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SLUUBJ1A – February 2017 – Revised June 2017
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TPS2373-4EVM-758 Evaluation Module
User's Guide
SLUUBJ1A – February 2017 – Revised June 2017
TPS2373-4EVM-758 Evaluation Module
This user’s guide describes the TPS2373-4 evaluation module (TPS2373-4EVM-758). The TPS2373-
4EVM-758 contains evaluation and reference circuitry for the TPS2373-4. The TPS2373-4 device is an
IEEE 802.3bt-compliant, powered-device (PD) controller optimized for isolated converter topologies. The
TPS2373-4EVM-758 is designed for high-efficiency, 70-W, PD solutions.
Contents
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Introduction
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Electrical Specifications
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Description
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Schematic
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General Configuration and Description
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TPS237xEVM-758 Performance Data
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EVM Assembly Drawings and Layout Guidelines
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Bill of Material
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List of Figures
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TPS2373-4EVM-758 PD Front-End Schematic
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TPS2373-4EVM-758 PD and DC/DC Converter Schematic
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Startup Response to Full Load (14 A) for a 48-V Input
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Transient Response from 7 A to 14 A for a 48-V Input
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Efficiency of the TPS2373-4EVM-758, V
IN
= 48 V
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Top Side Component Placement
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Top Side Routing
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Layer 2 Routing
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Layer 3 Routing
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Bottom Side Routing
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Bottom Component Placement
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List of Tables
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TPS2373-4EVM-758 Electrical and Performance Specifications at 25°C
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Connector Functionality
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Test Points
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Jumper Descriptions
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TPS237xEVM-758 BOM
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