Texas Instruments TPS73633EVM User manual

TPS73633EVM

April 2004 PMP Portable Power

User’s Guide

SLVU109

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It is important to operate this EVM within the input voltage range of 1.8 V and 6.0 V and the

output voltage range of 1.8 V and 6.0 V.

Exceeding the specified input range may cause unexpected operation and/or irreversible

damage to the EVM. If there are questions concerning the input range, please contact a TI

field representative prior to connecting the input power.

Applying loads outside of the specified output range may result in unintended operation and/or

possible permanent damage to the EVM. Please consult the EVM User’s Guide prior to

connecting any load to the EVM output. If there is uncertainty as to the load specification,

please contact a TI field representative.

During normal operation, some circuit components may have case temperatures greater than

100°C. The EVM is designed to operate properly with certain components above 100°C as

long as the input and output ranges are maintained. These components include but are not

limited to linear regulators, switching transistors, pass transistors, and current sense

resistors. These types of devices can be identified using the EVM schematic located in the

EVM User’s Guide. When placing measurement probes near these devices during operation,

please be aware that these devices may be very warm to the touch.

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Related Documentation From Texas Instruments

Preface

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About This Manual

This User’s Guide describes the characteristics, operation, and use of the

TPS73633EVM evaluation module (EVM). This EVM is designed to help the

user easily evaluate and test the operation and functionality of the TPS73633.

This User’s Guide includes setup instructions for the hardware, a schematic

diagram, a bill of materials (BOM), and PCB layout drawings for the evaluation

module.

How to Use This Manual

This document contains the following chapters:

-Chapter 1 — Introduction

-Chapter 2 — Setup

-Chapter 3 — Board Layout

-Chapter 4 — Schematic and Bill of Materials

Related Documentation From Texas Instruments

TPS73633 data sheet (SBVS038)

FCC Warning

This equipment is intended for use in a laboratory test environment only. It gen-

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against radio frequency interference. Operation of this equipment in other en-

vironments may cause interference with radio communications, in which case

the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may

be required to correct this interference.

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Contents

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1 Introduction 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.1 Background 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2 Performance Specification 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.3 Modifications 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.3.1 Fixed Output IC Operation 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.3.2 Adjustable Output IC Operation 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 Setup 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.1 Input/Output Connector Descriptions EVM Connection 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2.2 Setup 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 Board Layout 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3.1 Layout 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 Schematic and Bill of Materials 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.1 Schematic 4-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4.2 Bill of Materials 4-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Contents

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3−1 Assembly Layer 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3−2 Top Layer Routing 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3−3 Bottom Layer Routing 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4−1 TPS73633EVM Schematic 4-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1−1 Performance Specification Summary 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4−1 TPS73633EVM Bill of Materials 4-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1-1

Introduction

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The Texas Instruments TPS73633DRB is a low dropout regulator (LDO) in a

3×3-mm QFN package that provides output currents of up to 500 mA. This IC

has an NMOS topology with a voltage-follower pass element that allows

operation with either low-ESR ceramic output capacitors or no output

capacitors at all.

Topic Page

1.1 Background 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.2 Performance Specification 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.3 Modifications 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 1

Background

1-2

1.1 Background

The TPS73633EVM uses the TPS73633DRB in a 3×3-mm QFN package to

provide 3.3 V at up to 500 mA. The EVM operates at full-rated performance

with an input voltage between 3.5 V and 5.5 V. Although the IC does not require

input or output capacitors, the EVM comes with these capacitors populated.

A 2.2-µF input capacitor ensures that the EVM is stable in laboratory setups

where the input supply is not located in close proximity to the EVM. The output

capacitor helps stabilize the output voltage for loads that are not physically

close to the EVM.

1.2 Performance Specification

Table 1−1 provides a summary of the TPS73633EVM performance

specifications. All specifications are given for an ambient temperature of 25°C

Table 1−1.Performance Specification Summary

Specification Test Conditions Min Typ Max Unit

Input voltage 3.5 5.5 V

Output voltage IO= 10 mA to 500 mA 3.267 3.3 3.333 V

Output current 0 500 mA

1.3 Modifications

The PWB for this EVM is designed to accommodate both the fixed and

adjustable versions of this IC. At the time the EVM was released, only the fixed

3.3-V version was available.

1.3.1 Fixed Output IC Operation

For use with a fixed-output IC, R1 must be open. R2 may either be left open

or populated with a noise-reduction capacitor. Placing a capacitor in the R2

position reduces noise that is generated by the internal bandgap reference

and produces a low-noise output. Typical noise-reduction capacitors range

from 1000 pF to 0.01 µF. See the TPS73633 data sheet for more information.

1.3.2 Adjustable Output IC Operation

For use with an adjustable output IC, R1 and R2 must be populated. These two

resistors are the feedback resistors that set the output voltage for the regulator.

See the TPS73633 data sheet for more information.

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