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Layout
3-2
3.1 Layout
The board layout for the TPS54373EVM-237 is shown in Figure 3–1 through
Figure 3–3. The top-side layer of the TPS54373EVM-237 is laid out in a
manner typical of a user application. The bottom layer of the
TPS54373EVM-237 is designed to accommodate optional alternate output
filter capacitors. The top and bottom layers are 1.5 oz. copper.
The top layer contains the main power traces for V
I
, V
O
, and V
(phase)
. Also on
the top layer are connections for the remaining pins of the TPS54373 and a
large area filled with ground. The bottom layer contains ground and V
O
copper
areas, some signal routing and pads for two optional D3 or D4 case size
electrolytic capacitors. The top and bottom ground traces are connected with
multiple vias placed around the board including ten directly under the
TPS54373 device to provide a thermal path from the PowerPAD

land to
ground.
The input decoupling capacitors (C9 and C10), bias decoupling capacitor
(C4), and bootstrap capacitor (C3) are all located as close to the IC as
possible. In addition, the compensation components are kept close to the IC.
The compensation circuit ties to the output voltage at the point of regulation,
adjacent to the high frequency bypass output capacitor.
Figure 3–1. Top-Side Layout