This user’s guide describes the TPS2378 evaluation module (TPS2378EVM-602). TPS2378EVM-602
contains evaluation and reference circuitry for a forced four-pair UPOE compliant application.
The TPS2378EVM-602 allows reference circuitry evaluation of a dual TPS2378 forced four pair UPOE
compliant application. It contains input and output power connectors and an array of onboard test points
for circuit and evaluation.
•Universal power over ethernet (UPOE) compliant devices
•Video and VoIP telephones
•Multiband access points
•Security cameras
•Pico-base stations
2Electrical Specifications
Table 1. TPS2378EVM-602 Electrical and Performance Specifications at 25°C
ParameterConditionMINTYPMAXUnit
Power Interface
Input VoltageApplied to the power pins of connectors J1 or J342.557
Operating Voltage
Input UVLO, POE input J1
Detection voltage
Classification voltage
Classification current
Operating current-limit
DC/DC Converter
Output Voltage42.5 ≤ VIN≤ 57 V, I
Output Current42.5 ≤ VIN≤ 57 V19-V output2.9A
Output ripple voltage, pk-to-pkVIN= 48 V, I
Efficiency, dc-dc converterVIN= 48 V, I
Efficiency, end- to-endVIN= 48 V, I
Switching frequency225270kHz
(1)
Per TPS2378 PD
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
After start up.3057
Rising input voltage40
Falling input voltage30
at device terminals1.410.1
at device terminals11.923.0
R
= 63.4 Ω3842
class
100180
8501200
≤ I
LOAD
= 2.9 A19-V output225mV
LOAD
= 2.9 A93%
LOAD
= 2.9 A19-V output90%
LOAD
(max)19-V output19.0119.0419.07V
LOAD
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V
mAInrush current-limit
3Description
TPS2378EVM-602 enables full evaluation of a forced four pair UPOE compliant application. A detailed
discussion regarding this type of high power PoE can be found in SLVA625.
The TPS23861EVM-612 contains two high power ports in which either one can be connected to the
TPS2378EVM-602 with a CAT5E cable to power the EVM. This is described in Section 5.2.
Table 2 lists the EVM connector functionality. Table 3 describes the test point availability, and describes
the jumper functionality.
Table 2. Connector Functionality
ConnectorLabelDescription
J1VOUT19-V output voltage of the DCDC converter
J2LED output ON signal
J3PWR+DATAPoE input. Connect to PSE power and data source.
J4DATAEthernet data passthrough. Connect to downstream Ethernet device
J5T2P-VPU1T2P Pull up voltage of PD1
J6T2PT2P output signals for both TPS2378 PDs
J7T2P-VPU2T2P Pull up voltage of PD2
J11Load Delay Disable Disables load delay
Table 3. Test Points
Test PointsLabelDescription
TP1OutputOutput voltage
TP2, TP7PWRGNDPrimary Ground
TP3DRAINPrimary FET drain voltage
TP4PGNDSecondary Ground
TP5OUTPrimary FET gate voltage
TP6CSCurrent sense voltage
TP8VBIASAux bias voltage
TP9LOOPAC Injector point for measuring loop response
TP10VREFReference voltage
TP11FBOpto Feedback voltage
TP12PAIR12Voltage on pairs 1 and 2 of the Ethernet cable
TP13PAIR36Voltage on pairs 3 and 6 of the Ethernet cable
TP14PAIR45Voltage on pairs 4 and 5 of the Ethernet cable
TP15PAIR78Voltage on pairs 7 and 8 of the Ethernet cable
TP16CHGNDChassis ground
TP17VDDChassis ground
TP18VSS1VSS1 pin of PD1
TP19VSS2VSS2 pin of PD2
TP20RL_INHBTGate voltage of load delay FET
TP21SPGNDLoad ground
Figure 5 illustrates the startup response of the TPS2378EVM-602 (Ch2-VOUT) with 26-W output load.
Ch1 and Ch4 show the input current of each TPS2378 PD when the TPS23861EVM-612 is connected to
the EVM. It shows Type 2 hardware classification and subsequent inrush before starting up and sharing
current.
Figure 5. Startup Response to 26-W Load for a 48-V Input
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6.2Transient Response
Figure 6 illustrates the transient response of the TPS2378EVM-602.
Figure 6. Transient Response from 290 mA to 2.9 A for a 48-V Input