Hi,
We are using TPS5450DDAR in our design to generate 5V output delivering 750mA. This is derived from a input voltage supply of 12.36 to 13V.
The practically calculated efficiency based on the measured input/output powers turn out to be ~88%. The efficiency curve provided in datasheet (12V to 5V conversion) shows around ~93% efficiency for the same 750mA of the output current. So, here we see difference of ~5% between the two & we are trying to understand this difference. We note that the inductor and diode part numbers we use are different from what is used in the EVM.
Does the efficiency curve given in the datasheet constitute for the TPS5450's power loss alone? Total power loss in TPS5450 calculated using the equations in the datasheet(shown in the attached image) for various load current is close to the conversion losses reverse calculated based on the XY values in the efficiency curve for the particular load current.
We are using the following two parts in our design in the power stage.
Inductor : HCMA0703-330-R
Diode : DB2431200L
We had tried changing the diode part to EVM's B540 and the inductor part to a lower DCR part IHLP4040DZER150M8A & Both the changes havent helped. However, We havent tried the same together but we dont think this should help us.
Also, Is it possible for you to the test the efficiency of the EVM design with 12V input to 5V output delivering 750mA?
Looking forward for your reply at the earliest.
Thanks