SLUU420A May   2010  – February 2022 TPS51217

 

  1.   Trademarks
  2. 1 Description
    1. 1.1 Typical Applications
    2. 1.2 Features
  3. 2 Electrical Performance Specifications
  4. 3 Schematic
  5. 4 Test Setup
    1. 4.1 Test Equipment
      1. 4.1.1 Voltage Source
      2. 4.1.2 Multimeters
      3. 4.1.3 Pulse Generator
      4. 4.1.4 Output Load
      5. 4.1.5 Oscilloscope
      6. 4.1.6 Fan
      7. 4.1.7 Recommended Wire Gauge
    2. 4.2 Recommended Test Setup
      1. 4.2.1 Input Connections
      2. 4.2.2 Output Connections
      3. 4.2.3 Other Connections
    3. 4.3 List of Test Points
  6. 5 Test Procedure
    1. 5.1 Line/Load Regulation and Efficiency Measurement Procedure
    2. 5.2 Dynamic Output Voltage Transition Measurement Procedure
    3. 5.3 Equipment Shutdown
  7. 6 Performance and Typical Characteristic Curves
    1. 6.1 Efficiency
    2. 6.2 Load Regulation
    3. 6.3 Line Regulation
    4. 6.4 Transient Response
    5. 6.5 Output Ripple
    6. 6.6 Switch-Node Voltage
    7. 6.7 Start and Stop
    8. 6.8 Dymamic Output Voltage Transitions
  8. 7 EVM Assembly Drawing and PCB Layouts
  9. 8 List of Materials
  10. 9 References
  11. 10Revision History

4.1.6 Fan

Some of the components in this EVM cam approach temperatures of 60°C during operation. A small fan capable of between 200 LFM and 400 LFM is recommended to reduce component temperatures while the EVM is operating. The EVM should not be probed while the fan is not running.