User’s Guide
LM5123EVM-BST Evaluation Module
ABSTRACT
The LM5123EVM-BST evaluation module showcases the features and performance of the LM5123-Q1 wide
input voltage synchronous boost controller. The standard configuration is designed to provide a regulated output
of 24-V at 200-W, from an input voltage of 8-V to 18-V and switching at 440 kHz. The output voltage can be
dynamically up to 33-V using the TRK pin of the LM5123-Q1.
This EVM is designed for ease of configuration, enabling an user to evaluate many different applications on
the same module. Functionality includes: low I
Q
operation, internal feedback resistors, bypass mode operation
when V
IN
is greater than V
OUT
, dynamic output voltage tracking, power good (PGOOD) indicator, programmable
frequency dithering, programmable undervoltage lock out (UVLO), and overvoltage protection.
Table of Contents
1 Introduction
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1.1 Applications........................................................................................................................................................................
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1.2 Features.............................................................................................................................................................................
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2 EVM Setup
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2.1 EVM Characteristics...........................................................................................................................................................
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2.2 EVM Connectors and Test Points......................................................................................................................................
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2.3 EVM Configurations...........................................................................................................................................................
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3 Test Setup and Procedures
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3.1 Equipment..........................................................................................................................................................................
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4 Test Results
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4.1 Efficiency ...........................................................................................................................................................................
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4.2 Load Regulation ..............................................................................................................................................................
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4.3 Thermal Performance......................................................................................................................................................
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4.4 Start-up Waveforms..........................................................................................................................................................
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4.5 Steady State Operation....................................................................................................................................................
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4.6 Load Transient Response................................................................................................................................................
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4.7 Output Voltage Tracking...................................................................................................................................................
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5 PCB Layers
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6 Schematic
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7 Bill of Materials
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8 Revision History
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List of Figures
Figure 1-1. Typical Application Circuit.........................................................................................................................................
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Figure 2-1. EVM Photo................................................................................................................................................................
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Figure 2-2. Fixed Output Voltage Configuration..........................................................................................................................
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Figure 2-3. Variable Output Voltage Configuration .....................................................................................................................
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Figure 3-1. EVM Test Setup.........................................................................................................................................................
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Figure 4-1. Efficiency: V
OUT
= 24-V.............................................................................................................................................
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Figure 4-2. Efficiency: V
OUT
= 24-V Light Load............................................................................................................................
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Figure 4-3. 24-V Load Regulation..............................................................................................................................................
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Figure 4-4. Thermal Performance: V
IN
= 8-V, V
OUT
= 24-V P
OUT
= 200-W, No Forced Airflow.................................................
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Figure 4-5. V
IN
= 8-V, V
OUT
= 24-V, P
OUT
= 200-W....................................................................................................................
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Figure 4-6. V
IN
= 10-V, V
OUT
= 24-V, P
OUT
= 200-W..................................................................................................................
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Figure 4-7. V
IN
= 14-V, V
OUT
= 24-V, P
OUT
= 200-W..................................................................................................................
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Figure 4-8. V
IN
= 18-V, V
OUT
= 24-V, P
OUT
= 200-W..................................................................................................................
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Figure 4-9. V
IN
= 8-V, V
OUT
= 24-V, P
OUT
= 200-W....................................................................................................................
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Figure 4-10. V
IN
= 10-V, V
OUT
= 24-V, P
OUT
= 200-W................................................................................................................
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