
5 Test Setup
5.1 Test and Configuration Software
To change any of the default configuration parameters on the EVM, it is necessary to obtain the TI Fusion Digital
Power Designer software. This can be downloaded from the TI website.
5.1.1 Description
The Fusion Digital Power Designer is the graphical user interface (GUI) used to configure and monitor the Texas
Instruments TPS549D22 power converter installed on this evaluation module. The application uses the PMBus
protocol to communicate with the controller over serial bus by way of a TI USB adapter. This adapter can be
purchased at
http://www.ti.com/tool/usb-to-gpio
Note
The TI USB adapter must be purchased separately. It is not included with this EVM kit.
5.1.2 Features
Some of the tasks performed with the GUI include:
• Turn on or off the power supply output, either through the hardware control line or the PMBus operation
command.
• Monitor status registers. Items such as input voltage, output voltage, output current, temperature, and
warnings and faults are continuously monitored and displayed by the GUI.
• Configure common operating characteristics such as VOUT, UVLO, soft-start time, warning and fault
thresholds, fault response, and ON/OFF.
This software is available for download at
http://www.ti.com/tool/fusion_digital_power_designer
.
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TPS549D22 SWIFT™ Step-Down Converter Evaluation Module User's Guide
SLUUBG4A – JULY 2016 – REVISED AUGUST 2021
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