Texas Instruments SLVP089 User Manual

SLVP089 Synchronous Buck

Converter Evaluation Module

User’s Guide

1998 Mixed-Signal Linear Products

Printed in U.S.A. 07/98

SLVU001A

SLVP089 Synchronous Buck

Converter Evaluation Module

User’s Guide

Literature Number: SLVU001A

July 1998

Printed on Recycled Paper

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Related Documentation From Texas Instruments

Preface

Read This First

This user’s guide is a reference manual for the SLVP089 Synchronous Buck Converter Evaluation Module used to evaluate the performance of the TL5001 PWM Controller. This document provides information to assist managers and hardware engineers in application development.

How to Use This Manual

This manual provides the information and instructions necessary to design, construct, operate, and understand the SLVP089. Chapter 1 describes and lists the hardware requirements; Chapter 2 describes design considerations and procedures; and Appendix A contains the data sheet for the TL5001 PWM Controller

Related Documentation From Texas Instruments

The following books describe the TL5001 and related support tools. T o obtain a copy of any of these TI documents, call the T exas Instruments Literature Response Center at (800) 477–8924. When ordering, please identify the book by its title and literature number.

TL5001 Pulse-Width-Modulation Control Circuits Data Sheet (Literature

number SL VS084C). It contains electrical specifications, available temperature options, general overview of the device, and application information.

Designing with the TL5001C PWM Controller Application Report

(Literature number SLVA034).

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Contents

1 Hardware 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1 Introduction 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2 Schematic 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.3 Input/Output Connections 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4 Board Layout 1-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.5 Bill of Materials 1-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.6 Test Results 1-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 Design Procedure 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.1 Introduction 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.2 Operating Specifications 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.3 Design Procedures 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.3.1 Duty Cycle Estimate 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.3.2 Output Filter 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.3.3 Power Switch 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.3.4 Synchronous Switch and Rectifier 2-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.3.5 Snubber Network 2-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.3.6 Controller Functions 2-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.3.7 Loop Compensation 2-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Figures

1–1 Typical Synchronous Buck Converter 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1–2 Schematic Diagram 1-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1–3 Input/Output Connections 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1–4 Board Layout 1-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1–5 Efficiency Vs Load 1-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1–6 Power Switch Turn-On and Delay from Q2 Off 1-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1–7 Power Switch Turn-Off and Delay to Q2 On 1-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1–8 Inductor and Output Ripple 1-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2–1 Power Stage Bode Plot 2-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2–2 Compensation Network 2-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2–3 Bode Plot 2-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2–4 Output Response 2-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tables

1–1 Bill of Materials 1-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1–2 Line/Load Regulation, 3.3-V (Total Variation) 1-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1–3 Load Regulation and Ripple, 3.3-V (9-V Input) 1-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2–1 Operating Specifications 2-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 1

Hardware

The SLVP089 Synchronous Buck Converter Evaluation Module (SLVP089) provides a method for evaluating the performance of the TL5001 pulse-widthmodulation (PWM) controller. The device contains all of the circuitry necessary to control a switch-mode power supply in a voltage-mode configuration. This manual explains how to construct basic power conversion circuits including the design of the control chip functions and the basic loop. This chapter includes the following topics:

Topic Page

1.1 Introduction 1–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2 Schematic 1–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.3 Input/Output Connections 1–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.4 Board Layout 1–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.5 Bill of Materials 1–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.6 Test Results 1–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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