Texas Instruments LMQ61460EVM-400K User manual

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LMQ61460EVM-400K User's Guide
The LMQ61460-Q1 evaluation module (EVM) is designed to help customers evaluate the performance of
the LMQ61460-Q1 synchronous step-down voltage converter. This EVM implements the LMQ61460-Q1 in
a 14-pin wettable flanks Hotrod™ package, as shown in Table 1. It is capable of delivering 5-V output
voltage and up to 6-A load current switching at 400 kHz with exceptional efficiency and output accuracy in
a very small solution size. The EVM provides multiple power connectors and test points. In addition to an
optimized EMI board layout, the LMQ61460-Q1 uses integrated bypass capacitors which results in great
EMI performance.
Table 1. Device and Package Configurations
CONVERTER IC PACKAGE
U1 LMQ61460-Q1 14-pin wettable flanks Hotrod package 4.0 mm × 3.5 mm × 1.0 mm
Figure 1. LMQ61460EVM-400K Top View

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Contents
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... 2
2 Quick Start Guide............................................................................................................ 3
3 Detailed Descriptions........................................................................................................ 4
4 Schematic..................................................................................................................... 5
5 Board Layout ................................................................................................................. 8
6 LMQ61460EVM-400K Board Test Results.............................................................................. 11
7 Bill of Materials ............................................................................................................. 13
Trademarks
Hotrod is a trademark of Texas Instruments.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
1 Introduction
1.1 LMQ61460-Q1 Synchronous Step-Down Voltage Converter
The LMQ61460-Q1 is an easy-to-use synchronous step-down DC/DC converter capable of delivering up
to 6 A of load current from a supply voltage ranging from 3 V to 36 V. The LMQ61460-Q1 provides
exceptional efficiency and output accuracy in a very small solution size. The LMQ61460-Q1 is capable of
delivering 6 A of load current and implements peak current mode control. The following are additional
features that provide both flexible and easy-to-use solutions for a wide range of applications:
• Adjustable switching frequency (RT)
• Synchronization to an external clock (CLK jumper)
• FPWM variant (LMQ61460AFS) (IC swap)
• Power-good flag (PG jumper)
• Precision enable (EN jumper with RENT and RENB resistors)
Automatic frequency foldback at light load and optional external bias improve efficiency over the entire
load range. The device requires few external components and has a pinout designed for optimal EMI and
thermal performance. Protection features include the following:
• Thermal shutdown
• Input undervoltage lockout
• Cycle-by-cycle current limiting
• Hiccup short-circuit protection
For a quick reference, Figure 2 shows the pin configuration of the LMQ61460-Q1.

CAUTION
Caution Hot surface.
Contact may cause burns.
Do not touch.
3.5 mm
4 mm
BIAS
CBOOT RBOOT
EN/
SYNC
RESET
VIN1 VIN2
PGND1 PGND2
SW
FB
AGND
VCC
RT
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Figure 2. LMQ61460-Q1 Pin Configuration (Top View)
1.2 LMQ61460-Q1 Evaluation Module
The LMQ61460EVM-400K is populated with the LMQ61460AASQRJRRQ1 which automatically reduces
frequency at light loads (PFM - pulse frequency modulation). This IC can be replaced with the
LMQ61460AFSQRJRRQ1 for a constant switching frequency across load (FPWM - forced pulse width
modulation).
2 Quick Start Guide
1. Connect the voltage supply between the VIN and GND connectors or between VIN_EMI and
GND_EMI to include the on-board input filter in the input path. Use short and thick gauge wires to
minimize inductance and IR drop. Note that sense points for VIN and VOUT are provided.
2. Connect the load of the converter between VOUT and GND connectors using short and thick wires.
3. Set the supply voltage at an appropriate level between 6 V to 36 V. The 6 V minimum input voltage
ensures enough head room for VOUT to equal 5 V at a 6 A load current. Set the current limit of the
supply to an appropriate level to supply needed current and protection.
4. Turn on the power supply. With the default configuration, the EVM powers up and provides VOUT equal
to 5 V.
5. Monitor the output voltage with sense points. The maximum load current is 6 A with the LMQ61460-
Q1. Note that the maximum output current may need to derate if ambient temperature is high,
especially if device is operated at higher frequency, that is 2.2 MHz.
See Figure 4 for connector locations.

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3 Detailed Descriptions
This section describes the connectors on the EVM and how to properly connect, set up, and use the EVM.
See Figure 1 for a top view of the EVM.
VOUT —Output voltage of the converter
VOUT connectors connect to the power inductor and output capacitors. Connect the load between
the VOUT connector and the GND connector to provide load current. Connect the loading device to
the board with short and thick wires to handle the large DC output current.
GND —Ground of the converter
The GND is connected to the PGND and AGND pins of the device as well as the ground of the
input and output capacitors. The GND connections next to VIN, VIN_EMI, and VOUT connectors
are meant for current return path for the supply voltage and load, respectively. Connectors are
provided in pairs to allow easy and accurate sensing of voltages. Connect to supply and load
grounds with short and thick wires. Other GND connectors are for signal measurement and probing.
VIN—Input voltage to the converter
The VIN connector connects to the input capacitors and the VIN pins of the LMQ61460-Q1. Connect
the supply voltage from a power supply or a battery between VIN and GND connectors as power
input to the device. The input voltage (VIN) range must be higher than 3.9 V for the device to start
up and above 3 V to maintain operation. A VIN higher than 6 V provides a regulated 5-V output
voltage. Maximum VIN is limited to 36 V to avoid damaging the device. The current limit on the
supply must be high enough to provide the needed supply current. The supply voltage must be
connected to the board with short and thick wires to handle the required input current at maximum
load current. If long cables are used to power up the board, damping must be provided by adding
CFLT3 and RFLT3 to avoid oscillation between the cable parasitic inductance and the existing low-
ESR ceramic capacitors.
VIN_EMI —Low EMI option
If the input filter is required, connect the supply voltage between VIN_EMI and GND_EMI. The
supply voltage must be connected to the board with short and thick wires.
The input filter consists of the following: CF1, CF2, CF3, CF4, CF5, CF6, and L2. CD1, CD2, RD1,
and RD2 are provided to allow more options for filter optimization. To include the input filter in the
power path, connect the supply voltage between the VIN_EMI and GND_EMI connectors. The
output of the filter is connected to VIN, which is connected to the VIN pins of the LMQ61460-Q1.
Conducted EMI arises from the operation of switching circuits.
GND_EMI —Ground return for the input filter
This is the current return path for the supply connected to VIN_EMI. It provides a short-loop
connection to the input filter capacitors to best filter the conducted noise generated from the PCB.
Use VIN_EMI and GND_EMI connection if input filter is used and conducted EMI test is desired.
CLK —For synchronization clock input
The CLK input connector is designed for external clock input to the EN/SYNC pin. Switching action
of the buck is synchronized to the external clock when it is present. The operation mode
automatically changes to forced PWM mode, maintaining a constant switching frequency over the
entire load range while the clock signal is present.
EN — To monitor the EN pin or control EN signal
This test point is used to monitor the voltage on the device EN pin. By default, the EN pin is
connected to the mid-point of an enable divider. Note that the lower resistor in this divider, RENB, is
not populated so the IC turns on by default. Populate RENB to adjust UVLO. Apply a voltage to EN
to externally enable or disable the device.
PG — To monitor the PGOOD/RESET pin
The PGOOD flag indicates whether the output voltage is within the regulation band. The RESET
pin (synonymous with PGOOD pin) of the device is an open-drain output and is pulled up to VOUT
through a 100 k resistor. This pin pulls to GND when the output voltage is out of regulation.

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Vinj —For measuring AC response
A low value resistor, Rinj, is placed between VOUT and this node. The feedback divider of the
board is connected to this node. An AC signal is applied across Rinj when taking measurements for
bode plots.
VOUTS —VOUT sense
This connector is provided for measuring the output voltage accurately.
VINS —VIN sense
This connector is provided for measuring the input voltage accurately.
4 Schematic
The bill of materials is tabulated in Section 7. In addition, Figure 3 shows the corresponding schematic.

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Figure 3. LMQ61460EVM-400K Schematic
NOTE: Long leads and additional inductance in used to power the DC/DC may cause issues for ideal device operation. RD2, CD2, RD1, and
CD1 are placeholders for damping networks to be populated. For more information regarding this topic, reference the EMI Filter
Components and Their Nonidealities for Automotive DC/DC Regulators Technical Brief.

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4.1 Alternative BOM Configurations
Table 2. BOM Configurations
VOUT FREQUENCY RFBB RT COUT CIN + CHF L1
3.3 V 400 kHz 43.2 kΩ33.2 kΩ6 x 22 µF 2 x 4.7 µF + 2 x
100 nF 4.7 µH (XHMI6060)
3.3 V 2100 kHz 43.2 kΩ6.04 kΩ3 x 22 µF 2 x 4.7 µF + 2 x
100 nF 1 µH (XEL5030)
5 V 400 kHz 24.9 kΩ33.2 kΩ4 x 22 µF 2 x 4.7 µF + 2 x
100 nF 4.7 µH (XHMI6060)
5 V 2100 kHz 24.9 kΩ6.04 kΩ3 x 22 µF 2 x 4.7 µF + 2 x
100 nF 1 µH (XEL5030)

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5 Board Layout
Figure 4 through Figure 8 show the board layout for the LMQ61460-Q1 EVM. The EVM offers resistors,
capacitors, and test points to configure the following:
• Output voltage (RFBT and RFBB)
• Precision enable pin (RENT and RENB)
• Set frequency (RT)
• External clock synchronization (CLK jumper)
The 14-pin Hotrod package with integrated capacitors offers a very small size and low-noise solution. The
PCB consists of a 4-layer design. There are 2-oz copper planes on the top and bottom and 1-oz copper
mid-layer planes to route signals and dissipate heat with an array of thermal vias to connect to all four
layers.
Test points have been provided for ease of use to connect the power supply and required load, and to
monitor critical signals.
The board measures 3.00" x 4.00" (76mm x 101mm).
Figure 4. Top View with Silkscreen

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Figure 5. Top Layer
Figure 6. Signal Layer 1 - Ground Plane

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Figure 7. Signal Layer 2 - Routing
Figure 8. Bottom Layer

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6 LMQ61460EVM-400K Board Test Results
6.1 EMI
The EMI measurements were taken following CISPR 25, Class 5 standards. The measurements were
taken at 13.5 VIN, 5 VOUT with a 6 A load switching at 400kHz.
Figure 9. Conducted EMI Measurement with CISPR 25
Class 5 Limit Lines (150 kHz to 30 MHz) Figure 10. Conducted EMI Measurement with CISPR 25 Class 5 Limit Lines (30 MHz to 108 MHz)
Figure 11. Radiated EMI Measurement with Horizontal
Bicon Antenna Under CISPR 25 Class 5 Limits Figure 12. Radiated EMI Measurement with Vertical Bicon Antenna Under CISPR 25 Class 5 Limits

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Figure 13. Radiated EMI Measurement with Horizontal Log
Antenna Under CISPR 25 Class 5 Limits Figure 14. Radiated EMI Measurement with Vertical Log Antenna Under CISPR 25 Class 5 Limits

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7 Bill of Materials
The bill of materials is shown Table 3 for the LMQ61460EVM-400K.
Table 3. LMQ61460EVM-400K EVM Bill of Materials
DESIGNATOR QUANTITY VALUE DESCRIPTION PACKAGE
REFERENCE PART NUMBER MANUFACTURER
C1, C4 2 4.7 µF CAP, CERM, 4.7 µF, 50 V, ±20%, X7R, AEC-
Q200 Grade 1, 1210 1210 UMK325B7475MMHT Taiyo Yuden
C2, C3 2 0.022 µF CAP, CERM, 0.022 µF, 50 V, ±10%, X7R,
0402 0402 GRM155R71H223KA12 DMuRata
C5 1 1 µF CAP, CERM, 1 µF, 25 V, ±10%, X7R, 0805 0805 C0805C105K3RACTU Kemet
C6, C7, C8, C9 4 22 µF CAP, CERM, 22 µF, 16 V, ±20%, X7R, AEC-
Q200 Grade 1, 1210 1210 CGA6P1X7R1C226M25 0AC TDK
C12 1 1000 pF CAP, CERM, 1000 pF, 50 V, ±0%, X7R, 0603 0603 C0603C102K5RACTU Kemet
C13 1 0.1 µF CAP, CERM, 0.1 µF, 10 V, ±10%, X7R, 0603 0603 C0603X104K8RACTU Kemet
C15 1 1 µF CAP, CERM, 1 µF, 16 V, ±10%, X7R, 0603 0603 885012206052 Wurth Elektronik
C16 1 22 pF CAP, CERM, 22 pF, 50 V, ±5%, C0G/NP0,
AEC-Q200 Grade 1, 0603 0603 CGA3E2C0G1H220J080 AA TDK
C17, C18, C19, C20 4 2.2 µF CAP, CERM, 2.2 µF, 50 V, ±10%, X7R, AEC-
Q200 Grade 1, 0805 0805 CGA4J3X7R1H225K125 AB TDK
C21, C22 2 0.47 µF CAP, CERM, 0.47 µF, 50 V, ±10%, X7R,
AEC-Q200 Grade 1, 0603 0603 CGA3E3X7R1H474K080 AE TDK
J1, J2, J3 3 Terminal Block, 5 mm, 2x1, Tin, TH Terminal Block, 5 mm,
2x1, TH 691 101 710 002 Wurth Elektronik
J4 1 Header, 100 mil, 3x1, Gold, TH Header, 100 mil, 3x1, TH HTSW-103-07-G-S Samtec
L1 1 4.7 µH Inductor, Shielded, Hyperflux, 4.7 µH, 7.4 A,
0.0143 Ω, SMD 6.65x6.45 mm 74439346047 Wurth Elektronik
L2 1 1.2 µH Shielded Molded Inductor 7.5 A, 11.3
mΩMax 2-SMD SMD2 744316220 Wurth Electronics
LBL1 1 PCB Label 0.650 x 0.200
inch THT-14-423-10 Brady
R1, R6 2 1.00 k RES, 1.00 k, 1%, 0.25 W, 1206 1206 RC1206FR-071KL Yageo America
R2 1 0 RES, 0, 5%, 0.1 W, 0603 0603 RC0603JR-070RL Yageo
R3 1 33.2 k RES, 33.2 k, 1%, 0.1 W, AEC-Q200 Grade 0,
0603 0603 CRCW060333K2FKEA Vishay-Dale
R4, R7 2 100 k RES, 100 k, 1%, 0.1 W, 0603 0603 RC0603FR-07100KL Yageo
R5 1 100 RES, 100, 1%, 0.1 W, 0603 0603 RC0603FR-07100RL Yageo
R8 1 24.9 k RES, 24.9 k, 1%, 0.1 W, 0603 0603 RC0603FR-0724K9L Yageo
R9 1 1.00 k RES, 1.00 k, 1%, 0.1 W, 0603 0603 ERJ-3EKF1001V Panasonic
R10 1 255 k RES, 255 k, 1%, 0.1 W, 0603 0603 RC0603FR-07255KL Yageo

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Table 3. LMQ61460EVM-400K EVM Bill of Materials (continued)
DESIGNATOR QUANTITY VALUE DESCRIPTION PACKAGE
REFERENCE PART NUMBER MANUFACTURER
SH-J1 1 Shunt, 100 mil, Gold plated, Black Shunt 2 pos. 100 mil 881545-2 TE Connectivity
TP1, TP9 2 Test Point, Multipurpose, Red, TH Red Multipurpose
Testpoint 5010 Keystone
TP2, TP3, TP5, TP6 4 Test Point, Multipurpose, Black, TH Black Multipurpose
Testpoint 5011 Keystone
TP4, TP7 2 Test Point, Multipurpose, Orange, TH Orange Multipurpose
Testpoint 5013 Keystone
TP8, TP10 2 Test Point, Multipurpose, White, TH White Multipurpose
Testpoint 5012 Keystone
U1 1 Automotive 6-A Low Noise Synchronous Buck
Regulators, RJR0014A (VQFN-HR-14) RJR0014A LMQ61460AASQRJRRQ 1Texas Instruments
C10, C11 0 22 µF CAP, CERM, 22 µF, 16 V, ±20%, X7R, AEC-
Q200 Grade 1, 1210 1210 CGA6P1X7R1C226M25 0AC TDK
C14 0 1 µF CAP, CERM, 1 µF, 10 V, ±10%, X7R, 0603 0603 GRM188R71A105KA61
DMuRata
C23, C24 0 1 µF CAP, CERM, 1 µF, 50 V, ±10%, X7R, 0603 0603 UMK107AB7105KA-T Taiyo Yuden
FID1, FID2, FID3, FID4,
FID5, FID6 0 Fiducial mark. There is nothing to buy or mount. N/A N/A N/A
R12 0 0.51 RES, 0.51, 1%, 0.25 W, 0805 0805 CRM0805-FX-R510ELF Bourns
R13 0 100 k RES, 100 k, 1%, 0.1 W, 0603 0603 RC0603FR-07100KL Yageo

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