SLUUB60B May   2015  – August 2021 TPS544B25 , TPS544C25

 

  1.   Trademarks
  2. 1 Introduction
  3. 2 Description
    1. 2.1 Typical End-User Applications
    2. 2.2 EVM Features
  4. 3 EVM Electrical Performance Specifications
  5. 4 Schematic
  6. 5 Test Setup
    1. 5.1 Test and Configuration Software
      1. 5.1.1 Description
      2. 5.1.2 Features
    2. 5.2 Test Equipment
    3. 5.3 The PWR-681EVM
    4. 5.4 List of Test Points, Jumpers ans Switch
  7. 6 EVM Configuration Using the Fusion GUI
    1. 6.1 Configuration Procedure
  8. 7 Test Procedure
    1. 7.1 Line/Load Regulation Measurement Procedure
    2. 7.2 Efficiency
    3. 7.3 Bode Plot Measurement Procedure
    4. 7.4 Equipment Shutdown
  9. 8 Performance Data and Typical Characteristic Curves
    1. 8.1  Efficiency
    2. 8.2  Load Regulation
    3. 8.3  Line Regulation
    4. 8.4  Transient Response
    5. 8.5  Output Ripple
    6. 8.6  Control On
    7. 8.7  Control Off
    8. 8.8  Overcurrent Protection
    9. 8.9  Control Loop Bode Plot
    10. 8.10 Thermal Image
  10. 9 Fusion GUI
  11. 10EVM Assembly Drawing and PCB Layout
  12. 11List of Materials
  13. 12Revision History

7.2 Efficiency

To measure the efficiency of the power train on the EVM, it is important to measure the voltages at the correct location. This is necessary because otherwise the measurements will include losses in efficiency that are not related to the power train itself. Losses incurred by the voltage drop in the copper traces and in the input and output connectors are not related to the efficiency of the power train, and they must not be included in efficiency measurements.

Table 7-2 List of Test Points for Efficiency Measurements
TEST POINTNODE NAMEDESCRIPTION
JP1VINMeasurement point for VIN +VE (remove the jumper, LED will not light)
TP10GNDMeasurement point for VIN –VE
TP6VOUTMeasurement point for VOUT +VE
TP10GNDMeasurement point for VOUT –VE

Input current can be measured at any point in the input wires, and output current can be measured anywhere in the output wires of the output being measured. Using these measurement points result in efficiency measurements that do not include losses due to the connectors and PCB traces.