Texas Instruments TPS54610EVM-213

Overview

TPS54610EVM-213 from Texas Instruments is an evaluation module designed to demonstrate and validate the TPS54610 6-A synchronous buck regulator in real-world power supply designs. It delivers a precisely regulated 3.3-V output across 4.0–6.0-V input and 0–6-A load, supports dual switching frequencies (350 kHz / 550 kHz), features externally compensated loop control, and enables rapid prototyping of point-of-load DC/DC converters for embedded and industrial systems.

For engineers reviewing the TPS54610EVM-213 datasheet, TPS54610EVM-213 test setup, TPS54610EVM-213 thermal performance, or TPS54610EVM-213 efficiency curves, this EVM provides full access to critical validation data-including measured load transients (±50 mV deviation), loop bandwidth (25 kHz), phase margin (75°), output ripple (<18 mV_PP), and junction temperature rise under 6-A load-enabling confident design-in decisions without first-party hardware development.

Technical Context

The TPS54610EVM-213 implements the TPS54610 PWP-packaged IC in a fully assembled, tested, and characterized reference design. Its externally compensated architecture uses R4/C7/R5/C6 network for loop tuning, with R6 (49.9 Ω) inserted into the feedback path to enable direct network analyzer injection for accurate gain/phase measurement.

It supports flexible configuration: jumper JP1 selects between 350 kHz and 550 kHz operation; resistor R3 (RT) allows trimming frequency from 280 kHz to 700 kHz; and output voltage is adjustable down to 0.9 V via single-resistor change (R2). Input and output capacitor pads accommodate both surface-mount and through-hole components for application-specific filtering optimization.

Key Specifications

Availability

TPS54610EVM-213 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for power system validation, DC/DC converter qualification, and lab-based efficiency benchmarking requiring stable component supply and documented thermal/measurement traceability.

Supply support for TPS54610EVM-213 includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor leader specializing in analog, embedded processing, and power management technologies, with decades of expertise in high-efficiency DC/DC conversion and power system design tools.

The TPS54610EVM-213 belongs to TI's SWIFT™ evaluation module family, engineered specifically to accelerate development of high-current, externally compensated buck regulators for industrial, telecom, and computing applications demanding precise loop characterization and thermal validation.

FAQ

What is the primary purpose of the TPS54610EVM-213?

The TPS54610EVM-213 is an evaluation module built around the TPS54610 synchronous buck regulator IC. Its purpose is to provide engineers with a ready-to-test platform for validating performance parameters-including efficiency, thermal behavior, transient response, and loop stability-under real operating conditions before committing to custom PCB design. The TPS54610EVM-213 includes all necessary passives, layout-optimized grounding, and test points for direct instrumentation.

Can the TPS54610EVM-213 be used to evaluate different output voltages?

Yes. The TPS54610EVM-213 is factory configured for 3.3 V, but its output voltage is adjustable down to 0.9 V by changing only resistor R2, using Equation 1–1 from the user's guide. Table 1–2 lists standard R2 values for common bus voltages (e.g., 1.2 V, 1.5 V, 2.5 V), enabling quick reconfiguration for multi-rail system evaluation without board redesign. The TPS54610EVM-213 maintains full performance validation across this range.

How is switching frequency selected on the TPS54610EVM-213?

Switching frequency on the TPS54610EVM-213 is selected via jumper JP1, which configures the device for either 350 kHz or 550 kHz operation. For fine-tuning, resistor R3 (RT) can be substituted to set any frequency between 280 kHz and 700 kHz, as shown in Figure 1–1. This flexibility allows users to optimize the TPS54610EVM-213 for EMI compliance, inductor size, or efficiency trade-offs during system-level testing.

Does the TPS54610EVM-213 support loop stability analysis?

Yes. The TPS54610EVM-213 includes a dedicated 49.9-Ω resistor (R6) in the feedback path and test points TP3/TP4 on either side, enabling direct AC signal injection for network analyzer-based loop gain and phase measurements. Measured results show 25 kHz crossover and 75° phase margin at 6 A load-key data points confirmed in Section 2.7 of the SLVU054 user's guide for the TPS54610EVM-213.

What thermal performance can be expected from the TPS54610EVM-213 at full load?

At 5 V input and 6 A load with 25°C ambient, the TPS54610EVM-213 achieves ~60°C junction temperature and ~55°C case temperature-validated in Figures 2–4 and 2–5 of the user's guide. This performance relies on the low R_DS(on) MOSFETs integrated in the TPS54610 PWP package and the optimized 4-layer board layout with 16 thermal vias under the IC. No forced airflow is required for this rating, making the TPS54610EVM-213 suitable for passive-cooled prototype validation.