SLVUB56A July   2017  – September 2021 TPS54424

 

  1.   Trademarks
  2. 1Introduction
    1. 1.1 Background
    2. 1.2 Performance Specification Summary
    3. 1.3 Modifications
      1. 1.3.1 Output Voltage Setpoint
      2. 1.3.2 Adjustable UVLO
  3. 2Test Setup and Results
    1. 2.1  Input/Output Connections
    2. 2.2  Efficiency
    3. 2.3  Output Voltage Regulation
    4. 2.4  Load Transient and Loop Response
    5. 2.5  Output Voltage Ripple
    6. 2.6  Input Voltage Ripple
    7. 2.7  Powering Up
    8. 2.8  Powering Down
    9. 2.9  Start-Up Into Pre-Bias
    10. 2.10 Hiccup Mode Current Limit
  4. 3Board Layout
    1. 3.1 Layout
  5. 4Schematic and Bill of Materials
    1. 4.1 Schematic
    2. 4.2 Bill of Materials
  6. 5Revision History

Background

The TPS54424 dc/dc converter is a synchronous buck converter designed to provide up to an 4-A output. The input (VIN) is rated for 4.5 V to 17 V. Rated input voltage and output current range for the evaluation module are given in Table 1-1. This evaluation module is designed to demonstrate the small printed-circuit-board areas that may be achieved when designing with the TPS54424 regulator. The RT/CLK pin is configured for 700-kHz switching frequency. The high-side and low-side MOSFETs are incorporated inside the TPS54424 package along with the gate-drive circuitry. The low drain-to-source on-resistance of the MOSFET allows the TPS54424 to achieve high efficiencies and helps keep the junction temperature low at high output currents. An external divider allows for an adjustable output voltage. Additionally, the TPS54424 provides adjustable soft start and undervoltage lockout inputs and a power good output.

Table 1-1 Input Voltage and Output Current Summary
EVMInput Voltage RangeOutput Current Range
TPS54424EVM-779VIN = 4.5 V to 17 V0 A to 4 A