Table 2-1. EVM Connectors and Test Points
Reference Designator
Function
J1
VIN (see
for Vin range)
J2
OUT, 5 V at 3 A maximum
JP1
2-pin header for enable. Connect EN to ground to disable, open to enable.
TP1
VIN test point at VIN connector
TP2
GND test point at VIN
TP3
Output voltage test point at OUT connector
TP4
GND test point at OUT connector
TP5
Test point between voltage divider network and R3. Used for loop response measurements.
TP6
PH test point
2.2 Efficiency
The efficiency for both EVMs peak at a load current of about 0.75 A and then decrease as the load current
increases towards full load.
shows the efficiency for the TPS5430EVM-173 at an ambient temperature
of 25°C.
75
80
85
90
95
100
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
V
= 10 V
IN
V
= 15 V
IN
V
= 20 V
IN
V
= 25 V
IN
V
= 30 V
IN
V
= 35 V
IN
EFFICIENCY
vs
OUTPUT CURRENT
Efficiency-%
I
- Output Current - A
O
Figure 2-1. TPS5430 Efficiency
shows the efficiency for the TPS5431EVM-173 at an ambient temperature of 25°C.
Test Setup and Results
4
TPS5430 and TPS5431 Step-Down Converter Evaluation Module User's
Guide
SLVU157A – MARCH 2006 – REVISED OCTOBER 2021
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