TIDT315 December   2022

 

  1.   Description
  2.   Features
  3.   Applications
  4. 1Test Prerequisites
    1. 1.1 Voltage and Current Requirements
    2. 1.2 Considerations
    3. 1.3 Dimensions
  5. 2Testing and Results
    1. 2.1 Efficiency Graphs
    2. 2.2 Load Regulation
    3. 2.3 Thermal Images
      1. 2.3.1 Summary
      2. 2.3.2 Images With Thermal Interface Aluminum Adapter, Then Added Heat Sink to Adapter
      3. 2.3.3 Images Without Thermal Mechanics
      4. 2.3.4 Thermal Mechanics
        1. 2.3.4.1 Summary
        2. 2.3.4.2 Description – Mechanical Setup Needs a Workshop
    4. 2.4 Bode Plot
      1. 2.4.1 Bode Plot Using Quick Start Design Tool
      2. 2.4.2 Bode Plot Using Network Analyzer
  6. 3Waveforms
    1. 3.1 Switching
      1. 3.1.1 Overview of the Four Switching Phases
      2. 3.1.2 Low-Side FET
        1. 3.1.2.1 Switch Node to GND
        2. 3.1.2.2 Low-Side FET Gate to GND
      3. 3.1.3 High-Side FET
        1. 3.1.3.1 Switch Node to VIN
        2. 3.1.3.2 High-Side FET Gate to Switch Node
    2. 3.2 Output Voltage Ripple
    3. 3.3 Input Voltage Ripple
      1. 3.3.1 Power Stage Input
      2. 3.3.2 Board Input
    4. 3.4 Load Transients
      1. 3.4.1 Load Transient 10 A to 50 A
      2. 3.4.2 Load Transient 5 A to 50 A (90 %)
    5. 3.5 Start-Up Sequence
    6. 3.6 Shutdown Sequence
  7.   A Individual Adjusting of the Rising Edge and Falling Edge With LM5143A
    1.     A.1 Both Gate Resistors Before Gate Shorted
    2.     A.2 2 × 3.32-Ω Resistors in Before Gate of the High-Side FET
    3.     A.3 2.21-Ω High and 4.75-Ω Low Resistor in Before Gate of the High-Side FET
  8.   B Thermal Behavior, Prototype in Vertical Position
    1.     B.1 Thermal Summary
    2.     B.2 Thermal Images PCB with Heat Sink and Prototype in the Vertical Position
  9.   C ON Demand – Assembly of Thermal Interface
    1.     C.1 Thermal Interface Example

Thermal Mechanics

The aluminum adapter (150 mm × 75 mm × 5 mm) is used by mounting the converter to a chassis, which is the thermal interface. This area is also used for a standard heat sink; 150 mm × 75 mm from stock. The measurement with the heat sink is worst case - the board is horizontal on the bench, with the heat sink upside down. The best case is the board in a vertical position, with fins in a vertical position as well.

Individually, the adapter provides a minor improvement, the board itself is well routed regarding power losses:

Current Pure PCB With Adapter With Adapter and Heat Sink Benefit
30 AOUT 52.4°C 49.8°C 47.7°C –0.47 K
40 AOUT 65.4°C 60.4°C 56.1°C –9.3 K
50 AOUT 81.4°C 73.5°C 66.4°C –015 K
60 AOUT Not available 89.6°C 77.6°C