www.ti.com
Test Setup
5
Test Setup
5.1
Test Equipment
Input Voltage Source: 12-V power supply with at least a 5-A sourcing capability.
Multimeters: Two 5 ½ digit digital multimeters.
Output Load: Two electronic loads capable of sinking 10 A from low voltage (<1 V) sources.
Oscilloscope: Minimum 4-channel, 100-MHz bandwidth with storage capability.
Fan: Not required but may be desirable if testing at full output power.
Recommended Wire Gauge:
Input Voltage: 20 AWG min.
Output Load: 16 AWG min.
5.1.1
Test configuration, Monitoring and Control Functionality
PC computer running Microsoft OS version:
•
XP (32 – bit)
•
Vista (32 – bit)
•
Vista (64 – bit untested, should be compatible)
•
7 (32 or 64 – bit)
Texas Instruments’ USB Interface Adapter EVM - P/N USB-to-GPIO,
User's Guide - SLLU093
Fusion Digital Power Designer Software Installer Executable File:
fusion_digital_power_designer_download_for_power_controllers_version_1_8_6.exe or newer
9
SLUU443 – March 2011
UCD9224EVM-464 Digitally Controlled Dual-Rail POL
Submit Documentation Feedback
© 2011, Texas Instruments Incorporated