ONS321A5VGEVB,
ONS321B12VGEVB
ONS321A5VGEVB/
ONS321B12VGEVB
Evaluation Board User's
Manual
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EVAL BOARD USER’S MANUAL
Description
• 330 kHz Switching Frequency
• Access to IC Features such as Enable, Switching Node
The ONS321G evaluation board is designed such that it
can accommodate 4 SO8IC / SO8FL parts or 2 m8FL /
WDFN8 parts or 4 DPAKs. Depending on the type of
application and necessity, any combination of the above
packages can also be used. The ONS321G evaluation board
is designed to operate with an input voltage ranging from
8 V to 19 V, and to provide an output voltage of 0.8 V to
1.55 V for load currents of up to 25 A. The ONS321G can
be ordered with either 5 V or 12 V drivers, but one can be
installed at a time. The ONS321G evaluation board has a
number of test points that can be used to evaluate its
performance in any given application.
and VID Settings for Output Voltage
• Convenient Test Points for Simple, Non-invasive
Measurements of Converter Performance Including
Input Ripple, Output Ripple, High Side and Low Side
Gate Signals and Switching Node
Applications
• Synchronous Buck Converters
High Frequency Applications
High Current Applications
♦ Low Duty Cycle Applications
Multi-phase Synchronous Buck Converters
♦ Evaluation board has only one phase implemented
♦
♦
Features
•
• 8 V to 19 V Input Voltage
• 25 A of Steady State Load Current
Figure 1. Evaluation Board Photo
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SCHEMATIC OF THE ONS321G EVALUATION BOARD
Figure 2. Schematic of ONS321G Evaluation Board
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ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ONS321G
Parameter
Notes and Conditions
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Input Characteristics
Vin
Input Voltage
-
8
12
19
V
Vdrvr
Driver Voltage
-
5
-
12
V
Iin
Input Current
Vin = 12 V; Iout = 25 A
0
-
3
A
No load input current
Vin = 12 V; Iout = 0 A; Vdrvr = 5 V
0
9
-
mA
Vin = 12 V; Iout = 0 A; Vdrvr = 10 V
0
12
-
mA
Output Characteristics
Vout
*Ouput Voltage
Vin = 12 V; Iout = 25 A
0.8
1.2
1.55
V
Vp-p
Maximum Switch Node
Voltage
Vin = 12 V; Iout = 20 A; Vdrvr = 5 V & 10 V
-
18
-
V
Iout
Output Current
Vin = 8 V to 19 V
0
-
25
A
System Characteristics
FSW
Switching Frequency
Note 1
-
330
-
kHz
hPeak
Peak Efficiency
Vin = 12 V; Vout = 1.2 V; Vdrvr = 5 V
-
93
-
%
h
Full load efficiency
Vin = 12 V; Vout = 1.2 V; Vdrvr = 5 V; Iout = 25 A
-
84
-
%
*The output voltage can be changed by changing the VID settings. For example, to get an output voltage of Vo = 1.2 V, the Pins 2 (VID1), 3 (VID2)
and 4 (VID3) should be set to 1. See Appendix for more information on setting the output voltage. The pins 1 (VID0), 5 (VID4) and 6 (VID5)
should always be set to 0 and the pins 7 (VID6) and 8 (VID7) should always be set to 1.
1. The switching frequency is defined by the resistors R13 and R14 and can only be changed only by changing the resistors R13 and R14.
CONNECTORS AND TEST POINTS DESCRIPTIONS
Input Power
Switching Frequency
Connect the input voltage positive probe to Pin 1 at J1 and
sense probe at J9, negative probe to the GND at Pin 2 at J1
and sense probe at J10. The input voltage can range from 8 V
to 19 V.
The converter switching frequency is set by the voltage
divider setup of R13 and R14 between the pins 10 (ROSC)
and 33 (AGND) of the NCP5386 controller. In order to
change the frequency, these resistors have to be changed.
Changing the frequency also changes the Ilim (Over Current
shutdown threshold) settings.
Output Power
Connect the output voltage positive probe to J13 (large
screw connector) and sense probe at J11, ground probe at J14
(large screw connector) and the sense probe to J12. The
output voltage is set by the VID settings (Refer to Appendix,
Section 1).
Test Points Description
Monitoring the Input Voltage
The input voltage can be monitored by using the test
points at J9 and J10 on the ONS321G evaluation board. This
allows the user to find out the exact value of input voltage
since there will be no losses from the cables or connectors.
Monitoring the Output Voltage
The ONS321G evaluation board provides two test points
for measuring the output voltage without any losses from the
cables or connectors. The output voltage can be measured at
the points J11 and J12 on the evaluation board.
Monitoring the Switch Node Waveforms
The ONS321G evaluation board provides the opportunity
to monitor the switch node waveforms. The probe socket at
test point JS8 provides the switch node waveforms.
Controller Biasing
Connect the positive probe to Pin 2 at J5 and the negative
probe to the GND at Pin 1 at J5. Please keep this as a separate
supply to avoid damage to the controller especially when
other drive voltages are used. Controller VIN MAX
specification is 7 V.
Driver Biasing
The driver positive voltage probe Vcc should be connected
to both pin 1 and 2 at J6. The driver voltage is defined
depending on the type of driver installed (i.e.) a 12 V driver
or a 5 V driver. The ONS321G evaluation board is set up to
accept DFN8 footprints of ON Semiconductor 5 V and 12 V
drivers.
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Monitoring the High Side and Low Side Waveforms
The high side waveforms can be obtained from the probe
socket at test point JS6 and the low side waveforms can be
obtained from the probe socket at test point JS10.
The probe sockets that are provided on the evaluation
board for monitoring the waveforms are such that the
oscilloscope probes can be inserted into the probe socket and
are held in place. The Test Point and the Probe Socket are
shown in Figure 3.
Monitoring the PWM Signal
The PWM signal from the controller to the driver can be
monitored from the probe socket provided at JS11.
Figure 3. Tektronix Test Point & Probe Socket
Part #: 700503100
TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Voltage Sources
up for measuring these voltages and currents, and the meters
required are shown in Figure 4. The currents are measured
across the shunt resistances that are connected across each
of the terminals of input, output and driver voltages as
shown in Figure 4. For example, the output current is
(i) DC Supply Source for Input Voltage
The input voltage source should be a 0 to 20 V DC source.
The input voltage may be increased further depending on the
parts that are being used on the ONS321G evaluation board
such that the part can withstand the applied voltage. Hence,
based on the required input voltage to be applied, the
requirement of the DC power supply varies.
(ii) DC Supply Source for Driver Voltage
The supply source for the driver should be a 0 to 20 V DC
source. The driver voltage varies depending on the type of
driver used (i.e.) For NCP5911 driver, the driver voltage is
5 V and for NCP5901 driver, it is 12 V.
measured as,
. Similarly the input and driver
current can also be measured. The connecting wires from the
output terminal to the electronic load should be thicker in
order to avoid losses and to measure the exact voltage at the
end of the terminals.
Oscilloscope
The oscilloscope is used to monitor the switch node
waveforms. This should be an analog or digital oscilloscope
set for DC coupled measurement with 50 MHz bandwidth.
The resolution can be set at 5 V/division vertically and
20ns/division horizontally. The oscilloscope channels can
be connected at various test points such as High Side Driver
(JS6), Low Side Driver (JS10), Switch Node (JS8), G1
PWM Signal (JS11), Vin (sense) (J9 & J10) and Vout (sense)
(J11 & J12).
Electronic Load
The electronic load supplied to the ONS321G evaluation
board ranges from 0 A to 25 A. Hence a DC current source
of 0 A to 30 A is needed for the evaluation board.
Meters to Measure Voltages and Currents
In the ONS321G Evaluation Board, the voltages that are
to be measured are Vin, Vout and Vdrvr. Similarly, the
currents that are to be measured are Iin, Iout and Idrvr. The set
TEST SET UP AND PROCEDURE
Test Setup
The test set up, test points and components present on the
ONS321G Evaluation Board are shown in Figure 4.
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Idrvr
V
Vin
(sense)
Vdrvr
V
V
Driver Vcc
HS Driver
Iin
Controller Vcc
Vin
V
V
VID Control
Electronic Load
V
Vsense
Vout
PWM Signal
μ8/WDFN8
Shunt Resistance
V
Iout
LS Driver
SO8/SO8-FL
Switch Node
Figure 4. Schematic of the Test Setup
The SO-8 parts placed on the evaluation board are the Q1,
Q2, Q3 and Q4; the m-8 parts placed on the evaluation board
are the Q9 and Q10 and the DPAKs placed on the board right
below the SO-8 parts are Q5, Q6, Q7 and Q8 shown in the
schematic of ONS321G. (Refer to Section 2-Figure 1).
Start up Procedure:
1. Initially set all the power supplies to 0 V.
2. Set the output voltage by changing the VID
settings. The output voltage should not be changed
with either the controller or driver active.
3. Set the driver voltage and then set the input
voltage.
4. Set the load current to required value. The load
current must be incremented slowly to prevent the
transient spikes at CS1/CS2 thereby shutting down
the controller. If the controller shuts down, the
input voltage must be set to zero, then the input
power supply has to be turned off, then turned on
and Vin re-established.
Start up and Shut down Procedures
Before starting the test, the oscilloscope probes should be
connected. IR or k-type thermo-couples can be used to
monitor the temperature of the parts to make sure that they
are still within the limits. IR monitoring requires the removal
of the oscilloscope probes due to the IR beam interference.
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4. After reaching the required driver voltage, set the
input voltage as required. (For example, Vin =
12 V).
5. Set the load current slowly to the desired value.
For example, Iout = 2.5 A. (Refer to Start Up
Procedure #4).
6. The frequency is already set to 330 kHz. If a
different switching frequency is required, R13 and
R14 have to be changed as per the data sheet of
NCP5386. (Refer to Appendix).
7. Connect the voltmeters/multi-meters to monitor
the required parameters. (Refer to Figure 4).
8. Obtain the required data and waveforms.
Shut down Procedure:
1. Shut down the Load.
2. Reduce the input voltage to zero and then shut
down the input power supply.
3. Reduce the driver voltage to zero and then shut
down the driver power supply.
Test Procedure
1. Before making any connections, make sure to set
the power supplies for input voltage and the driver
voltage at 0 V. Also make sure that the load
current is at 0 A.
2. Connect the Oscillator probes at the desired test
points.
3. Set the driver voltage to the required value (For
example, Vdrvr = 5 V).
TEST RESULTS
Efficiency Comparison between the Standard In-house and ONS321G Evaluation Boards
Figure 5. Comparison of Efficiency for Standard In−house and ONS321G Boards
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Efficiency Comparison of ONS321G Evaluation Board for Vdrvr = 5 V & 10 V**
Figure 6. Comparison of Efficiency for ONS321G Board for Vdrvr = 5 V & 10 V
Power Loss Comparison between the Standard In-house and ONS321G Evaluation Boards
Figure 7. Comparison of Power Loss for Standard In−house and ONS321G Boards
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Power Loss Comparison of ONS321G Evaluation Board for Vdrvr = 5 V & 10 V**
Figure 8. Comparison of Power Loss for ONS321G Board for Vdrvr = 5 V & 10 V
Switch Node Voltage Waveforms of ONS321G Evaluation Board for Vdrvr = 5 V & 10 V**
(i) At Iout = 20 A and Vdrvr = 5 V (Vin = 12 V; Vout = 1.2 V; Freq = 330 kHz)
Figure 9. Switch Node Waveforms for Vdrvr = 5 V
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(ii) At Iout = 20 A and Vdrvr = 10 V (Vin = 12 V; Vout = 1.2 V; Freq = 330 kHz)
Figure 10. Switch Node Waveforms for Vdrvr = 10 V
7.4 PWM Signals from the Controller to the Driver at G1 of ONS321G Evaluation Board for Vdrvr = 5 V & 10 V**
(i) At Iout = 0 A (Vin = 12 V; Vout = 1.2 V; Vdrvr = 10 V; Freq = 330 kHz)
Figure 11. PWM Signal at G1 for Iout = 0 A
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(ii) At Iout = 20 A (Vin = 12 V; Vout = 1.2 V; Vdrvr = 10 V; Freq = 330 kHz)
Figure 12. PWM Signal at G1 for Iout = 20 A
NOTE: ** The efficiency, power loss, switch node and
the PWM signal waveforms presented above are
obtained with the 12 V driver (NCP5901) but by
setting the driver voltage at 10 V.
CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT
Top Component Placement
Figure 13. Top View of the ONS321G Evaluation Board
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Bottom Component Placement
Figure 14. Bottom View of the ONS321G Evaluation Board
Top Copper Layer
Figure 15. Copper Layer on the Top of ONS321G Evaluation Board
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Internal Copper Layer 2
Figure 16. Internal Copper Layer 2 of ONS321G Evaluation Board
Internal Copper Layer 3
Figure 17. Internal Copper Layer 3 of ONS321G Evaluation Board
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Bottom Copper Layer
Figure 18. Copper Layer on the Bottom of ONS321G Evaluation Board
APPENDIX
Table of AMD VID Settings for NCP5386B Controller
Table 2. VID CONTROL SETTINGS FOR OUTPUT VOLTAGE
VID4
VID3
VID2
VID1
VID0
Nominal Vout (V)
Tolerance
0
0
0
0
0
1.550
±0.5%
0
0
0
0
1
1.525
±0.5%
0
0
0
1
0
1.500
±0.5%
0
0
0
1
1
1.475
±0.5%
0
0
1
0
0
1.450
±0.5%
0
0
1
0
1
1.425
±0.5%
0
0
1
1
0
1.400
±0.5%
0
0
1
1
1
1.375
±0.5%
0
1
0
0
0
1.350
±0.5%
0
1
0
0
1
1.325
±0.5%
0
1
0
1
0
1.300
±0.5%
0
1
0
1
1
1.275
±0.5%
0
1
1
0
0
1.250
±0.5%
0
1
1
0
1
1.225
±0.5%
0
1
1
1
0
1.200
±0.5%
0
1
1
1
1
1.175
±0.5%
1
0
0
0
0
1.150
±0.5%
1
0
0
0
1
1.125
±0.5%
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Table 2. VID CONTROL SETTINGS FOR OUTPUT VOLTAGE
VID4
VID3
VID2
VID1
VID0
Nominal Vout (V)
Tolerance
1
0
0
1
0
1.100
±0.5%
1
0
0
1
1
1.075
±0.5%
1
0
1
0
0
1.050
±0.5%
1
0
1
0
1
1.025
±0.5%
1
0
1
1
0
1.000
±0.5%
1
0
1
1
1
0.975
±5.0 mV
1
1
0
0
0
0.950
±5.0 mV
1
1
0
0
1
0.925
±5.0 mV
1
1
0
1
0
0.900
±5.0 mV
1
1
0
1
1
0.875
±5.0 mV
1
1
1
0
0
0.850
±5.0 mV
1
1
1
0
1
0.825
±5.0 mV
1
1
1
1
0
0.800
±5.0 mV
1
1
1
1
1
Shutdown
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Pin Diagram of NCP5386B Controller
Figure 19. Top Vie w of the Pin Diagram of NCP5386B
Switching Frequency of the Oscillator
The switching frequency of the oscillator can only be
changed by changing the resistors R13 and R14.
For more information on NCP5386B: see Data Sheet of
NCP5386B.
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