TIDA-00194

Power Regulation & Distribution for Intel SkyLake™ Processor Platform Reference Design

TIDA-00194

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Overview

TI's optimized solution for power regulation, distribution, and sequencing for Intel SkyLake™ Processor platform. Utilizing high efficiency DC/DC switching regulators and integrated load switches, this design demonstrates regulation of four unique power rails and distribution of 21 different points-of-load. Significant reduction in board area is accomplished with quad-channel load switches and high-efficiency, integrated DC/DC step-down converters. Furthermore, hybrid I2C/GPIO control reduces or eliminates GPIO requirements, thereby simplifying PCB layout. This design operates with an input voltage range of 4.5V to 15V, simulating 2S/3S Li-Ion battery topologies. A PC-based GUI controls on-board power components over a standard USB cable.  Real-time power delivery status feedback is provided via on-board LEDs as well as PC graphics.

Features
  • Size-optimized, real-world design based on Intel SkyLake™ processor platform targeting consumer and industrial computing markets (Ultrathin PC, Tablet PC, Desktop PC, Chromebook, Industrial PC, Computing Servers).
  • Quad-channel load switches and high integration DC/DC converters reduce BOM count by 48%, resulting in lower manufacturing and inventory costs.
  • At least 25% reduction in PCB footprint versus conventional implementations consisting of load switches and DC/DC converters. Additional space savings is realized when compared to discrete power switching implementations.
  • Scalable, reduced dependency on GPIO reduces control signal count by as much as 90% to control 21 different points-of-load using I2C and/or GPIO hybrid control plane.
  • 38% lower standby power and 49% lower operating power deliver increased battery life.
  • Extended Input range DC/DC converters deliver high efficiency at 2/3 of the total solution size.
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Design files

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TIDU566.PDF (3119 K)

Test results for the reference design, including efficiency graphs, test prerequisites and more

TIDRB29.PDF (102 K)

Detailed schematic diagram for design layout and components

TIDRAT9.PDF (1409 K)

Detailed schematic diagram for design layout and components

TIDRAU0.PDF (64 K)

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TIDRAU1.ZIP (3684 K)

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Products

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Buck converters (integrated switch)

TPS621303-17V 3A Step-Down Converter with DCS-Control in 3x3 QFN Package

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Buck converters (integrated switch)

TPS621513–17V 1A Step-Down Converter in 3x3 QFN package

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Buck converters (integrated switch)

TPS621824-V to 15-V, 6-A ultra-small 2-phase synchronous buck converter

Data sheet: PDF | HTML
Load switches

TPS229934-ch, 3.6-V, 1.2-A, 15-mΩ load switch with I2C control

Data sheet: PDF

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Test report TIDA-00194 Test Results Oct. 01, 2014

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