User's Guide
SLVU895A–March 2013–Revised June 2013
LMZ31710, LMZ31707 and LMZ31704
Simple Switcher® Power Module Evaluation Module
The LMZ31710EVM-001, LMZ31707EVM-002 and LMZ31704EVM-003 evaluation modules are designed
as an easy-to-use platform that facilitates an extensive evaluation of the features and performance of the
Simple Switcher® power module. This guide provides information on the correct usage of the EVM and an
explanation of the numerous test points on the board.
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Description ................................................................................................................... 2
Getting Started .............................................................................................................. 2
Test Point Descriptions ..................................................................................................... 3
Operation Notes ............................................................................................................. 4
Performance Data ........................................................................................................... 4
Schematic .................................................................................................................... 6
Bill of Materials .............................................................................................................. 7
PCB Layout .................................................................................................................. 9
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LMZ317xxEVM User Interface ............................................................................................
LMZ31710EVM Efficiency .................................................................................................
LMZ31710EVM Power Dissipation .......................................................................................
LMZ31710EVM Load Regulation .........................................................................................
LMZ31710EVM Line Regulation ..........................................................................................
LMZ31710EVM Output Ripple ............................................................................................
LMZ31710EVM Output Ripple Waveforms..............................................................................
LMZ31710EVM Transient Response Waveforms ......................................................................
LMZ31710EVM Startup Waveforms......................................................................................
LMZ317xxEVM Schematic.................................................................................................
LMZ317xxEVM Topside Component Layout ............................................................................
LMZ317xxEVM Bottom-Side Component Layout.......................................................................
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LMZ317xxEVM Layer 1 Copper ......................................................................................... 10
LMZ317xxEVM Layer 2 Copper ......................................................................................... 10
LMZ317xxEVM Layer 3 Copper ......................................................................................... 11
LMZ317xxEVM Layer 4 Copper ......................................................................................... 11
List of Tables
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Output Voltage and Switching Frequency Jumper Settings...........................................................
Test Point Descriptions.....................................................................................................
LMZ317xxEVM Bill of Materials...........................................................................................
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