Using the TPS40077EVM-001 12-V Input, 1.8-V Output, 10-A Synchronous Buck Converter

TPS40077EVM-001 evaluation module (EVM) is a synchronous buck converter providing a fixed 1.8V output at up to 10A from a 12V input bus. The EVM is designed to start up from a single supply, no additional bias voltage is required for start-up. The TPS40077 Reduced Pin Count Synchronous Buck Controller used in the EVM employs predictive gate drive. This feature provides improved efficiency by eliminating shoot-through switching current and minimizing the reverse-conduction time of the synchronous rectifier FET