SLUUCZ3
July 2024
TPS546E25
1
Description
Get Started
Features
Applications
6
1
Evaluation Module Overview
1.1
Introduction
1.2
Kit Contents
1.3
Specification
1.4
Device Information
2
Hardware
2.1
Test Setup
2.1.1
Test and Configuration Software
2.1.1.1
Description
2.1.1.2
Features
2.1.2
Test Equipment
2.1.2.1
Voltage Source
2.1.2.2
Multimeters
2.1.2.3
Output Load
2.1.2.4
Oscilloscope
2.1.2.5
Fan
2.1.2.6
USB-to-GPIO Interface Adapter:
2.1.2.7
Recommended Wire Gauge
2.1.3
Tip and Barrel Measurement
2.1.4
List of Test Points, Jumpers, and Connectors
2.1.5
Configuring EVM to Overdrive VDRV
2.2
Best Practices
3
Software
3.1
EVM Configuration Using the Fusion GUI
3.1.1
Configuration Procedure
3.2
Using the Fusion GUI
3.2.1
Opening the Fusion GUI
3.2.2
Changing ON_OFF_CONFIG
3.2.3
SMBALERT# Mask
3.2.4
All Config
3.2.5
Pin Strapping
3.2.6
Monitor
3.2.7
Status
4
Implementation Results
4.1
Test Procedure
4.1.1
Line and Load Regulation and Efficiency Measurement Procedure
4.1.2
Efficiency Measurement Test Points
4.1.3
Control Loop Gain and Phase Measurement Procedure
4.2
Performance Data and Typical Characteristic Curves
4.2.1
Efficiency
4.2.2
Transient Response
4.2.3
Control Loop Bode Plot
4.2.4
Output Ripple
4.2.5
Control On
4.2.6
Control Off
4.2.7
Control On With Prebiased Output
4.2.8
Thermal Image
5
Hardware Design Files
5.1
Schematic
5.2
EVM Assembly Drawing and PCB Layout
5.3
Bill of Materials
6
Additional Information
Trademarks
Features
Regulated 1.2V output up to 50A
DC
steady-state output current
The output voltage is marginable and trimmable using the PMBus interface
Programmable under-voltage lockout (UVLO), soft start, and enable through the power management bus (PMBus) interface
Programmable overcurrent warning and fault limits and programmable response to faults via the PMBus interface
Programmable overvoltage and undervoltage warning and fault limits and response to faults through the PMBus interface
Programmable turn-on and turn-off delays
Convenient test points for probing critical waveforms