SNOSDJ7A February 2025 – December 2025 LMG3650R025
PRODMIX
Circuit Used to Determine Switching Parameters shows the circuit used to measure most switching parameters. The top device in this circuit re-circulates the inductor current and functions in third-quadrant mode only. The bottom device is the active device that turns on to increase the inductor current to the desired test current. The bottom device turns off and on to create switching waveforms at a specific inductor current. Both the drain current (at the source) and the drain-source voltage are measured. Measurement to Determine Propagation Delays and Slew Rates shows the specific timing measurement. TI recommends using the half-bridge as a double pulse tester. Excessive third-quadrant operation can overheat the top device.