SLUUD52 August   2024 TPS544E27

 

  1.   1
  2.   Description
  3.   Get Started
  4.   Features
  5.   Applications
  6.   6
  7. 1Evaluation Module Overview
    1. 1.1 Introduction
      1. 1.1.1 Before You Begin
    2. 1.2 Kit Contents
    3. 1.3 Specifications
    4. 1.4 Device Information
  8. 2Hardware
    1. 2.1 Test Equipment
      1. 2.1.1 Voltage Source
      2. 2.1.2 Oscilloscope
      3. 2.1.3 Multimeters
      4. 2.1.4 Output Load
      5. 2.1.5 Fan
      6. 2.1.6 USB-to-GPIO Interface Adapter:
      7. 2.1.7 Recommended Wire Gauge
    2. 2.2 List of Test Points, Jumpers, and Connectors
    3. 2.3 Efficiency Measurement Test Points
    4. 2.4 Control Loop Gain and Phase Measurement
    5. 2.5 External 5V Bias to Enhance Efficiency
    6. 2.6 Input Current Measurement
  9. 3Software
    1. 3.1 Opening the PMBus® Fusion GUI
    2. 3.2 Monitor Page
    3. 3.3 Status Page
  10. 4Implementation Results
    1. 4.1 Performance Data and Typical Characteristics Curves
  11. 5Hardware Design Files
    1. 5.1 Schematic
    2. 5.2 PCB Layout
    3. 5.3 Bill of Materials
  12. 6Additional Information
    1. 6.1 Trademarks

2.1.4 Output Load

TI recommends a variable electronic load for the test setup. To test the full load current this EVM supports, the load must be capable of sinking at least 40A.