- Use the VIN S+ and VIN S– test points along
with the VOUT S+ and VOUT S– test points located near the power terminal blocks as voltage
monitoring points where voltmeters are connected to measure the input and output voltages,
respectively. Do not use these sense terminals as the input supply or output load
connection points. The PCB traces connected to these sense terminals are not designed
to support high currents.
- Header J5 provides access to the following
test points:
- VIN
- EN
- SYNC
- PGOOD
- VOUT
- BODE
The SYNC test point provides a convenient location to connect an external clock signal.
The power-good (PGOOD) test point is available to monitor when a valid output voltage is
present on the EVM. Refer to Section 4.1 for specific information related to the various test points.
- The VOUT SELECT header (J3) allows
selection of the required output voltage:
- 1.8 V
- 2.5 V
- 3.3 V
- 5 V
- 12 V
Before applying power to the EVM, make sure that the jumper is present and properly
positioned for the intended output voltage. Always remove input power before changing the
jumper settings.
- The FSW SELECT header (J4) allows
selection of a suitable switching frequency:
- 500 kHz
- 750 kHz
- 1 MHz
- 1.5 MHz
- 2 MHz
This establishes an acceptable ripple current for the integrated buck inductor based on
the circuit requirements, specifically the input voltage range and output voltage. Before
applying power to the EVM, make sure that the jumper is present and properly positioned for
the intended switching frequency. Always remove input power before changing the jumper
settings.
Note:
Choose a switching freqeuency that aligns
with the output voltage setting. For example, the following list contains typical settings
that yield 30% to 40% inductor peak-to-peak ripple current and optimal slope compensation
contribution:
- 2.5 V at 500 kHz
- 3.3 V at 750 kHz
- 5 V at 1 MHz
- 8 V at 1.5 MHz
- 12 V at 2 MHz
Refer to the
TPSM63606 data sheet,
TPSM63606 Quickstart
Calculator and
WEBENCH® Power Designer for
additional guidance pertaining to module setup and component selection.