Texas Instruments TPS53515EVM-PWR587 User manual

High Performance 12-A, Single-Synchronous,
Step-Down Converter Using the TPS53515EVM-
PWR587
User's Guide
Literature Number: SLUUAS1
October 2013

User's Guide
SLUUAS1–October 2013
High Performance 12-A, Single-Synchronous, Step-Down
Converter Using the TPS53515EVM-PWR587
1 Introduction
The TPS53515EVM-PWR587 evaluation module (EVM) uses the TPS53515 device. The TPS53515
device is a D-CAP3™ mode, 12-A synchronous buck-converter with integrated MOSFETs. The device
provides a fixed 1.2-V output at up to 12 A from a 12-V input bus.
2 Description
The TPS53515EVM-PWR587 is designed for a regulated 12-V bus to produce a regulated 1.2-V output at
up to 12 A of load current. The TPS53515EVM-PWR587 is designed to demonstrate the TPS53515
device in a typical low-voltage application while providing a number of test points to evaluate the
performance of the TPS53515 device.
2.1 Typical Applications
• Servers and storage
• Workstations and desktops
• Telecommunication infrastructure
2.2 Features
The TPS53515EVM-PWR587 features include the following:
• 12-A DC steady-state output current
• Support for a prebias-output voltage at startup
• Jumper, J2, for enable function
• Jumper, J5, for auto-skip and forced-continuous-conduction-mode (FCCM) selection
• Jumper, J7, for extra 5-V input for further power saving purpose
• Convenient test points for probing critical waveforms
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3 Electrical Performance Specifications
Table 1. TPS53515EVM-PWR587 Electrical Performance Specifications(1)
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNITS
Input Characteristics
Voltage range VIN 5 12 18 V
Maximum input current VIN = 5 V, Io = 8 A 2.5 A
No load input current VIN = 12 V, Io = 0 A with auto-skip mode 1 mA
Output Characteristics
Output voltage VOUT 1.2 V
Line regulation (VIN = 5 V – 14 V) with FCCM 0.2
Output voltage regulation %
Load regulation (VIN = 12 V, Io = 0 A – 8 A) with FCCM 0.5
Output voltage ripple VIN = 12 V, Io = 8 A with FCCM 10 mVpp
Output load current 0 12 A
Output over current 15 A
Soft-start 1 ms
Systems Characteristics
Switching frequency VIN = 12 V, 1.2 V / 4 A 1000 kHz
Peak efficiency VIN = 12 V, 1.2 V / 8 A 88.5 %
Full load efficiency 86.9 %
Operating temperature 25 °C
(1) Jumpers set to default locations, See Section 6.
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CLK
DATA
VREG
ALERT#
OPEN= ENABLE
VIN
PGND
VOUT
PGND
SW
PGOOD
ADDR/RF
TRIP
AGND
EN
VDD
MODE
CHB CHA
PM
Bus C
onnector
Input: 8-
14V
Output: 1.2V/0-6A
Ext. VDD
LabView
C
onnector
300k
R4
1.00k
R3
0
R5
1
1
2
2
PEC02SAAN
J2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
PEC05DAAN
J4
DNP
0
R14
100k
R1
3.01
R9
22uF
C1
22uF
C4
22uF
C3
0.1uF
C7
100k
R2
57.6k
R10
22uF
C2
0.1uF
C5
TP1
TP4
0
R8
TP7
TP9
TP3
TP6
TP2
0
R15
C15
DNP
C16
DNP
R7
DNP
C17
DNP
C9
DNP
0
R19
1uF
C18
1uF
C20
10.0k
R20
10.0k
R21
10
R22
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
PEC05DAAN
J5
20.0kR11
150kR12
150kR13
TP5 TP8
TP10
TP11
TP12
22uF
C6
22uF
C10
22uF
C11
22uF
C12
22uF
C13
22uF
C14
22uF
C19
22uF
C21
22uF
C22
22uF
C23
1
1
2
2
ED120/2
DS
J1
1
1
2
2
ED120/2
DS
J3
TP13
200k
R6
1
122
1
.0 uH
L1
11 22
DNP
L1A
DNP
TP14
TP15
470pF
C8
ADDR/RF
1
PGOOD
2
EN
3
VBST
4
NC
5
SW
6
SW
7
SW
8
SW
9
PGND 10
PGND 11
PGND 12
PGND 13
PGND 14
VIN 15 VIN 16 VIN 17
NC 18
VDD 19
VREG 20
MODE 21
AGND 22
FB 23
VO
24
TRIP
25
26
27
28
PW
PD
29
TPS53515RVE
U1
1uF
C25
1uF
C26
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
PEC05DAAN
J6
1
R16
1
1
2
2
ED555/2
DS
J7
C24
DNP
C27
DNP
VDD_19
VREG
VREG
VREG
VREG
VIN
VIN
VOUT
VOUT
VOUT
VOUT
VDD
VDD
VDD
SW
FB
FB
MODE
PGOOD
PGOOD
AGND
AGND
AGND
AGND
VIN
VOUT
PGND
AGND
PGND
PGND
FB
VR
EG
PGND
VR
EG PGND
VOUT
PGND
MODE
AGND
AGND
AGND
VR
EG
PGOOD
FB
VOUT
VR
EG
VDD
VDD
PGOOD
VOUT
VIN
VDD
PGND
SW
SW
PGND
SW
1
1
TPS53513
NOTES:
PIN 26
PIN 27
PIN 28
TPS53515TPS53915
ALERT#
SDA
SCL
NC
GND1
GND2
NC
GND1
GND2
IC
VARIANT PINOUT FOR U1
TABLE 1
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4 Schematic
Figure 1. TPS53515EVM-PWR587 Schematic
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TP7
TP5
Metal Ground Barrel
Probe Tip
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5 Test Setup
5.1 Test Equipment
Oscilloscope— A digital or analog oscilloscope measures the output ripple. The oscilloscope must be set
for the following: 1-MΩimpedance, 20-MHz bandwidth, AC coupling, 1-µs / division horizontal
resolution, 20-mV / division vertical resolution. Test points TP7 and TP9 measure the output ripple
voltage by placing the oscilloscope probe tip through TP7 and holding the ground barrel on TP9 as
shown in Figure 2. Using a leaded ground connection can induce additional noise due to the large
ground loop.
Voltage Source—The input voltage source VIN must be a 0 to 14-V variable-DC source capable of
supplying 10 ADC. Connect VIN to J1 as shown in Figure 3.
Multimeters— V1: VIN at TP1 (VIN) and TP4 (GND).
V2: VOUT at TP7 (VOUT) and TP9 (GND).
Output Load—The output load must an electronic constant-resistance-mode load capable of 0 to 15 ADC
at 1.2 V.
Figure 2. Tip and Barrel Measurement for VOUT Ripple
Recommended Wire Gauge:
1. VIN to J1 (12-V input)
• The recommended wire size is 1× AWG number 14 per input connection, with the total length of
wire less than 4 feet (2 feet input, 2 feet return).
2. J3 to LOAD
• The minimum recommended wire size is 2× AWG number 14, with the total length of wire less than
4 feet (2 feet output, 2 feet return).
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5.2 Recommended Test Setup
Figure 3. TPS53515EVM-587 Top Layer for Test Setup
Input Connections:
1. Prior to connecting the DC input-source, VIN, TI recommends to limit the source current from VIN to 10
A maximum. Ensure that VIN is initially set to 0 V and connected as shown in Figure 3.
2. Connect the voltmeter V1 at TP1 (VIN) and TP4 (GND) to measure the input voltage.
Output Connections:
1. Connect the load to J3 and set the load to constant-resistance-mode to sink 0 ADC before VIN is
applied.
2. Connect the voltmeter V2 at TP7 (VOUT) and TP9 (GND) to measure the output voltage.
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6 Configurations
All Jumper selections must be made prior to applying power to the EVM. Configure this EVM using the
following configuration selections.
6.1 Switching Frequency Selection
Switching frequency can be changed as shown in Table 2.
Table 2. Switching Frequency Selection
EXAMPLE RF FREQUENCY
SWITCHING RESISTOR DIVIDER RATIO COMBINATIONS
FREQUENCY(1) (RDR)
(ƒSW) (kHz) RRF_H (kΩ) RRF_L (kΩ)
1000 > 0.557 1 300
850 0.461 180 154
750 0.375 200 120
600 0.297 249 105
500 0.229 240 71.5
400 0.16 249 47.5
300 0.096 255 27
200 < 0.041 270 11.5
(1) Default Setting: 1 MHz.
For different switching frequency setting, please change R3 and R4 as shown in Table 2.
6.2 Mode Selection
The MODE can be set by J5.
Table 3. Mode Selection
JUMPER SET TO: MODE SELECTION
1 to 2 pin shorted FCCM with 2x RC time constant
3 to 4 pin shorted(1) FCCM(2) with 1x RC time constant(1)
5 to 6 pin shorted FCCM(2) with 2x RC time constant
7 to 8 pin shorted Auto-skip mode with 2× RC time constant
9 to 10 pin shorted Auto-skip mode with 1× RC time constant
(1) Default setting.
(2) The device enters FCCM after PGOOD goes high.
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6.3 VDD Pin Supply Selection
The controller can be enabled and disabled by J7.
Table 4. Enable Selection
SET ON CONNECTION ENABLE SELECTION
R19 = 0 Ω(1) VDD pin connected to VIN pins(1)
R19 = Open VDD pin disconnected to VIN pins
(1) Default setting: the VDD pin connected to the VIN pins through R19.
For power-up, input J7 with proper voltage. The VDD pin input voltage range is from 4.5 V to 25 V.
7 Test Procedure
7.1 Line and Load Regulation and Efficiency Measurement Procedure
1. Set up the EVM as described in Section 5 and Figure 3.
2. Ensure the load is set to constant-resistance mode and to sink at 0 ADC.
3. Ensure all jumper setting are configured as shown in Section 6.
4. Ensure the jumper provided in the EVM shorts on J2 before VIN is applied.
5. Increase VIN from 0 to 12 V. Use V1 to measure input voltage.
6. Remove the jumper on J2 to enable the controller.
7. Use V2 to measure the VOUT voltage.
8. Vary the load from 0 to 10 ADC, VOUT must remain in load regulation.
9. Vary VIN from 8 to 14 V, VOUT must remain in line regulation.
10. To disable the converter, place the jumper on J2.
11. Decrease the load to 0 A
12. Decrease VIN to 0 V.
7.2 Control-Loop Gain and Phase-Measurement Procedure
The TPS53515EVM-PWR587 contains a 10-Ωseries resistor in the feedback loop for loop response
analysis.
1. Set up the EVM as described in Section 5 and Figure 3.
2. Connect the isolation transformer to the test points marked TP5 and TP8.
3. Connect the input-signal amplitude-measurement probe (channel A) to TP10. Connect the output-
signal amplitude-measurement probe (channel B) to TP11.
4. Connect the ground lead of channel A and channel B to TP15.
5. Inject around 20 mV or less signal through the isolation transformer.
6. To measure control-loop gain and phase margin, change the frequency from 100 Hz to 1 MHz using a
10-Hz or less post filter.
7. Disconnect the isolation transformer from the bode-plot test points before making other measurements.
• Signal injection into feedback can interfere with the accuracy of other measurements.
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7.3 List of Test Points
Table 5. Test Point Functions
TEST POINTS NAME DESCRIPTION
TP1 VIN Converter input supply voltage
TP2 VREG LDO voltage
TP3 PGOOD Power good output
TP4 PGND Power ground
TP5 CHB Input B for loop injection
TP6 SW Switch Node
TP7 VOUT VOUT terminal +
TP8 CHA Input A for loop injection
TP9 PGND Power ground
TP10 RF RF pin
TP11 TRIP TRIP pin
TP12 EN Enable pin
TP13 VDD VDD pin
TP14 MODE MODE pin
TP15 AGND Analog ground
7.4 Equipment Shutdown
Follow these steps when shutting down the equipment.
1. Shut down load
2. Shut down VIN
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8 EVM Assembly Drawing and PCB Layout
The following figures show the design of the TPS53515EVM-PWR587 printed circuit board (see Figure 4,
Figure 5,Figure 6,Figure 7,Figure 8,Figure 9,Figure 10, and Figure 11). The EVM has been designed
using a six-layer, 2-oz copper-circuit board.
Figure 4. TPS53515EVM-587 Top-Layer Assembly Drawing
Figure 5. TPS53515EVM-587 Bottom-Layer Assembly Drawing
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Figure 6. TPS53515EVM-587 Top Layer, Copper
Figure 7. TPS53515EVM-587 Layer Two, Copper
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Figure 8. TPS53515EVM-587 Layer Three, Copper
Figure 9. TPS53515EVM-587 Layer Four, Copper
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Figure 10. TPS53515EVM-587 Layer Five, Copper
Figure 11. TPS53515EVM-587 Bottom Layer, Copper
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9 Bill of Materials
Table 6. EVM Components List (Based on the Schematic, See Figure 1)
Designator Quantity Value Description Package Reference Part Number Manufacturer
C1, C2, C3, C4 4 22 µF Capacitor, Ceramic, 25 V, X5R, 10% 1206 GRM31CR61E226KE15L Murata
C5 1 0.1 µF CAP CER 0.1 µF 25 V 10% X5R 0402 0402 GRM155R61E104KA87D Murata
C6, C10, C11, C12,
C13, C14, C19, 10 22 µF Capacitor, Ceramic, 6.3 V, X5R, 20% 1206 GRM31CR60J226KE19L Murata
C21, C22, C23
C7 1 0.1 µF CAP CER 0.1 µF 50 V 10% X7R 0603 0603 GRM188R71H104KA93D Murata
C8 1 470 pF CAP CER 470 pF 50 V 10% X7R 0603 0603 GRM188R71H471KA01D Murata
C9, C17 0 Open Capacitor, Ceramic, 50 V, X7R, 10% 0603 Standard Standard
C15, C16, C24, C27 0 Open Capacitor, POSCAP, SMT, 2.5 V, 330 µF, 8 mΩ7343(D) 2R5TPE330M9 or 6TPE330MIL Sanyo
C18, C20, C25, C26 4 1 µF CAP CER 1 µF 16 V 10% X7R 0603 0603 GRM188R71C105KA12J Murata
FID1, FID2, FID3, 0 Fiducial mark. There is nothing to buy or mount. Fiducial N/A N/A
FID4, FID5, FID6
J1, J3 2 ED120/2DS Terminal Block, 2-pin, 15-A, 5,1 mm 0.4 × 0.35 inch ED120/2DS OST
J2 1 PEC02SAAN Header, Male 2-pin, 100-mil spacing, 0.1 × 2 inch PEC02SAAN Sullins
J4, J5, J6 3 PEC05DAAN Header, Male 2×5-pin, 100-mil spacing 0.1 × 2 × 5 inch PEC05DAAN Sullins
J7 1 ED555/2DS Terminal Block, 2-pin, 6-A, 3,5 mm 0.27 × 0.25 inch ED555/2DS OST
L1 1 1 µH Inductor, Power Chokes SMD 6,6 × 7,1 mm PIMB065T-1R0MS Cyntec
L1A 0 DNP Inductor, High Fq Power, ±15% 0.283 × 0.433 inch 69P987xN Vitec
Thermal Transfer Printable Labels, 0.650 (W) × 0.2 inch (H) — PCB Label
LBL1 1 THT-14-423-10 Brady
10,000 per roll 0.65 (H) × 0.2 inch (W)
R1, R2, R14, R15 4 100k RES, 100 kΩ, 1%, 0.1 W, 0603 0603 CRCW0603100KFKEA Vishay-Dale
R3 1 1k RES, 1 kΩ, 1%, 0.1 W, 0603 0603 CRCW06031K00FKEA Vishay-Dale
R4 1 300k RES, 300 kΩ, 1%, 0.1 W, 0603 0603 RC0603FR-07300KL Yageo America
R5, R8, R19 3 0 RES, 0 Ω, 5%, 0.1 W, 0603 0603 CRCW06030000Z0EA Vishay-Dale
R6 1 200k RES, 200 kΩ, 1%, 0.1 W, 0603 0603 CRCW0603200KFKEA Vishay-Dale
R7 0 Open Resistor, Chip, 1/16 W, 1% 0603 Standard Standard
R9 1 3.01 RES, 3.01 Ω, 1%, 0.125 W, 0805 0805 CRCW08053R01FKEA Vishay-Dale
R10 1 57.6k RES, 57.6 kΩ, 1%, 0.1 W, 0603 0603 RC0603FR-0757K6L Yageo America
R11 1 20k RES, 20.0 kΩ, 1%, 0.1 W, 0603 0603 CRCW060320K0FKEA Vishay-Dale
R12, R13 2 150k RES, 150 kΩ, 1%, 0.1 W, 0603 0603 CRCW0603150KFKEA Vishay-Dale
R16 1 1 RES, 1 Ω, 1%, 0.1 W, 0603 0603 CRCW06031R00FKEA Vishay-Dale
R20, R21 2 10k RES, 10 kΩ, 1%, 0.1 W, 0603 0603 CRCW060310K0FKEA Vishay-Dale
R22 1 10 RES, 10 Ω, 1%, 0.1 W, 0603 0603 CRCW060310R0FKEA Vishay-Dale
TP1, TP2, TP3,
TP5, TP6, TP7,
TP8, TP10, TP11, 13 5000 Test Point, Red, Thru Hole Color Keyed 0.1 × 0.1 inch 5000 Keystone
TP12, TP13, TP14,
TP15
TP4, TP9 2 5001 Test Point, Black, Thru Hole Color Keyed 0.1 × 0.1 inch 5001 Keystone
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EVALUATION BOARD/KIT/MODULE (EVM) ADDITIONAL TERMS
Texas Instruments (TI) provides the enclosed Evaluation Board/Kit/Module (EVM) under the following conditions:
The user assumes all responsibility and liability for proper and safe handling of the goods. Further, the user indemnifies TI from all claims
arising from the handling or use of the goods.
Should this evaluation board/kit not meet the specifications indicated in the User’s Guide, the board/kit may be returned within 30 days from
the date of delivery for a full refund. THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY MADE BY SELLER TO
BUYER AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT OF THE INDEMNITY SET FORTH
ABOVE, NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES.
Please read the User's Guide and, specifically, the Warnings and Restrictions notice in the User's Guide prior to handling the product. This
notice contains important safety information about temperatures and voltages. For additional information on TI's environmental and/or safety
programs, please visit www.ti.com/esh or contact TI.
No license is granted under any patent right or other intellectual property right of TI covering or relating to any machine, process, or
combination in which such TI products or services might be or are used. TI currently deals with a variety of customers for products, and
therefore our arrangement with the user is not exclusive. TI assumes no liability for applications assistance, customer product design,
software performance, or infringement of patents or services described herein.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
As noted in the EVM User’s Guide and/or EVM itself, this EVM and/or accompanying hardware may or may not be subject to the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada (IC) rules.
For EVMs not subject to the above rules, this evaluation board/kit/module is intended for use for ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT,
DEMONSTRATION OR EVALUATION PURPOSES ONLY and is not considered by TI to be a finished end product fit for general consumer
use. It generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and has not been tested for compliance with the limits of computing
devices pursuant to part 15 of FCC or ICES-003 rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio frequency
interference. Operation of the equipment may cause interference with radio communications, in which case the user at his own expense will
be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct this interference.
General Statement for EVMs including a radio
User Power/Frequency Use Obligations: This radio is intended for development/professional use only in legally allocated frequency and
power limits. Any use of radio frequencies and/or power availability of this EVM and its development application(s) must comply with local
laws governing radio spectrum allocation and power limits for this evaluation module. It is the user’s sole responsibility to only operate this
radio in legally acceptable frequency space and within legally mandated power limitations. Any exceptions to this are strictly prohibited and
unauthorized by Texas Instruments unless user has obtained appropriate experimental/development licenses from local regulatory
authorities, which is responsibility of user including its acceptable authorization.
For EVMs annotated as FCC – FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Part 15 Compliant
Caution
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
FCC Interference Statement for Class A EVM devices
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

FCC Interference Statement for Class B EVM devices
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
For EVMs annotated as IC – INDUSTRY CANADA Compliant
This Class A or B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Concerning EVMs including radio transmitters
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Concerning EVMs including detachable antennas
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain
approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should
be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
This radio transmitter has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed in the user guide with the maximum
permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain
greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A ou B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Les changements ou les modifications pas expressément approuvés par la partie responsable de la conformité ont pu vider l’autorité de
l'utilisateur pour actionner l'équipement.
Concernant les EVMs avec appareils radio
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Concernant les EVMs avec antennes détachables
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain
maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à
l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente
(p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante.
Le présent émetteur radio a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés dans le manuel
d’usage et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impédance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans
cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.
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【【Important Notice for Users of EVMs for RF Products in Japan】】
This development kit is NOT certified as Confirming to Technical Regulations of Radio Law of Japan
If you use this product in Japan, you are required by Radio Law of Japan to follow the instructions below with respect to this product:
1. Use this product in a shielded room or any other test facility as defined in the notification #173 issued by Ministry of Internal Affairs and
Communications on March 28, 2006, based on Sub-section 1.1 of Article 6 of the Ministry’s Rule for Enforcement of Radio Law of
Japan,
2. Use this product only after you obtained the license of Test Radio Station as provided in Radio Law of Japan with respect to this
product, or
3. Use of this product only after you obtained the Technical Regulations Conformity Certification as provided in Radio Law of Japan with
respect to this product. Also, please do not transfer this product, unless you give the same notice above to the transferee. Please note
that if you could not follow the instructions above, you will be subject to penalties of Radio Law of Japan.
Texas Instruments Japan Limited
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【無線電波を送信する製品の開発キットをお使いになる際の注意事項】
本開発キットは技術基準適合証明を受けておりません。
本製品のご使用に際しては、電波法遵守のため、以下のいずれかの措置を取っていただく必要がありますのでご注意ください。
1. 電波法施行規則第6条第1項第1号に基づく平成18年3月28日総務省告示第173号で定められた電波暗室等の試験設備でご使用いただく。
2. 実験局の免許を取得後ご使用いただく。
3. 技術基準適合証明を取得後ご使用いただく。
なお、本製品は、上記の「ご使用にあたっての注意」を譲渡先、移転先に通知しない限り、譲渡、移転できないものとします。
上記を遵守頂けない場合は、電波法の罰則が適用される可能性があることをご留意ください。
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