SLUAAG8 October   2022 TPS56C231

 

  1.   Abstract
  2.   Trademarks
  3. 1Introduction
  4. 2Time Domain Correlation
    1. 2.1 Load Transient Correlation Structure
    2. 2.2 Example Based on TPS56C231
      1. 2.2.1 How to Save Bench Scope Waveform to CSV File
      2. 2.2.2 How to Save Simplis Simulation to CSV File
      3. 2.2.3 How to Save Cadence Simulation Waveform to CSV File
      4. 2.2.4 Correlation Data
  5. 3Frequency Domain Correlation
    1. 3.1 Frequency Response Bode Plot Correlation Structure
    2. 3.2 Example Based on TPS56C231
      1. 3.2.1 How to Save Bench Bode Plot to CSV File
      2. 3.2.2 How to Save Simplis Bode Plot Simulation to CSV File
      3. 3.2.3 Correlation Data
  6. 4Summary
  7. 5References

Abstract

DC/DC converter loop response tests are common in IC development phase as well as in system development phase. Loop response reflects DC/DC converters stable performance. Tuning loop compensation parameters or external components is needed to make sure a desired performance. Using correlated simulation model and bench would significantly shorten optimization time.

This application note introduces the bench and simulation methods of measuring loop response, explains why need to do bench and simulation correlation, and provides how to extract raw data from bench and simulation results to correlate loop response for DC/DC converters both in time domain and frequency domain.