2.5 Load Transients
shows the TPS54320 response to load transients. The current step is from 25% to 50% of maximum
rated load at 12 V input. Total peak-to-peak voltage variation is as shown, including ripple and noise on the
output.
I
= 500 mA/div
(0.75 to 1.5 A load step)
OUT
V
= 12 V
IN
t - Time - 20
s/div
m
V
= 50 mV/div (AC coupled)
OUT
Figure 2-5. TPS54320 Transient Response
2.6 Loop Characteristics
shows the TPS54320 loop-response characteristics. Gain and phase plots are shown for V
IN
of 12 V.
Load current for the measurement is 3 A.
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
100
1k
10k
100k
1M
f - Frequency - Hz
-180
-150
-120
-90
-60
-30
0
30
60
90
120
150
180
Phase
Gain
Gain-dB
Phase-deg
Figure 2-6. TPS54320 Loop Response
Test Setup and Results
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