The Texas Instruments TPS65980EVM evaluation module (EVM) helps designers evaluate the operation
and performance of the TPS65980: a DC/DC switching regulator that receives power from a Thunderbolt
bus ranging from 2.5V to 15.75V on TBT_IN and generates three separate 3.3V supply outputs
TBT_OUT, CBL_OUT, and DEV_OUT.
The TBT_OUT supply provides power to the local peripheral Thunderbolt™ controller and support
circuitry. The CBL_OUT supply provides power back to the Thunderbolt™ cable and has adjustable
current limit. The DEV_OUT supply provides power to all other circuitry in the device to perform its
designed function.
The TPS65980 is available in a 24-pin 5mm x 4mm x 0.9mm QFN package.
User's Guide
SLVUA50–April 2014
Table 1. Device and Package Configurations
CONVERTERICPACKAGE
U1TPS65980RHFRHF
2Setup
This section describes the jumpers and connectors on the EVM as well as how to properly connect, set
up, and use the TPS65980EVM.
2.1Power Supply Inputs
Figure 1 shows the connection points needed to fully and correctly interface with the TPS65980EVM.
The TPS65980 has three operating modes dictated by the voltage applied on TBT_IN. The total power
available at each of the outputs is determined by the operating mode. Table 2 summarizes the operating
modes in terms of input voltage range and output current ranges.
Operating ModeTBT_IN VrangeTBT_OUT Irange
Low Voltage2.5V – 3.4V5mA – 50mAOutput DisabledOutput Disabled
High Voltage10V – 15.75V235mA – 1A0 – 1.44A
High Voltage
(Sleep)
(1)
Note: the total combined output current from TBT_OUT, CBL_OUT, and DEV_OUT should never
exceed 3.5A.
2.2Jumper Settings
There are two digital input signals which can be set with jumpers as defined in Table 3. These signals
can be set to a logical value of “0” or “1” by moving the jumper between the 2 available positions (left and
right). See the TPS65980 data sheet for more information on the functionality of these signals.
Figure 2, Figure 3, Figure 4, and Figure 5illustrate the three operating modes discussed in section 2.1 as
well as the two programmable CBL_OUT current limits.
This is the average output voltage range for normal loads. During light load, the peak output voltage from TBT_OUT
may surpass 3.4V, but not exceeding 3.42V
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Figure 2. Low Voltage Input
This is the average output voltage range for normal loads. During light load, the average output voltage from
CBL_OUT may reach 3.4 with peaks not exceeding 3.42V.
Several test points are provided solely for the purpose measuring certain signals. It is NOT recommended
to use the test points to supply power to TBT_IN or load TBT_OUT, CBL_OUT, or DEV_OUT.
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