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2 layers40.1 × 40.1 mmSTEPDOWN02, the printed circuit board in 3D

28V input 1 MHz switching step-down converter

Size
40.1 × 40.1 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
30
Nets
12
Pads
73
Tracks, vias
103, 28
Pours
6
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 7 (file 20221018)
Created
5 Dec 2020
Updated
16 Jul 2024

Overview

STEPDOWN02 is an open-source printed circuit board by mlab-modules, from the mlab-modules/STEPDOWN02 repository on GitHub, published under the GPL-3.0 licence. It is a 2-layer board of 40.1 × 40.1 mm with 30 parts on 12 nets, routed with 103 tracks and 28 vias.

It is built around the TPS54332DDA. Its parts include 12 capacitors, 9 connectors, 4 resistors, 2 diodes and 2 inductors. It belongs with the power boards of this library.

Main components

1

README

README.md

STEPDOWN02 - 1MHz switching down converter

This repository contains the design files, documentation, and usage instructions for the TPS54332 MLAB module. The TPS54332 is a high-efficiency synchronous buck converter capable of delivering up to 3 A of continuous output current. This development module is designed to integrate the TPS54332 into MLAB projects with ease.

STEPDOWN02 top view

STEPDOWN02 bottom veiw

Features

  • Input Voltage Range: 3.5 V to 28 V
  • Output Voltage Range: 0.8 V to 23 V
  • Output Current: Up to 3 A
  • Efficiency: Up to 95%
  • Switching Frequency: Adjustable up to 2 MHz
  • Integrated High-Side and Low-Side MOSFETs
  • Cycle-by-Cycle Current Limit, Frequency Fold Back and Thermal Shutdown Protection

Getting Started

Prerequisites

To use this development module, you will need:

  • A DC power supply (3.5 V to 28 V)
  • Load device (up to 3 A)
  • Multimeter or oscilloscope for measurements
  • Soldering equipment (if customization of output voltage is needed)

Installation

  1. Connect the Power Supply: Connect the positive terminal of your DC power supply to the VIN pin and the negative terminal to the GND pin of the module.
  2. Connect the Load: Connect your load device between the VOUT pin and GND pin of the module.

Usage

  1. Adjust Output Voltage: The output voltage can be adjusted by selecting appropriate values for the feedback resistors (R1 and R2). Refer to the datasheet for the resistor calculation formula.
  2. Monitoring: Use a multimeter or oscilloscope to monitor the output voltage and current.
  3. Optimization: Fine-tune the switching frequency and compensation network as required for your application.

Documentation

Parts

30
QtyValueFootprintReferences
4CONN1_1Connect:WAGO256J1, J2, J3, J4
4_NCMounting_Holes:MountingHole_3.2mm_M3_DIN965_PadP1, P2, P3, P4
21u5Capacitors_SMD:C_1206C9, C11
1100nCapacitors_SMD:C_0805C7
110k2Resistors_SMD:R_0805R2
118pFCapacitors_SMD:C_0805C4
11k2Resistors_SMD:R_0805R4
11k93Resistors_SMD:R_0805R3
11uCapacitors_SMD:C_0805C3
122uCapacitors_Tantalum_SMD:TantalC_SizeB_EIA-3528_ReflowC10
122uCapacitors_Tantalum_SMD:TantalC_SizeD_EIA-7343_ReflowC1
122uCapacitors_Tantalum_SMD:TantalC_SizeC_EIA-6032_ReflowC8
1240nHResistors_SMD:R_0805L2
135k7Resistors_SMD:R_0805R1
13u3Capacitors_SMD:C_0805C2
14.7uHInductors_NEOSID:Inductor_XAL4030-472MEBL1
147uCapacitors_ThroughHole:C_Radial_D6.3_L11.2_P2.5C12
1680pFCapacitors_SMD:C_0805C5
18n2Capacitors_SMD:C_0805C6
1CONN_01X01Pin_Headers:Pin_Header_Straight_1x01P5
1D_SchottkyDiodes_SMD:DO-214ABD1
1POWER OUTLEDs:LED_0805D2
1TPS54332Housings_SOIC:8-PowerSOIC_Pitch1.27mmU1

Questions

How big is the STEPDOWN02 PCB?

It measures 40.1 × 40.1 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the STEPDOWN02 use?

30 parts, built around the TPS54332DDA. The full list of its parts is on this page, with links to each part's symbol and footprint where PCBKit's library has them.

Where can I download the STEPDOWN02 KiCad files?

From the mlab-modules/STEPDOWN02 repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is hw/sch_pcb/STEPDOWN02.kicad_pcb and its schematic hw/sch_pcb/STEPDOWN02.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the STEPDOWN02 design in my own project?

Its repository publishes it under the GPL-3.0 licence: you may reuse it on that licence's terms (keep the author's notice, and for a copyleft licence share your changes alike).

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