This section describes the connectors, test
points, and jumpers on the EVM and how to properly connect, set up, and use the
LM65645EVM See Figure 3-3 for location of connectors and jumpers and typical setup.
VOUTOutput voltage of the converter.VOUT banana post. Apply load to this connector.
VOUTSThe VOUTS test point is used to monitor output voltage.
GNDSTest point next to VOUTS test pointThis GNDS test point is used as the negative DMM connection for VOUT sensing.
VINInput voltage to the converter.VIN banana post. Apply input voltage to this connector.
VINSThe VINS test point is used to monitor input voltage.
GNDS
Test point next to VINS test point
This GNDS test point is used as the negative DMM connection for VIN
sensing.
GND
Ground of the converter
GND banana posts. Apply load ground and input voltage ground to these
connectors.
ENThe use of the EN jumper is self-explanatory. To supply an external signal to the EN input of the device, remove the EN jumper shunt and apply
the signal to the EN test point.To use the external UVLO feature, populate Rent (R3) and Renb (R4) as desired and remove the EN
jumper shunt. Note that for accurate shutdown current measurement, these
resistors must be removed (if used) and the EN jumper shunt moved to "OFF".
RTThe RT jumper is used to select the switching frequency and is self explanatory.The default inductor on the EVM is designed for 400kHz operation. Other frequencies require a
different value of inductance.To adjust the switching frequency, remove the RT jumper shunt and populate RT (R5) with the
desired value. See the LM656x5 data sheet for frequency vs. RT resistor
value.
MODEMODE jumper is used to select the operating mode of the device. With MODE in the AUTO position,
the device operates in automatic PFM/FPWM mode depending on load current.
With the MODE in the FPWM position, the device operates at fixed frequency
at all load currents.The MODE pin is also the frequency synchronization input. To synchronize the device to an
external clock, remove the MODE jumper shunt and apply the clock to the MODE test
point.
Feed-back ConnectionsThe EVM is set for a fixed 5V output, with Rfbt2 (R6), 0Ω, populated. To set the output voltage
to 3.3V, remove Rfbt2 (R6) and populate Rfbb (R9) with a 0Ω resistor.To use the adjustable output voltage mode, populate Rfbt (R8) and Rfbb (R9) with the appropriate
value resistors. Rinj (R7) must also be populated with a 10Ω to 50Ω
resistor. The reference voltage is 0.8V. See the LM656x5 data sheet for
appropriate values of feed-back resistors.When using the adjustable output voltage mode, a Bode plot can be taken using the Rinj (R7)
resistor. This resistor becomes the injection point for the frequency
response analyzer, allowing the loop frequency response to be taken in the
usual way. In the fixed output voltage mode, a loop response can not be
taken.
PGOODThe PGOOD test point is used to monitor the power-good indicator. This flag indicates whether
the output voltage has reached the regulation level. PGOOD is an open-drain
output that is tied to VOUT through a 100kΩ, resistor Rpg (R1).
VCC
VCC test point
The VCC pin is the output of the internal LDO. The LDO voltage is typically
3.3V. This point can be used for logic input and/or logic pull-ups. Do not
connect to external loads.
BIAS
Auxiliary input to LDO regulator
Connected to VOUT through Rbias (R10) on EVM. To change the input supply of
the LDO, remove Rbias (R10) and connect external input to BIAS pin, or
ground BIAS pin as required. Populate Cbias (C11) with a 0.1μF capacitor
when using external supply to BIAS pin. See LM656x5 data sheet for more
information.
Loop Response Plot
When using the adjustable output voltage mode, a Bode plot can be taken
using the connection shown in Figure 3-4.
Rinj (R7) must be populated for this test.
EMI Filter
The EMI filter is not populated on this EVM. To evaluate the EMI filter,
components L2, C1-C2, C19-C20 must be populated, while R11 must be removed.
Typical values for these components are given in Table 5-1.