ROHM Switching Regulator Solutions
Evaluation Board:
Step-down Switching Regulator
With Built-in Power MOSFET
No.0000000013
BD9673EFJ / BD9876EFJ (5V | 1.5A / 2.75A Output)
●Introduction
This application note will provide the steps necessary to operate and evaluate ROHM’s step-down switching regulator using the
BD9673EFJ/BD9876EFJ evaluation boards. Component selection, board layout recommendations, operation procedures and application
data is provided.
●Description
This evaluation board has been developed for ROHM’s step-down switching regulator customers evaluating BD9673EFJ and/or
BD9876EFJ. While accepting a wide power supply of 7-42V, a step down output of 1.2V/1.8V/3.3V/5V or any other user defined voltage can
be produced. The ICs have an internal 200mohm Nch MOSFET (3.5A max) and a synchronization frequency range of 200 kHz to 500 kHz.
A Soft Start circuit prevents in-rush current during startup along with UVLO (low voltage error prevention circuit) and TSD (thermal shutdown
detection) protection circuits. An EN pin allows for simple ON/OFF control of the IC to reduce standby current consumption.
●Applications
For general devices that have 12V/24V lines
●Evaluation Board Operating Limits and Absolute Maximum Ratings
Limit
Parameter
Symbol
MIN
TYP
MAX
Unit
Conditions
Supply Voltage
BD9673EFJ
VCC
7
-
24
V
24V for Eval board operation
BD9876EFJ
VCC
7
-
24
V
24V for Eval board operation
BD9673EFJ
VOUT
1*
-
VCCx0.7
V
BD9876EFJ
VOUT
1*
-
VCCx0.7
V
BD9673EFJ
IOUT
-
-
1.5
A
BD9876EFJ
IOUT
-
-
2.75
A
Output Voltage / Current
*Restricted by minimum on pulse
typ. 200ns
*Restricted by minimum on pulse
typ. 200ns
●Evaluation Board
Below is the evaluation board with the BD9673EFJ. BD9876EFJ eval board uses the same components and board layout
BD9876EFJ Eval Board
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●Evaluation Board Schematic
Below is the evaluation board schematic for BD9673EFJ. BD9876EFJ eval board uses the same schematic
●Evaluation Board I/O
Below is the reference application circuit that shows the inputs (Vcc, EN and Sync) and the output (Vout)
●Evaluation Board Operation Procedures
Below is the procedure to operate the evaluation board
1.
2.
3.
Connect GND to a GND pin on the evaluation board
Connect Vcc to the +24V_Vin pin. This will provide Vcc to the Vcc pin of the IC
i. Note: EN pin is pulled high as default
Now output power can be measured from the +5V_Vout pin on the evaluation board with a load attached. The load can
be increased up to 2.75A MAX.
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●Reference Graphs Application Data for BD9673EFJ
Below graphs show efficiency, frequency response and load characteristics of the BD9673EFJ eval board.
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●Reference Graphs Application Data for BD9876EFJ
Below graphs show efficiency, frequency response and load characteristics of the BD9876EFJ eval board.
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●Evaluation Board Layout Guidelines
Below are the guidelines that have been followed and recommended for BD9673 and BD9876 designs
Figure 1
Note:
For applications operating at or near maximum voltage conditions (45V max.), additional precautions regarding heat
dissipation need to be considered during board layout. The provided evaluation board is a 2-layer board meant for evaluation
purposes only. At maximum conditions, the IC’s internal thermal shutdown detection circuit will be potentially initiated and the
output disabled until the junction temperature falls. For final designs operating near these conditions, we recommend using
one of the below PCB options for better heat dissipation of the IC.
1)
2)
3)
Use of a 4-layer PCB with internal GND planes connected to the IC GND pins
Use of a 2-layer PCB with a heat sink attached to the IC package
Use of a 2-layer PCB with a copper plane (>1oz) attached to the IC
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●Evaluation Board BOM
Below is a table with the build of materials. Part numbers and supplier references are provided.
Item
Qty
Ref
Description
Manufacturer
Part Number
1
1
C1
CAP, CER, 1210, 16 V, 20%, 47 µF
Murata
GRM32ER61C476ME15L
2
1
C2
CAP, CER, 0603, NP0, 25 V, 5%, 6800 pF
TDK Corporation
C1608C0G1E682J
3
1
C3
CAP, CER, 0603, X7R, 25 V, 20%, 10000 pF
TDK Corporation
C1608X7R1E103M
4
1
C4
CAP, ALUM, SMD, 20%, 35 V, 33 µF
Panasonic Corp
EEE-FT1V330AR
5
1
C5
CAP, CER, 0603, X7R, 50 V, 10%, 0.1 µF
AVX Corporation
06035C104KAT2A
6
1
D1
SBD, PMDS / SOD-106, 40 V, 3 A
ROHM Semiconductor
RB056L-40TE25
7
1
L1
INDUCTOR SMD 15UH 3.60A 100KHZ
Signal Transformers
SCRH105RY-150
8
1
R1
RES, SMD, 0805, 1/8 W, 5%, 120 kΩ
ROHM Semiconductor
MCR10EZPJ124
9
1
R2
RES, SMD, 0805, 1/8 W, 5%, 30 kΩ
ROHM Semiconductor
MCR10EZPJ303
10
1
R3
RES, SMD, 0603, 1/8 W, 5%, 10 kΩ
ROHM Semiconductor
MCR03EZPJ103
11
1
R4
RES, SMD, 0805, 1/8 W, 5%, 4.7 kΩ
ROHM Semiconductor
MCR10EZPJ472
*IC is not shown above. Either BD9673EFJ or BD9876EFJ will be used. Please check IC label on backside of PCB.
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