SLVU504A September   2011  – August 2021 TPS54623

 

  1.   Trademarks
  2. 1Introduction
    1. 1.1 Background
    2. 1.2 Performance Specification Summary
    3. 1.3 Modifications
      1. 1.3.1 Output Voltage Set Point
      2. 1.3.2 Slow-Start Time
      3. 1.3.3 Track In
      4. 1.3.4 Adjustable UVLO
      5. 1.3.5 Input Voltage Rails
  3. 2Test Setup and Results
    1. 2.1  Input/Output Connections
    2. 2.2  Efficiency
    3. 2.3  Output Voltage Load Regulation
    4. 2.4  Output Voltage Line Regulation
    5. 2.5  Load Transients
    6. 2.6  Loop Characteristics
    7. 2.7  Output Voltage Ripple
    8. 2.8  Input Voltage Ripple
    9. 2.9  Powering Up
    10. 2.10 Prebias Start-Up
    11. 2.11 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 TPS54623 DC/DC converter is designed to provide up to a 6-A output. The TPS54623 implements split-input power rails with separate input voltage inputs for the power stage and control circuitry. The power stage input (PVIN) is rated for 1.6 V to 17 V whereas the control input (VIN) is rated for 4.5 V to 17 V. The TPS54623EVM-012 provides both inputs but is designed and tested using the PVIN connected to VIN. 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 can be achieved when designing with the TPS54623 regulator. The switching frequency is externally set at a nominal 480 kHz. The high-side and low-side MOSFETs are incorporated inside the TPS54623 package along with the gate drive circuitry. The low, drain-to-source on-resistance of the MOSFET allows the TPS54623 to achieve high efficiencies and helps keep the junction temperature low at high output currents. The compensation components are external to the integrated circuit (IC), and an external divider allows for an adjustable output voltage. Additionally, the TPS54623 provides adjustable slow start, tracking, and undervoltage lockout inputs. The absolute maximum input voltage is 20 V for the TPS54623EVM-012.

Table 1-1 Input Voltage and Output Current Summary
EVMINPUT VOLTAGE RANGEOUTPUT CURRENT RANGE
TPS54623EVM-012VIN = 8 V to 17 V (VIN start voltage = 6.521 V)0 A to 6 A