SLUUD51 April   2025

 

  1.   1
  2.   Description
  3.   Get Started
  4.   Features
  5.   Applications
  6.   6
  7. 1Evaluation Module Overview
    1. 1.1 Introduction
      1. 1.1.1 Before You Begin
    2. 1.2 Kit Contents
    3. 1.3 Electrical Performance Specifications
    4. 1.4 Device Information
  8. 2Hardware
    1. 2.1 Test Equipment
      1. 2.1.1 Voltage Source
      2. 2.1.2 Oscilloscope
      3. 2.1.3 Multimeters
      4. 2.1.4 Output Load
      5. 2.1.5 Fan
      6. 2.1.6 USB-to-GPIO Interface Adapter
      7. 2.1.7 Recommended Wire Gauge
    2. 2.2 List of Test Points, Jumpers, and Connectors
    3. 2.3 Efficiency Measurement Test Points
    4. 2.4 Control Loop Gain and Phase Measurement
    5. 2.5 External 5V Bias to Enhance Efficiency
    6. 2.6 Input Current Measurement
  9. 3Software
    1. 3.1 Opening the PMBus Fusion GUI
    2. 3.2 Monitor Page
    3. 3.3 Status Page
  10. 4Implementation Results
    1. 4.1 Performance Data and Typical Characteristics Curves
  11. 5Hardware Design Files
    1. 5.1 Schematic
    2. 5.2 PCB Layout
    3. 5.3 Bill of Materials
  12. 6Additional Information
    1. 6.1 Trademarks

2.1.2 Oscilloscope

TI recommends an oscilloscope for measuring the switching node and output ripple. The switching node can be measured using test point TP3 (coaxial connector) or TP7. The output ripple can be measured using TP2 (coaxial connector).