Table 2-1. EVM Connectors and Test Points
Reference Designator
Function
J1
V
IN
(see
for V
IN
range)
J2
2-pin header for enable. Connect EN to ground to disable, open to enable.
J3
2-pin header for slow start monitor and GND.
J4
V
OUT
, 3.3 V at 2 A maximum
TP1
V
IN
test point at V
IN
connector
TP2
GND test point at V
IN
TP3
PH test point
TP4
Test point between voltage divider network and output. Used for loop response measurements.
TP5
Output voltage test point at OUT connector
TP6
GND test point at OUT connector
2.2 Efficiency
The efficiency of this EVM peaks at a load current of about 0.5 A - 1 A and then decreases as the load
current increases towards full load.
shows the efficiency for the TPS54231EVM-372 at an ambient
temperature of 25°C.
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
0.00
0.25
0.50
0.75
1.00
1.25
1.50
1.75
2.00
Output Current(A) - I
O
Ef
ficiency-%
V
= 15 V
IN
V
= 24 V
IN
V
= 28 V
IN
V
= 7 V
IN
Figure 2-1. TPS54231EVM-372 Efficiency
shows the efficiency for the TPS54231EVM-372 at lower output currents between 0.02 A and 0.20 A
at an ambient temperature of 25°C.
Test Setup and Results
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TPS54231 Step-Down Converter Evaluation Module User's Guide
SLVU263A – AUGUST 2008 – REVISED OCTOBER 2021
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