SLOU567B March   2025  – November 2025 THS3470

 

  1.   1
  2.   Description
  3.   Features
  4.   4
  5. 1Evaluation Module Overview
    1. 1.1 Introduction
    2. 1.2 Kit Contents
    3. 1.3 Specification
    4. 1.4 Device Information
  6. 2Configuration Details
    1. 2.1 Heat Sink Usage
    2. 2.2 Power Connections
    3. 2.3 Input and Output Connections
    4. 2.4 Output Current Limits
    5. 2.5 Power Control Modes
    6. 2.6 Die Temperature and Output Current Readings
  7. 3Quick Start Instructions
    1. 3.1 Required Equipment for Basic Evaluation
    2. 3.2 Steps for Standard AC or DC Evaluation
    3. 3.3 Using Multiple Power Supplies
    4. 3.4 TI Evaluation Setup Images
  8. 4Hardware Design Files
    1. 4.1 Schematics
    2. 4.2 PCB Layouts
    3. 4.3 Bill of Materials (BOM)
  9. 5Additional Information
    1. 5.1 Trademarks
  10. 6Revision History

Steps for Standard AC or DC Evaluation

  1. Configure the power supply output to generate a voltage between ±6V to ±30V. A value such as ±25V is suggested to use for basic evaluation.
  2. With the power supply output off, connect the positive output to the EVM VCC input, the negative output to the EVM VEE input, and the common ground point to the EVM GND input.
  3. Make sure the power control switch is set to either the VDD or FLAG position.
  4. Turn on the power supply. The power supply current reads approximately 30mA. The current value changes slightly depending on the supply voltage.
  5. Provide either an AC or DC 10mV input signal to the IN+ SMA connector on the EVM.
  6. Connect a multimeter to the OUT SMA connector when using a DC input signal OR connect an oscilloscope to the OUT SMA connector when using an AC input signal.
  7. The output voltage reads approximately 50mV.
  8. Increase or decrease the input voltage as desired.
WARNING: If using a load that causes the part to output a large amount of current, then increasing the input voltage can result in a significant amount of device heating. When driving significant amounts of output current, have a heat sink installed or the device can be damaged easily. TI recommends to always use a heat sink to avoid accidental device damage.

Table 3-1 shows a list of simple DC input and output measurements for the standard EVM configuration as shown in Figure 4-1.

Table 3-1 THS3470 EVM DC Input and Output Measurements
Input Voltage (V) Output Voltage (V)
–4 –20.0
–2 –9.98
–1 –4.99
–0.5 –2.51
–0.1 –0.51
0.1 0.48
0.5 2.48
1 4.96
2 9.95
4 19.9