1 Introduction
The LM25088 evaluation board is designed to provide the design engineer with a fully functional power
converter based on emulated current mode control to evaluate the LM25088 controller IC. The LM25088
evaluation board is available in two versions (like the LM25088 controller): the LM25088-1 evaluation
board provides ±5% oscillator frequency dithering to reduce EMI and the LM25088-2 evaluation board
provides hiccup mode restart to reduce over load stress. Both the evaluation boards share the same
layout except for silkscreen. The printed circuit board consists of two layers, 2 ounce of copper top and
bottom and the board size is 2.55x1.5x0.5 inches.
Specification LM25088-1 LM25088-2
Input Voltage Range 5.5V to 36V 5.5V to 36V
Output Voltage 5.0V 5.0V
Max. Average Load Current 7A 7A
Load Regulation 2% 2%
Current Limit Type Cycle-by-cycle current limit Hiccup Mode Restart
Frequency 250 kHz (±5% Oscillator Dithering) 250 kHz
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Figure 1. Typical Efficiency Curves of LM25088-1 and LM25088-2 Evaluation Boards
2 Powering and Loading Considerations
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Powering and Loading Considerations
2.1 Quick Setup Procedure
1. Set the power supply current limit to 10A. Turn off the power supply. Connect the power supply to the
VIN terminals.
2. Connect the load, with a 7A capability, to the VOUT terminals.
3. Slowly increase the load while monitoring the output, VOUT should be in regulation with a nominal 5V
output.
4. Slowly sweep the input voltage from 5.5V to 36V, VOUT should remain in regulation with a nominal 5V
output
5. Temporarily short the EN pin to check the shutdown function, Also, EN pin can be set between 0.4V
and 1.2V, for example, by shorting EN pin to ground with a diode, to check the standby function.
6. Increase the load beyond the rated current to check the current limiting. The output current should limit
at approximately 10A. The LM25088-1 board will enter cycle-by-cycle current limiting, while LM25088-2
is configured for a hiccup mode restart. Cooling is critical in this step.
2.2 Air Flow
Prolonged operation with high input voltage (>24V) at full load will cause the LM25088 and MOSFETs to
overheat and could potentially result in thermal shutdown. A fan with a minimum of 100LFM should always
be used to cool the LM25088 evaluation board.
2.3 Powering Up
It is suggested that the load be kept low during the first power up. Set the current limit of the source
supply to provide about 1.5 times the anticipated wattage of the load. A quick efficiency check is the best
way to confirm that everything is operating properly. If something is amiss one can be reasonably sure
that it will affect the efficiency adversely. Few parameters can be correct in a switching power supply
without creating losses and potentially damaging heat.
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2.4 Over Current Protection
The LM25088-1 and LM25088-2 evaluation boards are both configured with over-current protection
schemes. The LM25088-1 employs a cycle-by-cycle current limiting, while the LM25088-2 is configured for
a hiccup mode restart. Please refer the LM25088/LM25088Q Wide Input Range Non-Synchronous Buck
Controller (SNVS609) data sheet for more information on RES pin.
2.5 Synchronization
A Sync pin has been provided on the evaluation board. This pin can be used to synchronize the LM25088
to an external clock. It is recommended not to exceed 500 kHz while synchronizing. Refer the LM25088
datasheet for complete information.
2.6 Active Loads
When using electronic load, it is strongly recommended to power up the evaluation board at light load and
then slowly increase the load. This is necessary as most of the electronic loads do not draw any current till
the output reaches an internally set point; this can result in soft-start function to not work as desired and
can trip the current sense comparator. Electronic loads, in general, are best suited for monitoring steady
state waveforms. If it is desired to power up the evaluation board at maximum load, resistor banks can be
used. This will ensure a soft-start and evaluation board will perform as desired. Ensure that there is
sufficient cooling for both the resistor banks and the LM25088 evaluation board, while running at full load.
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Typical Performance Waveforms of LM25088-1 and LM25088-2 Evaluation Boards
Figure 2. Typical Thermal Profile at 48VIN
3 Typical Performance Waveforms of LM25088-1 and LM25088-2 Evaluation Boards
Conditions:
Input Voltage = 24VDC
Output Current = 4A to 7A
Bandwidth Limit = 20 MHz
Traces:
Bottom Trace: Output Current
Amps/div = 2A
Top Trace: Output Voltage response
Volts/div = 100 mV
Horizontal Resolution = 500 µs/div
Figure 3. Transient Response
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Typical Performance Waveforms of LM25088-1 and LM25088-2 Evaluation Boards
Conditions:
Input Voltage = 24VDC
Output Current = 7A
Trace:
Output Voltage
Volts/div = 1V
Figure 4. Soft-Start
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Conditions:
Input Voltage = 24VDC
Output Current = 7A
Bandwidth Limit = 20 MHz
Trace:
Output Ripple
Volts/div = 50 mV
Horizontal Resolution = 5.0 µs/div
Figure 5. Output Voltage Ripple
Figure 6. Conducted Emissions Measured at the Input of a LM25088-1 Evaluation Board
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Typical Performance Waveforms of LM25088-1 and LM25088-2 Evaluation Boards
Figure 7. LM25088-1 W/Dithering Schematic
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Figure 8. LM25088-2 W/Restart Schematic
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Bill of Materials for LM25088-1 and LM25088-2 Evaluation Boards
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Part Value Package Manufacturer Manufacturer Part Description
C1,C2,C3, 2.2 µF C1210 Murata GRM32ER72A225KA35L CAP CER 2.2 µF 100V X7R 1210
C4,C5
C6,C19 0.1 µF C0805 TDK Corporation C2012X7R2A104K CAP CER .10 µF 100V X7R 10% 0805
C7 1 µF C0603 Murata GRM188R71C105KA12D CAP CER 1 µF 16V X7R 0603
C8,C11 100 pF C0603 AVX Corporation 06031A101FAT2A CAP CERM 100 pF 1% 100V NP0
C9 270 pF C0603 Murata GRM1885C2A271JA01D CAP CER 270 pF 100V 5% C0G 0603
C13 0.1 µF C0603 Murata GRM188R72A104KA35D CAP CER .1 µF 100V X7R 0603
C10 0.022 µF C0603 Murata GRM188R71C223KA01D CAP CER 22000 pF 16V 10% X7R
C12 0.015 µF C0603 Murata GRM188R71H153KA01D CAP CER 15000 pF 50V 10% X7R
C15 470 µF 0.327x0.327x0.3 Nippon-Chemicon APXF6R3ARA471MH80G CAP 470 µF 6.3V ELECT POLY SMD
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C17,C18 47 µF C1210 Murata GRM32ER61A476KE20L CAP CER 47 µF 10V X5R 1210
C20 1000 pF C0805 Murata GRM2195C2A102JA01D CAP CER 1000 pF 100V 5% C0G
C16 NU 0.327x0.327x0.3 NU NU NU
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C21 NU C0603 NU NU NU
C14 0.1 µF C0603 Murata GRM188R72A104KA35D CAP CER .1 µF 100V X7R 0603
(LM25088
-1)
C14 0.022 µF C0603 Murata GRM188R71C223KA01D CAP CER 22000 pF 16V 10% X7R
(LM25088 0603
-2)
D1 Schottky D2PAK On Semi MBRB1545CT Schottky Rectifiers 15A 45V
Diode
D2 NU SOD123 NU NU NU
L1 6.8 µH HC9 series Coiltronics HC9-6R8-R INDUCTOR HIGH CURRENT 6.8 µH
Q1 MOSFET SO-8 Vishay IR SI7848DP MOSFET N-CH 40V PWR PAK SO8
R1 54.9 kΩ R0805 Rohm MCR10EZHF5492 RES 54.9 kΩ 1/8W 1% 0805 SMD
R2 16.2 kΩ R0603 Rohm MCR03EZPFX1622 RES 16.2 kΩ 1/10W 1% 0603 SMD
R3 24.9 kΩ R0603 Rohm MCR03EZPFX2492 RES 24.9 kΩ 1/10W 1% 0603 SMD
R4 18.2 kΩ R0603 Rohm MCR03EZPFX1822 RES 18.2 kΩ 1/10W 1% 0603 SMD
R5 10 mΩ R0815 Susumu Co Ltd RL3720WT-R010-F RES .01Ω 1W 1% 0815 SMD
R6 5.1Ω R2512 Panasonic - ECG ERJ-1TRQF5R1U RES 5.1Ω 1W 1% 2512 SMD
R7 10Ω R0805 Rohm MCR10EZHF10R0 RES 10.0Ω 1/8W 1% 0805 SMD
R8 5.11 kΩ R0603 Rohm MCR03EZPFX5111 RES 5.11 kΩ 1/10W 1% 0603 SMD
R9 1.62 kΩ R0603 Rohm MCR03EZPFX1621 RES 1.62 kΩ 1/10W 1% 0603 SMD
R10 NU R0603 NU NU NU
J1,J2,J3, Terminal_ Keystone 1509 Terminal, Turret
J4 Turret
TP1,TP2 Slotted Keystone 1040 Terminal test point slotted
test point
U1 PWM IC TSSOP16_EP Texas Instruments LM25088-1/LM25088-2 ECM Buck Controller
Number
0603
0603
0603
0805
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5 PCB Layout
PCB Layout
Figure 9. LM25088-1 and LM25088-2 Top Layer
Figure 10. LM25088-1 and LM25088-2 Bottom Layer
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Figure 11. LM25088-2 Silk Screen
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Figure 12. LM25088-1 Silk Screen
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