
Board Layout
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TPS54240EVM-VSON Regulator Evaluation Module
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Board Layout
This section provides a description of the TPS54240EVM-VSON, board layout, and layer illustrations.
4.1
Layout
The board layout for the TPS54240EVM-VSON is shown in
through
. The EVM offers
resistors, capacitors and test points to configure the output voltage, enable (EN) pin, set frequency, and
external clock synchronization.
The VSON package offers an exposed thermal pad, which must be soldered to the copper landing on the
PCB for optimal thermal performance. The PCB consists of a 4-layer design. There are 2-oz copper
planes on the top and bottom and 1-oz copper mid-layer planes to dissipate heat with an array of thermal
vias under the thermal pad to connect to all four layers.
Test points have been provided for ease of use to connect the power supply, required load and to monitor
critical signals. The 12-pin edge connector can also be used to facilitate the use of a cable harness if one
is required.
Figure 17. TPS54240EVM-VSON Top-Side Assembly