TPS65131: VNEG not regulated at no-load, but regulated at load

Adam Zahanuddin

Part Number: TPS65131

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I designed my layout similar to as seen in the datasheet and used the recommended parts by TI for +/-10V generation;

The only differences are my inductor model, and at both of the outputs, instead of 4x4.7uF, I used 2x10uF + 2x1uF totalling to 22uF.

Enabling the IC with no load attached causes the negative voltage to fluctuating between -10V to -22V at very high frequency (my oscilloscope can only go as high as 500MSps, so the noise must be higher frequency)

But when I attach a 100mA load (1K resistor over VNEG-GND), VNEG seems to stabilise to -10V

Does it have to do with my low voltage rated capacitors (some are 16V)? Otherwise please enlighten me on this issue.
Thank you.

7 months ago

0 Zhiqian Wu 7 months ago

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Due to Chinese New Year, our expert will reply you on 2/5

0 Adam Zahanuddin 7 months ago in reply to Zhiqian Wu

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Looking forward for your reply!

0 Steven Li 7 months ago in reply to Adam Zahanuddin

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Hi Adam,

Thanks for your understanding. Out expert will reply to you later.

Best Regards,

Steven

0 Patrick Yao 7 months ago in reply to Adam Zahanuddin

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Hi Adam,

Could you please send me your schematic for double check?

Patrick

0 Adam Zahanuddin 7 months ago in reply to Patrick Yao

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Here's the schematic for your review;

Though I just realised that I have mistakenly ordered 22uH inductors over 4.7uH inductor with my manufacturer. Could this be the problem? I have ordered replacement parts of 4.7uH inductors to be replaced with 22uH inductors. I will update you guys then but please let me know if there are any problem with the schematics, thanks!

0 Patrick Yao 7 months ago in reply to Adam Zahanuddin

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Hi Adam,

Could you please send me the waveform with longer timing base of the oscilloscope? 2ns is too small, at least we should see one complete period of the ripple.

Patrick

0 Adam Zahanuddin 6 months ago in reply to Patrick Yao

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Apologies for the bad oscilloscope reference;
Here I have tested with different load conditions -
Y 10V/div
X 100ms/div

No load: output swings from -9.2V to -29.6V at ~3.3Hz

R 220K: output swings from -9.2V to -29.6V at ~2Hz

R 2K: output stabilizes at -26V

R 200: output stabilizes at -13.6V

R 47: output stabilizes at -8.4V

I hope this helps!

0 Patrick Yao 6 months ago in reply to Adam Zahanuddin

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Hi Adam,

What is the output capacitor voltage ratings? And how many ICs have you tested? If only tested one IC, I suggest to replace another one to see if the issue still exists.

Patrick

0 Adam Zahanuddin 6 months ago in reply to Patrick Yao

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I'm using MLCCs rated at 16V. I do have other populated boards with the same chip and layout but I am waiting to replace the inductor before turning it on. I have a feeling that my capacitors have been damaged due to the high voltage output.

0 Patrick Yao 6 months ago in reply to Adam Zahanuddin

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Hi Adam,

The inductor may have some impact, please let me know the result when 4.7uH is replaced.

Patrick

0 Adam Zahanuddin 6 months ago in reply to Patrick Yao

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Hello Patrick,

I have pulled out a new board with the same layout and same chip. I have replaced the 22uH inductors with 4.7uH - no dice! The output waveform is slightly different but still swings to -22V.

Fortunately, I found the solution shortly after playing around with the capacitor configurations -- to which I find that removing the feedforward capacitor C10 (I used GRM1555C1H7R5BA01D) was the culprit. Removing this capacitor made the output waveform at no load to resolve to -10V. I have not tested with any load yet but I am content with the result. Are there any drawbacks for eliminating the capacitor?

Regards,
Adam