Texas Instruments LM267 Series User manual

User's Guide
SNVA013D–December 2000–Revised April 2013
AN-1135 LM267X 3A, 5A Evaluation Boards
1 Introduction
The LM267X evaluation board was developed for the evaluation of LM267X SIMPLE SWITCHER series of
3 Amp and 5 Amp high efficiency step-down (Buck) switching voltage regulators. This application note
describes the printed circuit board, and provides example circuits and directions on setup and operation of
the LM2673S-5_EVAL and LM2679S-5_EVAL evaluation boards.
2 General Description
Many of our boards are intended to provide the user with device characterization and layout optimization
data. The LM267x evaluation board was intended to allow the user to experiment with a variety of circuit
topologies and components, and therefore not optimized for size. Please refer to the discussions of layout
optimization in the PCB Layout Optimization section.
This board was designed such that both through-hole and surface-mount components can be used for
construction. The regulator IC can be placed on the board as a surface-mount component only. The
ground plane serves as a heatsink.
Table 1 shows an overview of the family of devices with special features of each indicated. Consult the
device data sheet, or use the special power supply design software calledSwitchers Made Simple
version 6.X (available for free download from www.ti.com) to determine all necessary component values
for the particular device being used to accomplish a specific design and board layout considerations.
The printed circuit board, PCB, is labeled to indicate the location of all of the needed components for all
possible design options. Table 2 shows a complete list of the component labels and their functions.
Figure 1 identifies all components, but not all are necessary in every design.
Figure 2,Figure 3 and Figure 4 show the top, bottom and silk screen of the printed circuit board
respectively.
Table 1. LM267X Family of High-Current Regulators supported by the Evaluation Board
Device Maximum Load Current (A) Special Features
LM2670 3 ON/OFF, External Frequency Sync Capability
LM2673 3 Adjustable Current Limit, Softstart
LM2676 3 ON/OFF
LM2677 5 ON/OFF, External Frequncy Sync. Capability
LM2678 5 ON/OFF
LM2679 5 Adjustable Current Limit, Softstart
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Figure 1. Example Schematic Showing Connection for all Components.
Table 2. List of Component Labels and Functionality
Label Function
U1 LM267 Switching Regulator IC
CIN Input Capacitor(s); All devices.
CINX 0.47 µF, optional high frequency input bypass capacitor, recommended in all designs: All
devices.
CB Boost capacitor; All devices.
D1 Catch diode; All devices.
R1 Feedback resistor for adjustable output converters. This designator is left open (not
connected) for fixed output converters.
R2 Feedback resistor (typ. 1 kΩ) for adjustable output converters. This designator is left shorted
(replaced by a jumper wire) for fixed output voltage converters.
R3* Current limit resistor for LM2673, LM2679; Sync input resistor (1 kΩ) for LM2670 and
LM2677; Not inserted for LM2676 and LM2678.
L1 Inductor; All devices.
CSYNC Sync input capacitor (100 pF); LM2670 and LM2677only. Not inserted with other devices.
CSS Soft start capacitor; LM2673 and LM2679 only. Not inserted with other devices.
COUTX 0.47 µF, optional high frequency output bypass capacitor; All devices.
COUT Output capacitor(s); All devices.
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Figure 2. Top Layer Foil Pattern of Printed Circuit Board
Figure 3. Bottom Layer Foil Pattern of Printed Circuit Board
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Figure 4. Silkscreen Image of Printed Circuit Board
3Special Notes
The evaluation board was designed primarily for circuit implementation using all surface-mount
components. The small series "trace inductance", particularly from the Switch Output pin, can create a
high frequency (10's of MHz) ringing signal at the switch output. If problematic, this ringing can be reduced
or eliminated by the use of a series RC damper or snubber network from the switch output to ground. The
addition of these components is made at the locations labeled CD and RD. Values of 0.01 µF and 10Ωare
good starting values that may need to be varied depending on the magnitude of parasitic factors in a given
design. In an actual end application, these components are normally not required if proper care to
minimize trace lengths is taken in the PCB design.
4 Example Circuit Designs
Example 1: 5V/3A Converter with Surface Mount Components.
In this example, it is desired to convert a voltage range of between 8V and 12V, to 5VDC with load current
of 3A. It is also desired to implement the design with surface mount components only. Softstart duration
will be set to between 1 and 1.5 ms.
Table 3. Target Design Specifications
VIN min. 8V
VIN max. 16V
VOUT 5V
ILOAD 3A
ICL 5.0A (approx.)
TSS 1 to 1.5 ms
Table 4. Component Values for an 8-12V in, 5V/3A Out LM2673S-5.0 Buck Converter
Component Value Suggested Part Number
U1 Texas Instruments LM2673
CIN 2 x 33 µF/35V Vishay 594D336X0035R2T
CINX 0.47 µF Vishay VJ1210U474ZXAA
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Table 4. Component Values for an 8-12V in, 5V/3A Out LM2673S-5.0 Buck Converter (continued)
Component Value Suggested Part Number
CB 0.01 µF/50V Vishay VJ1206Y103MXXA
D1 3A/60V Schottky (450 mV at 3A) Motorola MBRD360
R3* 7.15 kΩVishay CRCW12067151J
(5.19A current limit)
L1 22 µH (L41) SUMIDA ELECTRIC CO. CDRH127-220
CSS 3.3 nF/100V (softstart) Vishay VJ1206Y33ZJXBAB
COUTX 0.47 µF Vishay VJ1210U474ZXAA
COUT 2 x 18 0µF/16V Vishay 594D187X0016R2T
Figure 5 below shows the 5V/3A design circuit. This solution is available as evaluation board LM2673S-
5_EVAL.
Figure 6 through Figure 9 show the output waveforms for output voltage with 500 mA load, output voltage
with 1A load, output ripple with 1A load, output voltage with 3A load, output ripple with 3A load, output
response to 1A transient load and output response to 3A transient load respectively.
Figure 5. 5V/3A Design Circuit
A: OUTPUT VOLTAGE: VOUT; 2V/DIV
B: LOAD CURRENT: ILOAD = 500 mA; 500 mA/DIV
Figure 6. Output Voltage with 500 mA Load
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A: OUTPUT RIPPLE; 10 mV/DIV
B: LOAD CURRENT: ILOAD = 0.5A; 1A/DIV
Figure 7. Output Ripple with 500 mA Load
A: OUTPUT VOLTAGE: VOUT; 2V/DIV
B: LOAD CURRENT: ILOAD = 1A; 500 mA/DIV
Figure 8. Output Voltage with 1A Load
A: OUTPUT RIPPLE; 10 mV/DIV
B: LOAD CURRENT: ILOAD = 1A; 1A/DIV
Figure 9. Output Ripple with 1 Amp Load
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A: OUTPUT VOLTAGE: VOUT; 2V/DIV
B: LOAD CURRENT: ILOAD = 3A; 1A/DIV
Figure 10. Output Voltage with 3A Load
A: OUTPUT RIPPLE; 10 mV/DIV
B: LOAD CURRENT: ILOAD = 3A; 1A/DIV
Figure 11. Output Ripple with 3 Amp Load
A: OUTPUT RESPONSE; 1V/DIV
B: TRANSIENT LOAD CURRENT: 1A/DIV
Figure 12. Output Response to 0∼∼1A Transient Load
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A: OUTPUT RESPONSE; 1V/DIV
B: TRANSIENT LOAD CURRENT: 2A/DIV
Figure 13. Output Response to 0∼∼3A Load Transient
5 Example 2: 5V/5A Design with Surface Mount Components
For this example, it is desired to design a power supply to convert an input voltage within the range of 14V
and 28V to an output voltage of 5V with a maximum load current of 5A using only surface mount
components. In addition, the current limit of the regulator will be set to approximately 7.0A, and the
softstart time will be set to approximately 1.0 ms to limit the startup surge current.
Table 5. Target Design Specifications:
VIN min. 14V
VINmax. 28V
VOUT 5V
ILOAD 5A
ICL 7.0A (approx.)
TSS 1.0 ms (approx.)
Table 6. Component Values for an 14V-28V in, 5V/5A Out LM2679S-5.0 Buck Converter
Component Value Suggested Part Number
U1 Texas Instruments LM2679
CIN 3 x 15 µF/50V Vishay 594D156X0050R2T
CINX 0.47µF Vishay VJ1210U474ZXAA
CB 0.01µF/50V Vishay VJ1206Y103ZXXA
D1 8A/35V Schottky (500 mV at 5A) Motorola MBRD835L
R3* 4.99 kΩ(7.19A current limit) Vishay CRCW12064991J
L1 15 µH Coilcraft D05022P-153
CSS 4.7 nF/100V (1.0 ms softstart) Vishay VJ1206Y47ZJXBAB
COUTX 0.47 µF Vishay VJ1210U474ZXAA
COUT 2 x 180 µF/16V Vishay 594D187X0016R2T
Figure 14 below shows the circuit for the 5V/5A design. This solution is available as evaluation board
LM2679S-5_EVAL.
Figure 14 through Figure 23 show the output waveforms for output voltage with 500 mA load, output
voltage with 2.5A load, output ripple with 2.5A load, output voltage with 5A load, output ripple with 5A
load, output response to 500 mA transient load, output response to 2.5A transient load and output
response to 5A transient load respectively.
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Figure 14. 5V/5A Design Circuit
A: OUTPUT VOLTAGE: VOUT; 2V/DIV
B: LOAD CURRENT: ILOAD = 500 mA; 500 mA/DIV
Figure 15. Output Voltage with 500 mA Load
A: OUTPUT RIPPLE; 100 mV/DIV
B: LOAD CURRENT: ILOAD = 500 mA; 1A/DIV
Figure 16. Output Ripple with 500 mA Load
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A: OUTPUT VOLTAGE: VOUT; 2V/DIV
B: LOAD CURRENT: ILOAD = 2.5A; 1A/DIV
Figure 17. Output Voltage with 2.5A Load
A: OUTPUT RIPPLE; 100 mV/DIV
B: LOAD CURRENT: ILOAD = 2.5A; 2A/DIV
Figure 18. Output Ripple with 2.5A Load
A: OUTPUT VOLTAGE: VOUT; 2V/DIV
B: LOAD CURRENT: ILOAD = 5A; 2A/DIV
Figure 19. Output Voltage with 5A Load
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