TPSM5D1806 Power Module Evaluation Module User's Guide

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1 Getting Started

Figure 1-1 highlights the user interface items associated with the EVM. The VIN and PGND terminal blocks (J1 and J3) are used for connection to the host input supply and the VOUT and PGND terminal blocks (J4, J10, J13, J16) are used for connection to the load. These terminal blocks can accept up to 16-AWG wire.

Table 1-1 TPSM5D1806EVM Operating Range

Device	Output Voltage	Output Current Range	Input Voltage
U1 Dual Output	V_OUT1 = 0.8 V, 1.0 V, 1.2 V, 1.8 V, or 3.3 V	0 to 6 A per output	V_IN = 4.5 V to 15 V
U1 Dual Output	V_OUT2 = 0.9 V, 1.1 V, 1.2 V, 1.5 V, or 2.5 V	0 to 6 A per output
U2 Parallel Output	V_OUT3 = 0.9 V, 1.0 V, 1.1 V, 1.2 V, or 1.8 V	0 to 12 A

Figure 1-1 EVM User Interface

The VIN S+ and VIN S- input voltage test points as well as the VOUT S+ and VOUT S- output voltage test points, located near the power terminal blocks are intended to be used as voltage monitoring points where voltmeters can be connected to measure VIN and VOUT. Do not use these S+ and S- monitoring test points as the input supply or output load connection points. The PCB traces connecting to these test points are not designed to support high currents.
The VOUT1 (J2), VOUT2 (J9) and VOUT3 (J14) scope sockets can be used to monitor VOUT waveforms with an oscilloscope. These test points are intended for use with un-hooded scope probes outfitted with a low-inductance ground lead (ground spring) mounted to the scope probe barrel. The two sockets of each test point are on 0.1 inch centers. The scope probe tip should be inserted into the socket marked with a white dot printed on the board and the scope ground lead should be inserted into the other socket.
The control test points located around the device are made available to test the features of the device. Refer to Section 2 for more information on the individual control test points.
The VOUT jumpers (J6, J11, J18) and F_SW jumpers (J12, J19) are provided to select the desired output voltage and appropriate switching frequency. The Fsw/SYNC jumpers (J7, J17) are provided to select the desired switching frequency method, either to an external clock (SYNC) or the switching frequency (Fsw) selected by the F_SW jumpers. Before applying power to the EVM, make sure that the jumpers are present and properly positioned for the intended output voltage. Always remove input power before changing the jumper settings.

2 Test Point Descriptions

Wire-loop test points and scope probe sockets are included for digital voltmeters (DVM) or oscilloscope probes to aid in the evaluation of the device. A description of each test point follows:

Table 2-1 Test Point Descriptions

Name^⁽¹⁾	Description
VIN S+	Input voltage monitor. Connect the positive lead of a DVM to this point for measuring efficiency.
VIN S-	Input voltage monitor. Connect the negative lead of a DVM to this point for measuring efficiency.
VOUT1 S+	Output 1 voltage monitor. Connect the positive lead of a DVM to this point for measuring efficiency, line regulation and load regulation.
VOUT1 S-	Output 1 voltage monitor. Connect the negative lead of a DVM to this point for measuring efficiency, line regulation and load regulation.
VOUT2 S+	Output 2 voltage monitor. Connect the positive lead of a DVM to this point for measuring efficiency, line regulation and load regulation.
VOUT2 S-	Output 2 voltage monitor. Connect the negative lead of a DVM to this point for measuring efficiency, line regulation and load regulation.
VOUT3 S+	Output 3 voltage monitor. Connect the positive lead of a DVM to this point for measuring efficiency, line regulation and load regulation.
VOUT3 S-	Output 3 voltage monitor. Connect the negative lead of a DVM to this point for measuring efficiency, line regulation and load regulation.
AGND	Analog ground test point.
PGND	Power ground test point.
VOUT SCOPE (J2, J9, J14)	Output voltage scope monitor. Connect an oscilloscope probe to this set of points to measure output ripple voltage and transient response.
ENABLE (J5, J8, J15)	For ease of use, J13 can be set in the ON position to enable the device or in the OFF position to disable the device.
PGOOD1	Monitors the power good signal of Channel 1 output. This is an open drain signal.
PGOOD2	Monitors the power good signal of Channel 2 output. This is an open drain signal.
PGOOD3	Monitors the power good signal of Channel 3 output. This is an open drain signal.
SYNC1&2	Synchronization input test point of U1. When synchronizing to an external clock connect to this test point.
SYNC 3	Synchronization input test point of U2. When synchronizing to an external clock connect to this test point.

(1) Refer to the product data sheet for absolute maximum ratings associated with above features.