Texas Instruments TPS62A212EVM-059 Evaluation Module
Texas Instruments TPS62A212EVM-059 Evaluation Module is developed to evaluate and test the performance of the TPS62A2xx‑Q1 automotive synchronous step‑down converter. The module converts an input voltage range of 2.7V to 6.0V into a regulated 1.2V output with high accuracy, enabling evaluation of high-current DC/DC designs up to 12A.
The TI TPS62A212EVM-059 supports multiple devices within the TPS62A2xx-Q1 family, including 8A, 10A, and 12A converters. The Evaluation Module features configurable switching frequency, selectable output voltage, and adjustable compensation settings to support detailed performance characterization and optimization. The EVM facilitates flexible evaluation with selectable operating modes, including fixed-frequency PWM and light-load power-save modes.
Features
- Full-featured evaluation board for TPS62A2xx-Q1 automotive buck converters
- Input voltage range of 2.7V to 6.0V
- Regulated output voltage of 1.2V with 0.8% accuracy
- Output current capability of up to 12A
- Resistor selectable startup output voltage range of 0.4V to 3.3V
- Resistor selectable switching frequency options of 1.5MHz, 2.25MHz, 2.5MHz, or 4MHz
- Resistor selectable compensation settings for loop optimization
- Power-save mode for high light-load efficiency
Applications
- ADAS domain controller
- Digital cockpit processing unit
- Driver monitoring
- Front camera
Specifications
- Supported devices
- TPS62A208-Q1 8A synchronous buck converter
- TPS62A210-Q1 10A synchronous buck converter
- TPS62A212-Q1 12A synchronous buck converter
- Output current range of 0A to 12A
- Default output voltage setpoint of 1.2V
- Switching frequency default of 2.5MHz with selectable range
- Connector interfaces for VIN, VOUT, and signal monitoring test points
Required Equipment
- External input power supply connected to VIN and GND terminals
- Load connected to output terminals for performance evaluation