This user's guide contains information for the TPS560200 as well as support documentation for the
TPS560200EVM-537 evaluation module. Included are the performance specifications, schematic, and the
bill of materials of the TPS560200EVM-537.
4TPS560200EVM-537 Line Regulation ...................................................................................6
5TPS560200EVM-537 Load Transient Response, 25% to 75% Load Step.......................................... 7
6TPS560200EVM-537 Load Transient Response, No Load to 50% Load Step..................................... 7
7TPS560200EVM-537 Output Voltage Ripple, I
8TPS560200EVM-537 Output Voltage Ripple, I
9TPS560200EVM-537 Output Voltage Ripple, I
10TPS560200EVM-537 Input Voltage Ripple, I
11TPS560200EVM-537 Start-Up Relative to V
12TPS560200EVM-537 Start-Up Relative to EN ........................................................................10
13TPS560200EVM-537 Shut-Down Relative to V
14TPS560200EVM-537 Shut-Down Relative to EN ..................................................................... 11
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4Connection and Test Points ...............................................................................................4
5Bill of Materials.............................................................................................................16
1Introduction
The TPS560200 is a single, adaptive on-time, D-CAP2™-mode, synchronous buck converter requiring a
very low external component count. The D-CAP2 control circuit is optimized for low-ESR output capacitors
such as POSCAP, SP-CAP, or ceramic types and features fast transient response with no external
compensation. The switching frequency is internally set at a nominal 600 kHz. The high-side and low-side
switching MOSFETs are incorporated inside the TPS560200 package along with the gate-drive circuitry.
The low drain-to-source on resistance of the MOSFETs allows the TPS560200 to achieve high efficiencies
and helps keep the junction temperature low at high output currents. The TPS560200 dc/dc synchronous
converter is designed to provide up to a 0.5-A output from an input voltage source of 4.5 V to 17 V. The
output voltage range is from 0.8 V to 5.5 V. Rated input voltage and output current ranges for the
evaluation module are given in Table 1.
The TPS560200EVM-537 evaluation module (EVM) is a single, synchronous buck converter providing
1.05 V at 0.5 A from 4.5-V to 17-V input. This user’s guide describes the TPS560200EVM-537
performance.
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Table 1. Input Voltage and Output Current Summary
EVMInput Voltage RangeOutput Current Range
TPS560200EVM-537VIN= 4.5 V to 17 V0 A to 0.5 A
2Performance Specification Summary
A summary of the TPS560200EVM-537 performance specifications is provided in Table 2. Specifications
are given for an input voltage of VIN= 12 V and an output voltage of 1.05 V, unless otherwise noted. The
ambient temperature is 25°C for all measurement, unless otherwise noted.
These evaluation modules are designed to provide access to the features of the TPS560200. Some
modifications can be made to this module.
3.1Output Voltage Setpoint
To change the output voltage of the EVMs, it is necessary to change the value of resistor R1. Changing
the value of R1 can change the output voltage above 0.765 V. The value of R1 for a specific output
voltage can be calculated using Equation 1.
Table 3 lists the R1 values for some common output voltages. For higher output voltages of 1.8 V or
above, a feedforward capacitor (C3) may be required to improve phase margin. Pads for this component
(C3) are provided on the printed-circuit board. Note that the values given in Table 3 are standard values
and not the exact value calculated using Table 3.
Modifications
(1)
Table 3. Output Voltages
Output VoltageR1R2C3C4 + C5
(V)(kΩ)(kΩ)(pF)(µF)
1.06.1920.01010 + 10
1.056.1920.01010 + 10
1.210.020.01010 + 10
1.517.420.01010 + 10
1.824.920.0optional1010 + 10
2.542.220.0optional1010 + 10
3.361.920.0optional1010 + 10
5.010520.0optional1010 + 10
MinTypMax
L1
(µH)
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This section describes how to properly connect, set up, and use the TPS560200EVM-537. The section
also includes test results typical for the evaluation modules and efficiency, output load regulation, output
line regulation, load transient response, output voltage ripple, input voltage ripple, start-up, and switching
frequency.
4.1Input/Output Connections
The TPS560200EVM-537 is provided with input/output connectors and test points as shown in Table 4. A
power supply capable of supplying 2 A must be connected to J1 through a pair of 20-AWG wires. The load
must be connected to J2 through a pair of 20-AWG wires. The maximum load current capability is 1 A.
Wire lengths must be minimized to reduce losses in the wires. Test point TP1 provides a place to monitor
the VINinput voltages with TP2 providing a convenient ground reference. TP7 is used to monitor the output
voltage with TP8 as the ground reference.
Reference DesignatorFunction
J1-1VINpositive sense and monitor point
J1-2VIN(see Table 1 for VINrange)
J2-1Ground return for V
J2-2VINnegative sense and monitor point
J3-1V
J3-2V
J4-1Ground return for V
J4-2V
JP1EN control. Shunt EN to GND to disable, open EN to enable.
TP1Switch node test point
TP2Test point for loop response measurements
Table 4. Connection and Test Points
positive sense and monitor point
OUT
, 1.05 V at 0.5-A maximum
OUT
negative sense and monitor point
OUT
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IN
OUT
4.2Start-Up Procedure
1. Ensure that the jumper at JP1 (Enable control) is covered to shunt EN to GND, disabling the output.
2. Apply appropriate VINvoltage to VI (J1-2) and GND (J2-1).
3. Remove the jumper at JP1 (Enable control) to uncover EN and GND, enabling the output.
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