User's Guide
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AN-1885 LM22670 Evaluation Board
1 Introduction
The LM22670 evaluation board is designed to demonstrate the capabilities of the LM22670 switching
regulator. The LM22670 evaluation board schematic shown in Figure 1 is configured to provide an output
voltage of 3.3V up to 3A load current with an input voltage range of 4.5V to 42V. Due to the low RDS(ON) of
the integrated N-channel MOSFET and maximum duty-cycle limitations, the minimum input voltage of
4.5V will only provide a 3.3V output voltage for load currents up to 500 mA. For load currents higher than
500 mA, an input voltage of 5.5V or higher is required. The typical operating frequency is 500 kHz. The
evaluation board is designed to operate at ambient temperatures up to 50°C.
The performance of the evaluation board is as follows:
• Input Range: 4.5V to 42V
• Output Voltage: 3.3V
• Output Current Range: 0A to 3A
• Frequency of Operation: 500 kHz
• Board Size: 1.5 × 1.5 inches
• Package: PSOP-8
At low input voltages between 4.5V and 6V, a minimum load of approximately 5 mA may be required to
reach a regulated 3.3V output voltage. For more details, see LM22670/LM22670Q 42V, 3A SIMPLE
SWITCHER, Step-Down Voltage Regulator with Features (SNVS584).
To aid in the design and evaluation of DC/DC buck converter solutions based on the LM22670 switching
regulator, the evaluation board can be re-configured for different output voltages.
The evaluation board is designed to highlight applications with a small solution size. This implies that there
will be a tradeoff with the area of heat dissipation available. If this evaluation board is operated
continuously at a full 3A load, it will get hot. For higher output voltages than the pre-adjusted 3.3V, the
total output power as well as the total power conversion losses will increase. It is recommended to use a
fan or other source of air flow when evaluating the board at full 3A load or at output voltages greater than
3.3V. Typical evaluation board performance and characteristics curves are shown in Section 7. The PCB
layout is shown in Section 8.
Test points are provided to enable easy connection and monitoring of critical signals. When performing
over load or short circuit tests, refer to the current limit section of the LM22670 datasheet (SNVS584) to
determine if the circuit is in safe operating mode.
For more information about device function and electrical characteristics, refer to the LM22670 datasheet
(SNVS584).
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LM22670-ADJ
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GND
+
VIN
EN
SW
BOOT
FB
GND
RT/SYNC
VIN 4.5V to 42V
C2
22 PFC1
6.8 PF
EN
SYNC
R3*
C3
10 nF L1
8.2 PH
C4
120 PFC5*
GND
R2
1.54 k:
R1
976:
D1
60V, 5A
VOUT 3.3V
*component not populated on LM22670EVAL evaluation board
Evaluation Board Setup
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Figure 1. Evaluation Board Schematic
2 Evaluation Board Setup
Before applying power to the LM22670 evaluation board, all external connections should be verified. The
external power supply must be turned off and connected with proper polarity to the VIN and GND posts. A
load resistor or electronic load should be connected between the VOUT and GND posts as desired. Both
the VIN and VOUT connections should use the closest GND posts respective to VIN or VOUT. The output
voltage can be monitored with a multi-meter or oscilloscope at the VOUT post.
Once all connections to the evaluation board have been verified, input power can be applied. A load
resistor or electronic load does not require connection during startup. If the EN test point is left floating,
the output voltage will ramp up when an input voltage is applied. Make sure that the external power supply
(input voltage power source) is capable of providing enough current so that the adjusted output voltage
can be obtained. Keep in mind that the startup current will be greater than the steady state current.
3 Synchronization and Adjustable Frequency
A SYNC test point is provided to allow synchronization of the LM22670 to an external clock signal. Space
for a frequency adjust resistor, R3, is also provided. Refer to the LM22670 datasheet (SNVS584) for more
details about the synchronizing and adjustable frequency features.
4 Precision Enable
The EN test point provided on the LM22670 evaluation board can be used to shut down the LM22670
when connecting this test point to ground.
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Component Selection
5 Component Selection
Before changing the default components, refer to LM22670/LM22670Q 42V, 3A SIMPLE SWITCHER,
Step-Down Voltage Regulator with Features (SNVS584) for information regarding component selection.
The WEBENCH®designer online circuit simulation tool is also available on the TI website.
The output voltage is adjustable with resistors R1 and R2, shown in Figure 1. Any changes to these
evaluation board feedback resistors may require changes to the inductor and output capacitor values. It is
especially important to change the output capacitor, C4, if the output voltages are adjusted higher than 5V.
The Schottky diode, D1, has a voltage rating of 60V to allow for a 42V maximum input voltage. If the input
voltage is below 38V, a 40V Schottky diode may be used with a lower forward voltage to improve
efficiency. For improved heat dissipation, a Schottky diode in a D2PAK package may be selected for
higher efficiency. The input capacitor, C2, is not always required. This capacitor is placed on the
evaluation board to make the application robust and minimize input voltage ringing if power is suddenly
applied. Capacitor C2 also helps stabilize the transfer function of the converter loop. The input capacitor
C1 provides the main contribution to the switch current. Both capacitors are selected with appropriate
values intended only for the evaluation of the LM22670. For production designs, the impedance of the
power source as well as the ripple current rating of the selected input capacitors need to be taken into
consideration and modified accordingly. See the LM22670 datasheet (SNVS584) for more information.
Output capacitor C5 is not populated but space is provided to add a second output capacitor. This second
output capacitor may be used to further reduce output voltage ripple.
6 Bill of Materials
Table 1. LM22670EVAL Bill of Materials
Ref # Value Supplier Part Number
C1 6.8 µF 50V ceramic TDK C4532X7R1H685M
C2 22 µF 63V electrolytic Panasonic EEEFK1J220XP
C3 10 nF 50V ceramic TDK C1608X7R1H103K
C4 120 µF 6.3V 24mohm Nippon Chemi-Con APXE6R3ARA121ME61G
C5 Not populated -
C6 Not populated; not applicable for LM22670 -
D1 60V 5A CMSH5-60 Central Semiconductor CMSH5-60
L1 8.2 µH 6.25A WE-PD L Wurth 744771008
Coilcraft MSS1260-822MX
R1 976Ω1% - CRCW0603976RFKEA
R2 1.54 kΩ1% - CRCW06031K54FKEA
R3 Not populated -
U1 Texas Instruments LM22670
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Performance Characteristics
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7 Performance Characteristics
Unless otherwise specified, VIN = 12V, TA= 25°C.
Figure 2. Start-Up Waveforms Figure 3. Operation at 3A
(Load Resistor = 1.1Ω)
Figure 4. Efficiency vs IOUT Figure 5. Overall Loop Gain and Phase (IOUT = 3A)
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