5 Configuration
Users can configure this EVM per the following configurations.
5.1 Switching Frequency Selection
The switching frequency can be set by the RF-resistor (R15) or applying external clock into RF pin on the EVM.
Default setting is 280-kHz using RF resistor.
Table 5-1. Switching Frequency Selection
Connection
Internal
Add RF-resistor from RF to GND and be R31 open
[ ]
8
sw
1
10
=
[kHz]
RF
f
´
W
External
Apply external clock signal to SYNC (5 Vpp and 50% duty) , remove R15 in addition, and add
0-Ω to R31.
5.2 Skip Mode and Control Scheme Selection
The skip mode can be set by the SKIPSEL1,2 pins using JP3 and JP4 on the EVM.
Default setting is Auto-skip.
Table 5-2. Skip Mode Selection
Jumper (JP3, JP4) set to
SKIPSEL1,2
Skip
Top (1-2 pin shorted)
GND
CCM
Second (3-4 pin shorted)
VREF2
Auto-skip
Third (5-6 pin shorted)
VREG3
OOA (<400-kHz)
Bottom (7-8 pin shorted)
VREG5
OOA (>400-kHz)
5.3 Current-Sensing Selection
The current-sensing scheme can be set by the external current sensing devices, using some resistors on the
EVM.
Default setting is Inductor DCR sensing
Table 5-3. Current-Sensing Scheme Selection (CH1)
R8
R29
R35
R36
R6
R7
R25
Inductor DCR
(if necessary)
Put on
Open
Open
Open
External Resistor
Put on
(if necessary)
Put on
Open
Put on
Cut trace
Open
Open
(1)
"Put on” means add appropriate resistor.
Table 5-4. Current Sensing Scheme Selection (CH2)
R18
R28
R33
R37
R20
R19
R26
Inductor DCR
(if necessary)
Put on
Open
Open
Open
External Resistor
Put on
(if necessary)
Put on
Open
Put on
Cut trace
Open
Open
(1)
"Put on” means add appropriate resistor.
For external resistor sensing, cut the trace as follows.
Configuration
SLVU251B – JUNE 2008 – REVISED FEBRUARY 2022
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