Using the TPS84410EVM-001,

TPS84210EVM-002, TPS84610EVM-003

User's Guide

Literature Number: SLUU633A

September 2011–Revised February 2012

User's Guide

SLUU633A–September 2011–Revised February 2012

TPS84410EVM-001/TPS84210EVM-002/TPS84610EVM-003,

2-A to 6-A Integrated Power Solution

1 Introduction

The TPS84410EVM-001, TPS84210EVM-002, TPS84610EVM-003 Evaluation Module

(TPS84x10EVM-00x) is designed as an easy to use platform that facilitates an extensive evaluation of the

features and performance of the Integrated Power Solution (IPS) devices. The EVM PCB may be

configured with one of three IPS devices (see Table 1).

Table 1. TPS84x10EVM-00x Device Configuration

DEVICE TITLE

TPS84210 6-V input, 2-A output sync. step-down converter with PWM

TPS84410 6-V input, 4-A output sync. step-down converter with PWM

TPS84610 6-V input, 6-A output sync. step-down converter with PWM

This user guide provides information on the correct usage of the EVM and an explanation of the numerous

test points on the board.

2 Description

The EVM features a TPS84x10 synchronous buck IPS device configured for operation with typical 3.3-V

and 5-V input bus applications. The output voltage can be set to one of five popular values by using a

simple configuration jumper. In similar fashion, the switching frequency can be set to one of four values by

use of a jumper. The full 4-A rated output current can be supplied by the EVM. A minimal amount of input

and output capacitance is used on the board. Component pads are provided for additional input and

output capacitors if desired. Monitoring test points are provided to allow measurement of efficiency, power

dissipation, input ripple, output ripple, line and load regulation, and transient response. Control test points

are provided for use of the PWRGD, Inhibit/UVLO, synchronization, and slow-start/tracking features of the

IPS device. The EVM uses a recommended PCB layout that maximizes thermal performance and

minimizes output ripple and noise.

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Getting Started

3 Getting Started

Figure 1 highlights the user interface items associated with the EVM. The polarized V

Power terminal

block is used for connection to the host input supply and the polarized V

OUT

Power terminal block is used

for connection to the load. The terminal blocks can except up to 16 AWG wire.

The V

monitor and V

OUT

monitor test points located near the power terminal blocks are intended to be

used as voltage monitoring points where voltmeters can be connected to measure V

and V

OUT

. The

voltmeter references should be connected to any of the four V

OUT

monitor grounds test points located

between the power terminal blocks. Do not use these V

and V

OUT

monitoring test points as the input

supply or output load connection points. The PCB traces connecting to these test points are not designed

to support high currents.

Figure 1. TPS84x10EVM-00x User Interface

SLUU633A– September 2011– Revised February 2012 TPS84410EVM-001/TPS84210EVM-002/TPS84610EVM-003, 2-A to 6-A

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