The TPS53127EVM-614 Dual Output BUCK presents an easy to use reference design for a common dual
output power supply using the TPS53127 controller in cost sensitive applications.
2Tip and Barrel Measurement for Output Voltage Ripple............................................................... 6
3TPS53127EVM-614 Recommended Test Setup ....................................................................... 8
4Efficiency vs Load (VIN= 8 V–22 V, V
5Efficiency vs Load (VIN= 8 V–22 V, V
6Output Voltage vs Load (VIN= 8 V–22 V, V
7Output Voltage vs Load (VIN= 8 V–22 V, V
8Output Voltage Ripple (VIN= 12 V, V
9Output Voltage Ripple (VIN= 12 V, V
10Switching Waveform (VIN= 12 V, V
11Switching Waveform (VIN= 12 V, V
1TPS53127EVM-614 Electrical and Performance Specifications...................................................... 3
2TPS53127EVM-614 Test Points Description............................................................................ 5
3TPS53127EVM-614 Bill of Materials.................................................................................... 17
1Introduction
1.1Description
The TPS53127EVM-614 Dual Output BUCK evaluation board provides the user with a convenient way to
evaluate the TPS53127 Dual D-CAP2 mode control BUCK controller in a realistic cost sensitive
application. Providing both a low “core-type” 1.05V and “I/O type” 1.8V output at up to 4A from a loosely
regulated 12V (8V-22V) source, the TPS53127EVM-614 includes switches and test-points to assist a user
in evaluating the performance of the TPS53127 controller in their application.
1.2Application
•Digital television
•Set-top box
•DSL and cable modems
•Cost-sensitive digital consumer products
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1.3Features
•8-V to 22-V input
•1.05-V and 1.8-V output
•Up to 4 A per channel output
•700-kHz pseudo-fixed frequency D-CAP2 mode control
•Independent enable switches for power-on/power-off testing
Table 1. TPS53127EVM-614 Electrical and Performance Specifications
ParameterNotes and ConditionsMINTYPMAX UNIT
INPUT CHARACTERISTICS
V
IN
I
IN
V
IN_UVLO
OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
V
OUT1
V
OUT1_rip
I
OUT1
V
OUT2
V
OUT2_rip
I
OUT2
SYSTEMS CHARACTERISTICS
F
SW
ηpkPeak EfficiencyVIN= 12 V–85%–
ηFull Load EfficiencyVIN= 12 V, I
Input Voltage81222V
Input CurrentVIN= 12 V, I
No Load Input CurrentVIN= 12 V, I
Input UVLOI
= 4 A4.04.24.5V
OUT
Output Voltage 1VIN= 12 V, I
Line RegulationVIN= 8 V to 22 V––1%
Load RegulationI
= 0 A to 4 A––1%
OUT1
Output Voltage RippleVIN= 12 V, I
Output Current 1VIN= 8 V to 22 V04A
Output Voltage 2VIN= 12 V, I
Line RegulationVIN= 8 V to 22 V––1%
Load RegulationI
= 0 A to 4 A––1%
OUT2
Output Voltage RippleVIN= 12 V, I
Output Current 2VIN= 8 V to 22 V04A
TPS53127EVM-614 includes independent enable switches for each of the two outputs. When the switch is
in the DIS position, the channel is disabled and discharged per the TPS53127’s internal discharge
characteristics.
To Enable VOUT1, place SW1 in the EN position
To Enable VOUT2, place SW2 in the EN position
4.2Switching Frequency Select Switch (SW3)
TPS53127EVM-614 does not populate SW3. When using TPS53127EVM-614 to evaluate the TPS53126
controller in the TSSOP package, SW3 can be populated to allow selection of the TPS53126 switching
frequency between 350 kHz and 700 kHz.
4.3Test Point Descriptions
Table 2 lists the test points, their labels, uses, and where additional information is located.
Table 2. TPS53127EVM-614 Test Points Description
Test PointLabelUseSection
TP1TEST1Monitor Channel 1 Soft-Start VoltageSection 4.3.4
TP2TEST2Monitor Channel 2 Soft-Start VoltageSection 4.3.4
TP3GNDGround for Input VoltageSection 4.3.1
TP4GNDGround for Channel 1 Output VoltageSection 4.3.2
TP5SW1Monitor Switching Node for Channel 1Section 4.3.5
TP6GNDGround for Channel 2 Output VoltageSection 4.3.3
TP7VO2Monitor Output Voltage for Channel 2Section 4.3.3
TP8VO1Monitor Output Voltage for Channel 1Section 4.3.2
TP9VINMonitor Input VoltageSection 4.3.1
TP10VREG5Monitor Output of VREG5 RegulatorSection 4.3.6
TP11SW2Monitor Switching Node for Channel 2Section 4.3.5
CN1VOUT1Monitor Output Voltage for Channel 1Section 4.3.2
CN2VOUT2Monitor Output Voltage for Channel 2Section 4.3.3
Connector and Test Point Descriptions
4.3.1Input Voltage Monitoring (TP3 and TP9)
TPS53127EVM-614 provides two test points for measuring the voltage applied to the module. This allows
the user to measure the actual module voltage without losses from input cables and connectors. All input
voltage measurements should be made between TP9 and TP3. To use TP9 and TP3, connect a voltmeter
positive terminal to TP9 and negative terminal to TP3.
4.3.2Channel 1 Output Voltage Monitoring (TP4 and TP8)
TPS53127EVM-614 provides two test points for measuring the voltage generated at the VO1 Output by
the module. This allows the user to measure the actual output voltage without losses from output cables
and connectors. All DC Output voltage measurements should be made between TP8 and TP4. To use
TP8 and TP4, connect a voltmeter positive terminal to TP8 and negative terminal to TP4.
Figure 2. Tip and Barrel Measurement for Output Voltage Ripple
4.3.3Channel 2 Output Voltage Monitoring (TP6 and TP7)
TPS53127EVM-614 provides two test points for measuring the voltage generated at the VO1 Output by
the module. This allows the user to measure the actual output voltage without losses from output cables
and connectors. All DC Output voltage measurements should be made between TP7 and TP6. To use
TP7 and TP6, connect a voltmeter positive terminal to TP7 and negative terminal to TP6.
4.3.4Soft-Start Voltage Monitoring (TP1, TP2 and TP3)
TPS53127EVM-614 provides two test points for measuring the soft-start ramp voltages. TP1 monitors the
soft-start ramp of Channel 1. TP2 monitors the soft-start ramp of Channel 2. To use TP1 or TP2, connect
an oscilloscope probe between TP1 or TP2 and TP3.
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4.3.5Switching Node Monitoring (TP3, TP5 and TP11)
TPS53127EVM-614 provides two test points for measuring the switching node waveform voltages. TP5
monitors the switching node of Channel 1. TP2 monitors the switching node of Channel 2. To use TP5 or
TP11, connect an oscilloscope probe between TP5 or TP11 and TP3.
4.3.65-V Regulator Output Monitoring (TP3 and TP10)
TPS53127EVM-614 provides a test point for measuring the output of the internal 5V regulator. TP10
monitors the output voltage of the internal 5V regulator. To use TP10, connect a voltmeter positive
terminal to TP10 and negative terminal to TP3.