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LMZ31710: There is NO OUTPUT in my design, please help to debug!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Part Number: LMZ31710

In my design LMZ31710 is used to generate 5V from 15V.  schemetic and PCB layout is as below.

when there is no load or the load is light (~1A), the output is normal as designed. However, when the load is heavier (~3A), the output is near 0V.

I tested the VADJ pin in both situation. in light-load situation, VADJ=0.59V; while in the other situation, VADJ~0V.

PCB layout:

TOP OVERLAY:

TOP:

A1:

A2:

BOTTOM:

  • Hi user4460468,

    To better understand your setup can you provide answers to the following questions:

    • What is your power supply's current rating and what circuits in your system runs off the PS rail?
    • Can you provide scope-shots of Vin, PH, and Vout? 
    • Have you tried shorting out the ferrite bead for the heavier load application?

    Regards,

    Jimmy