This user’s guide describes the TPS2373-4 evaluation module (TPS2373-4EVM-758). The TPS23734EVM-758 contains evaluation and reference circuitry for the TPS2373-4. The TPS2373-4 device is an
IEEE 802.3bt-compliant, powered-device (PD) controller optimized for isolated converter topologies. The
TPS2373-4EVM-758 is designed for high-efficiency, 70-W, PD solutions.
The TPS2373-4EVM-758 allows reference circuitry evaluation of the TPS2373-4. It contains input and
output power connectors and an array of on-board test points for circuit evaluation.
1.1Features
The TPS2373-4EVM-758 features include:
•High-efficiency active clamp-forward converter
•Class 8, 5-V, 14-A, 70-W, DC output
1.2Applications
The TPS2373-4EVM-758 can be used in the following applications:
•Voice over internet protocol – IP telephones
•Wireless LAN – wireless access points
•Security – wired IP cameras
•IoT applications
2Electrical Specifications
Table 1 lists the EVM electrical specifications.
Table 1. TPS2373-4EVM-758 Electrical and Performance Specifications at 25°C
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ParameterTest ConditionsMinTypMaxUnit
PD Power Interface
Input VoltageApplied to the power pins of connectors J2 or J4057V
Input UVLO, PoE inputJ2Rising input voltage36V
The TPS2373-4EVM-758 enables full evaluation of the TPS2373-4 device. Refer to the schematic shown
in Figure 1 and Figure 2. Ethernet power is applied from J1 and is dropped to the FET bridge rectifier. At
the output of the FET bridge is the EMI and EMC filter and transient protection for the TPS2373-4.
Input power can also be applied at J3 from a DC source when power at J1 is not present or when the
DC/DC converter is being evaluated and not the PoE front end.
The TPS2373-4 (U1) PD controller is shown in Figure 1. R30 provides the detection signature while J7
and J10 allow user selection of the classification signature and desired power level. To the right of U1 is
the switched side of the PD controller. The TPS2373-4 RTN pin provides inrush, current limited turn on,
and charge of the bulk capacitor C28 and C62.
The DC/DC converter is a high-efficiency, active clamp-forward converter. The primary (Q16) switching
MOSFET is driven from the U2 OUT pin and the secondary (Q13/Q15) synch switching MOSFET is in a
self-driven configuration.
Output voltage feedback is provided with U3 and associated error amplifier (U4) circuitry. R55 provides a
means for error injection to measure the frequency response of the converter. This feedback circuit drives
the U2 FB pin which provides a voltage proportional to the output load current. As the output load current
decreases, the FB pin voltage decreases.
Figure 2. TPS2373-4EVM-758 PD and DC/DC Converter Schematic
General Configuration and Description
5General Configuration and Description
5.1Physical Access
Table 2 lists the EVM connector functionality and Table 3 describes the test point availability. Table 4
describes the jumper selections of the EVM.
Table 2. Connector Functionality
ConnectorLabelDescription
J1ETHERNET
POWER
J2DATAEthernet data passthrough. Connect to downstream Ethernet device.
J13OutputOutput connector to load.
J3DC/DC InputDC/DC converter input bypassing the PoE front-end. Connect a DC
Test PointLabelDescription
TP1PAIR 12Data pair from Pins 1 and 2 of J1
TP2PAIR 36Data pair from Pins 3 and 6 of J1
TP3PAIR 45Data pair from Pins 4 and 5 of J1
TP4PAIR 78Data pair from Pins 7 and 8 of J1
TP5EARTHConnect to earth ground when available
TP7MPS_DUTYMPS_DUTY pin of the TPS2373-4
TP9, TP10VDDInput voltage of PD system
TP11TPHTPH output of the TPS2373-4
TP12TPLTPL output of the TPS2373-4
TP13BTBT output of the TPS2373-4
TP14PGPower Good output of the TPS2373-4
TP15, TP25RTNLoad side return voltage
TP16AMPS_CTLAMPS_CTL output voltage
TP17VSS1EMI filter return side voltage
TP18REFReference pin output voltage of the TPS2373-4
TP19VSSPD side return voltage
TP20VOUTConverter output voltage
TP21VDSDrain voltage of the primary FET of the converter
TP22GATEGate voltage of the primary FET of the converter
TP23GNDSecondary ground connection
TP24VCINBias winding circuit output voltage
TP26FBFeedback pin voltage of U2 PWM controller
TP27VINStartup input voltage of U2 (open circuited)
TP28LOOPFeedback connection for frequency response measurements
TP29UVLO_SELSelect UVLO of U1 (open circuited)
TP30VCOUTOutput voltage of advanced startup of U1
J4Jump to power TPH/TPL/BT through the bias winding. Or open to power through external circuit
J5Automatic MPS duty cycle selection
J6Jump for adapter priority
J7CLSA selection
J10CLSB selection
J11Can be used to measure port current; otherwise, J11 should be shorted
J12Jump to add auto MPS current
J15Jump to power output LED