TIDUEP0 May   2020

 

  1.    Description
  2.    Resources
  3.    Features
  4.    Applications
  5. 1Design Images
  6. 2System Description
    1. 2.1 Key System Specifications
  7. 3System Overview
    1. 3.1 Block Diagram
    2. 3.2 Design Considerations
      1. 3.2.1 Small Compact Size
      2. 3.2.2 Transformer less Solution
    3. 3.3 Highlighted Products
      1. 3.3.1  TPD4E05U06 4-Channel Ultra-Low-Capacitance IEC ESD Protection Diode
      2. 3.3.2  TPD2EUSB30 2-Channel ESD Solution for SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Interface
      3. 3.3.3  2.3.3 HD3SS3220 10Gbps USB 3.1 USB Type-C 2:1 MUX With DRP Controller
      4. 3.3.4  TPS54218 2.95V to 6V Input, 2A Synchronous Step-Down SWIFT™ Converter
      5. 3.3.5  TPS54318 2.95V to 6V Input, 3A Synchronous Step-Down SWIFT™ Converter
      6. 3.3.6  CSD19538Q3A 100V, N ch NexFET MOSFET™, single SON3x3, 49mOhm
      7. 3.3.7  LM3488 2.97V to 40V Wide Vin Low-Side N-Channel Controller for Switching Regulators
      8. 3.3.8  TPS61178 20-V Fully Integrated Sync Boost with Load Disconnect
      9. 3.3.9  LMZM23601 36-V, 1-A Step-Down DC-DC Power Module in 3.8-mm × 3-mm Package
      10. 3.3.10 TPS7A39 Dual, 150mA, Wide-Vin, Positive and Negative Low-Dropout (LDO) Voltage Regulator
      11. 3.3.11 TPS74201 Single-output 1.5-A LDO regulator, adjustable (0.8V to 3.3V), any or no cap, programmable soft start
      12. 3.3.12 LP5910 300-mA low-noise low-IQ low-dropout (LDO) linear regulator
      13. 3.3.13 LP5907 250-mA ultra-low-noise low-IQ low-dropout (LDO) linear
      14. 3.3.14 INA231 28V, 16-bit, i2c output current/voltage/power monitor w/alert in wcsp
    4. 3.4 System Design Theory
      1. 3.4.1 Input Section
      2. 3.4.2 Designing of SEPIC based High Voltage Supply
        1. 3.4.2.1  Basic Operation Principle of SEPIC Converter
        2. 3.4.2.2  Design of Dual SEPIC Supply using uncoupled inductors
        3. 3.4.2.3  Duty Cycle
        4. 3.4.2.4  Inductor Selection
        5. 3.4.2.5  Power MOSFET Selection
        6. 3.4.2.6  Output Diode Selection
        7. 3.4.2.7  Coupling Capacitor Selection
        8. 3.4.2.8  Output Capacitor Selection
        9. 3.4.2.9  Input Capacitor Selection
        10. 3.4.2.10 Programming the Output Voltage
      3. 3.4.3 Designing the Low Voltage Power Supply
      4. 3.4.4 Designing the TPS54218 through Webench Power Designer
      5. 3.4.5 ± 5V Transmit Supply Generation
      6. 3.4.6 System Clock Synchronization
      7. 3.4.7 Power and data output connector
      8. 3.4.8 System Current and Power Monitoring
  8. 4Hardware, Software, Testing Requirements, and Test Results
    1. 4.1 Testing and Results
      1. 4.1.1 Test Setup
      2. 4.1.2 Test Results
        1. 4.1.2.1 High Voltage Power Supply
        2. 4.1.2.2 Output Ripple Measurement
        3. 4.1.2.3 Load Transient Test
        4. 4.1.2.4 Noise Measurement
        5. 4.1.2.5 Thermal Performance
        6. 4.1.2.6 Low Voltage Power Supply
          1. 4.1.2.6.1 Thermal Performance
          2. 4.1.2.6.2 FX3 Supply
  9. 5Layout Guidelines
    1. 5.1 High-Voltage Supply Layout
    2. 5.2 USB Section Layout Guidelines
  10. 6Design Files
    1. 6.1 Schematics
    2. 6.2 Bill of Materials
    3. 6.3 PCB Layout Recommendations
      1. 6.3.1 Layout Prints
    4. 6.4 Altium Project
    5. 6.5 Gerber Files
    6. 6.6 Assembly Drawings
  11. 7Software Files
  12. 8Related Documentation
    1. 8.1 Trademarks
    2. 8.2 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
  13. 9About the Author

3.4.2.7 Coupling Capacitor Selection

The selection of SEPIC capacitor, Cs, depends on the RMS current, which is given by:

Equation 12. TIDA-010057 EQ12_Ics_Eq.gif

The SEPIC capacitor must be rated for a large RMS current relative to the output power. This property makes the SEPIC much better suited to lower power applications where the RMS current through the capacitor is relatively small (relative to capacitor technology). The voltage rating of the SEPIC capacitor must be greater than the maximum input voltage. Tantalum and ceramic capacitors are the best choice for SMT, having high RMS current ratings relative to size. Electrolytic capacitors work well for through-hole applications where the size is not limited and they can accommodate the required RMS current rating. The peak-to-peak ripple voltage on Cs (assuming no ESR):

Equation 13. TIDA-010057 EQ13_Cap_pk-pk_ripple.gif

A capacitor that meets the RMS current requirement would mostly produce small ripple voltage on Cs. Hence, the peak voltage is typically close to the input voltage.