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Using the LM3248 Evaluation Module

User's Guide

Literature Number: SNAA196

September 2013

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Page 1: ...Using the LM3248 Evaluation Module User s Guide Literature Number SNAA196 September 2013 All trademarks are the property of their respective owners ...

Page 2: ...ides the RF power subsystem the capability to operate at lower battery voltages as well as increased PA linearity and transmit power margins over a wider battery voltage supply range This application note contains information specific to the evaluation board For device details and electrical characteristics please refer to the LM3248 data sheet If you are considering using the LM3248 in a system d...

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Page 4: ...igi Key 0402 Not installed 3 5A Ferrite FB1 FB2 2 Bead 60Ω 100MHz TDK MPZ1608S600A Digi Key Mouser SMD 6 LM3248 Evaluation Module Photo Figure 1 LM3248 Evaluation Board 4 LM3248 2 7MHz 2 5A Boost Buck DC DC Converter Evaluation Module SNAA196 September 2013 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright 2013 Texas Instruments Incorporated ...

Page 5: ...sure the signal sources are first set to 0V NOTE BOOST_GATE is a logic level signal see the LM3248 data sheet which represents the TTI frame interval A pulse or function generator should be used to drive this pin but should be configured to drive a high impedance load so that the level seen on the instrument panel is the same as that measured into a high Z load 50Ω mode will put out 2X the indicat...

Page 6: ... the signal The adjacent undotted is the ground pin Test Points PVIN BST Boost input node VBATT connection SW BST Boost switch node BST_OUT Boost output node SW BUCK Buck switch node BK OUT Buck output note Jumpers see Figure 8 for locations LBST Boost inductor jumper L BUCK Buck inductor jumper ACB ACB jumper 6 LM3248 2 7MHz 2 5A Boost Buck DC DC Converter Evaluation Module SNAA196 September 2013...

Page 7: ...n Board Layout Figure 2 Top Layer Figure 3 Bottom Layer Figure 4 Mid Layer 1 Figure 5 Mid Layer 2 7 SNAA196 September 2013 LM3248 2 7MHz 2 5A Boost Buck DC DC Converter Evaluation Module Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright 2013 Texas Instruments Incorporated ...

Page 8: ...rd Layout www ti com Figure 6 Mid Layer 3 Figure 7 Mid Layer 4 Figure 8 Bottom Layer Mirrored 8 LM3248 2 7MHz 2 5A Boost Buck DC DC Converter Evaluation Module SNAA196 September 2013 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright 2013 Texas Instruments Incorporated ...

Page 9: ...LM3248 Evaluation Board Layout Figure 9 Stackup 9 SNAA196 September 2013 LM3248 2 7MHz 2 5A Boost Buck DC DC Converter Evaluation Module Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright 2013 Texas Instruments Incorporated ...

Page 10: ... 0201 C3 1000pF 0201 C9 0402 10µF C1 10µF 0402 C7 1 2 DNI FB1 DNI 1000pF 0201 C34 GND 0201 0 01µF C20 GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND BG MODE 499 0201 R6 499 0201 R7 499 0201 R3 01005 3300pF C16 GND 1µF 0201 C18 01005 3300pF C19 2 2µF 0402 C21 DNI 4 7µF 0402 C17 DNI 0 DNI 0402 R2 1 2 OUT_BST 1 2 LBST 1 2 ACB 1 2 VCON_S 1 2 L BUCK 470µF C5 BUCK_OUT 1 2 BST_OUT 1 2 SW BST...

Page 11: ... BOOST PVIN_ BOOST OUT_ BOOST FB_ BUCK SW_ BUCK NC ENABLE PVIN_ BOOST MODE ACB DGND PVIN_ BUCK ACB SGND_ BUCK SW_ BOOST PGND VDD2_ BUCK PGND OUT_ BOOST 5 4 3 2 1 A B C D E F SW_ BOOST VDD1_ BUCK PGND VCON SW_ BUCK PVIN_ BUCK ATB1 ATB2 www ti com Connection Diagram 13 Connection Diagram Figure 10 Top View Bumps Down Figure 11 Bottom View Bumps Up 11 SNAA196 September 2013 LM3248 2 7MHz 2 5A Boost B...

Page 12: ...CK when used with Boost C3 SGND_BUCK Analog Ground for the Buck Analog Blocks C4 C5 PGND Power Ground for output FETs F3 Input Chip enable Setting ENABLE High biases up the Buck and initiates D1 ENABLE I VCON regulation by the Buck D2 VCON I Analog voltage control input which controls Buck output voltage D3 NC No Connect leave this pin floating D4 SW_BUCK 0 Buck converter switch node for external ...

Page 13: ...ring the warranty period to the address designated by TI and that are determined by TI not to conform to such warranty If TI elects to repair or replace such EVM TI shall have a reasonable time to repair such EVM or provide replacements Repaired EVMs shall be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period Replaced EVMs shall be warranted for a new full ninety 90 day warranty period 3 ...

Page 14: ... 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 Concernant les EVMs avec antennes détachables Conformément à la rég...

Page 15: ... connecting any load to the EVM output If there is uncertainty as to the load specification please contact a TI field representative During normal operation even with the inputs and outputs kept within the specified allowable ranges some circuit components may have elevated case temperatures These components include but are not limited to linear regulators switching transistors pass transistors cu...

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