SLVUCK8 September 2022
The TPS56C231LEVM is provided with input and output connectors and test points as shown in Table 4-1. A power supply capable of supplying 6 A must be connected to J1 through a pair of 20-AWG wires. The load must be connected to J2 through a pair of 20-AWG wires. The maximum load current capability is 12 A. Wire lengths must be minimized to reduce losses in the wires. Test point TP2 provides a place to monitor the VIN input voltages with TP4 providing a convenient ground reference. TP7 is used to monitor the output voltage with TP10 as the ground reference.
| Reference Designator | Function |
|---|---|
| J1 | VIN (see Table 1-1 for VIN range) |
| J2 | VOUT, 1.2 V at 12-A maximum |
| J3 | En Control. Short pin1 and pin2 to make EN low. Short pin2 and pin3 to make EN high. |
| J4 | VIN positive monitor point |
J5 | GND monitor test point |
J6 | GND monitor test point |
J7 | PGOOD monitor test point |
J8 | VREG5 monitor test point |
J9 | MODE monitor test point |
J10 | Soft Start test point |
J11 | Switch node test point |
J12 | Loop test point |
J13 | GND monitor test point |
J14 | VOUT positive monitor point |
J15 | GND monitor test point |
J16 | GND monitor test point |
| TP2 | VIN positive monitor point |
| TP4 | GND monitor test point |
| TP7 | VOUT positive monitor point |
| TP10 | GND monitor test point |