency vs. Load Current
VOUT = 1.8V
90
80
Vin=2.5V
Vin=3.3V
Vin=5.5V
70
VOUT = 1.8V
1.6
POWER LOSS (W)
EFFICIENCY (%)
100
1.4
Vin=2.5V
Vin=3.3V
Vin=5.5V
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
60
10
10
100
1000 3000
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
40
Case Temperature Rise
VOUT = 1.8V
35
Vin=3.3V
30
Vin=5V
25
20
15
10
5
0
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
LOAD CURRENT (A)
2.5
3.0
CASE TEMPERATURE RISE (°C)
CASE TEMPERATURE RISE (°C)
Case Temperature Rise
35
Vin=3.3V
25
Vin=5V
20
15
10
5
0
0.3
Vin=2.5V
Vin=3V
Vin=3.3V
Vin=5V
Vin=5.5V
10
100
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
1000 3000
LINE REGULATION (%)
LOAD REGULATION (%)
0.0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
LOAD CURRENT (A)
2.5
3.0
Line Regulation
VOUT = 1.2V
1
VOUT = 1.2V
30
Load Regulation
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.0
-0.1
-0.2
-0.3
-0.4
-0.5
100
1000 3000
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
VOUT = 1.2V
0.2
0.1
0.0
Io=0.1A
-0.1
Io=1.5A
-0.2
Io=3A
-0.3
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
INPUT VOLTAGE (V)
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EVB TEST RESULTS (continued)
Performance curves and waveforms are tested on the evaluation board. VIN = 3.3V, VOUT = 1.2V,
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Thermal Performance
Thermal Performance
IOUT = 1.5A, no forced airflow, TCASE = 35.2°C
IOUT = 3A, no forced airflow, TCASE = 55.6°C
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EVB TEST RESULTS (continued)
Performance curves and waveforms are tested on the evaluation board. VIN = 3.3V, VOUT = 1.2V,
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Steady State
Steady State
IOUT = 0A
IOUT = 3A
CH2:
VOUT/AC
CH3: VIN
CH2:
VOUT/AC
CH3: VIN
CH4: IL
CH4: IL
CH1: VSW
CH1: VSW
Start-Up through VIN
Start-Up through VIN
IOUT = 0A
IOUT = 3A
CH3: VIN
CH3: VIN
CH2: VOUT
CH2: VOUT
CH4: IL
CH4: IL
CH1: VSW
CH1: VSW
CH3: VIN
CH2: VOUT
Shutdown through VIN
Shutdown through VIN
IOUT = 0A
IOUT = 3A
CH3: VIN
CH2: VOUT
CH4: IL
CH4: IL
CH1: VSW
CH1: VSW
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EVB TEST RESULTS (continued)
Performance curves and waveforms are tested on the evaluation board. VIN = 3.3V, VOUT = 1.2V,
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
Start-Up through EN
Start-Up through EN
IOUT = 0A
IOUT = 3A
CH3: VEN
CH3: VEN
CH2: VOUT
CH2: VOUT
CH4: IL
CH4: IL
CH1: VSW
CH1: VSW
Shutdown through EN
Shutdown through EN
IOUT = 0A
IOUT = 3A
CH3: VEN
CH3: VEN
CH2: VOUT
CH2: VOUT
CH4: IL
CH4: IL
CH1: VSW
CH1: VSW
SCP Entry
SCP Entry
IOUT = 0A
IOUT = 3A
CH3: VPG
CH3: VPG
CH2: VOUT
CH2: VOUT
CH4: IL
CH4: IL
CH1: VSW
CH1: VSW
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EVB TEST RESULTS (continued)
Performance curves and waveforms are tested on the evaluation board. VIN = 3.3V, VOUT = 1.2V,
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
SCP Recovery
SCP Recovery
IOUT = 0A
IOUT = 3A
CH2: VOUT
CH2: VOUT
CH3: VPG
CH3: VPG
CH4: IL
CH4: IL
CH1: VSW
CH1: VSW
PG Start-Up through VIN
Short Circuit Protection
IOUT = 3A
CH2: VOUT
CH3: VIN
CH3: VPG
CH2: VOUT
CH4: IL
CH4: VPG
CH1: VSW
CH3: VIN
CH2: VOUT
CH1: VSW
PG Shutdown through VIN
PG Start-Up through EN
IOUT = 3A
IOUT = 3A
CH3: VEN
CH2: VOUT
CH4: VPG
CH4: VPG
CH1: VSW
CH1: VSW
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EVB TEST RESULTS (continued)
Performance curves and waveforms are tested on the evaluation board. VIN = 3.3V, VOUT = 1.2V,
TA = 25°C, unless otherwise noted.
PG Shutdown through EN
Load Transient
IOUT = 3A
IOUT = 0A to 1.5A, 1A/µs
CH2: VOUT/AC
CH3: VEN
CH2: VOUT
CH4: VPG
CH4: IOUT
CH1: VSW
Load Transient
IOUT = 1.5A to 3A, 1A/µs
CH2:
VOUT/AC
CH4: IOUT
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PCB LAYOUT (1)
Figure 3: Top Silk and Top Layer
Figure 4: Mid-Layer 1
Figure 5: Mid-Layer 2
Figure 6: Bottom Layer and Bottom Silk
Note:
1)
The copper thickness of all layers is 2oz.
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REVISION HISTORY
Revision #
1.0
Revision Date
8/5/2022
Description
Initial Release
Pages Updated
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Notice: The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Please contact MPS for current specifications.
Users should warrant and guarantee that third-party Intellectual Property rights are not infringed upon when integrating MPS
products into any application. MPS will not assume any legal responsibility for any said applications.
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