SLUUCD3A September   2020  – April 2021 TPS546A24A

 

  1.   Trademarks
  2. 1 Description
    1. 1.1 Before You Begin
    2. 1.2 Typical Applications
    3. 1.3 Features
  3. 2 Electrical Performance Specifications
  4. 3 Schematic
  5. 4 Test Setup
    1. 4.1 Test and Configuration Software
      1. 4.1.1 Description
      2. 4.1.2 Features
    2. 4.2 Test Equipment
      1. 4.2.1 Voltage Source
      2. 4.2.2 Multimeters
      3. 4.2.3 Output Load
      4. 4.2.4 Oscilloscope
      5. 4.2.5 Fan
      6. 4.2.6 USB-to-GPIO Interface Adapter
      7. 4.2.7 Recommended Wire Gauge
    3. 4.3 Tip and Barrel Measurement
    4. 4.4 List of Test Points, Jumpers, and Connectors
    5. 4.5 Evaluating Split Rail Input
    6. 4.6 Configuring EVM to Overdrive VDD5
    7. 4.7 Powering from a Single 3.3-V Input Power Supply
  6. 5 EVM Configuration Using the Fusion GUI
    1. 5.1 Configuration Procedure
  7. 6 Test Procedure
    1. 6.1 Line and Load Regulation and Efficiency Measurement Procedure
    2. 6.2 Efficiency Measurement Test Points
    3. 6.3 Control Loop Gain and Phase Measurement Procedure
  8. 7 Performance Data and Typical Characteristic Curves
    1. 7.1  Efficiency
    2. 7.2  Load and Line Regulation (Measured Between TP27 and TP26)
    3. 7.3  Transient Response
    4. 7.4  Control Loop Bode Plot
    5. 7.5  Output Ripple
    6. 7.6  Power MOSFET Drain-Source Voltage
    7. 7.7  Control On
    8. 7.8  Control Off
    9. 7.9  Control On With Pre-biased Output
    10. 7.10 Thermal Image
  9. 8 EVM Assembly Drawing and PCB Layout
  10. 9 Bill of Materials
  11. 10Using the Fusion GUI
    1. 10.1  Opening the Fusion GUI
    2. 10.2  General Settings
    3. 10.3  Changing ON_OFF_CONFIG
    4. 10.4  Pop-up for Some Commands While Conversion is Enabled
    5. 10.5  SMBALERT# Mask
    6. 10.6  Device Info
    7. 10.7  Phase Commands
    8. 10.8  All Config
    9. 10.9  Pin Strapping
    10. 10.10 Monitor
    11. 10.11 Status
  12. 11Revision History

4.5 Evaluating Split Rail Input

The default configuration of the EVM is for single rail input. Split rail input enables operation with 3.3V PVIN. For split rail operation, configure the jumpers on the EVM as follows:

  1. Move the jumper JP3 to position 1-2 to disconnect the AVIN pin from the PVIN pin.
  2. Apply the AVIN input to T1. 4-V or greater AVIN is required to bring the VDD5 voltage high enough to enable conversion.
  3. If operation with 3.3-V PVIN is needed and the EN Select jumper (JP4) is in position 3-4, the resistor divider at the EN/UVLO will need to be changed. Alternately move the EN Select jumper to position 1-2 and use the control signal to enable conversion or use the On/Off Config and OPERATION commands to enable conversion.