Texas Instruments provides a recommended PCB layout in the TPS82693SIPR datasheet, which includes guidelines for component placement, routing, and thermal management. Additionally, the TI website offers a PCB layout checklist and a layout guide for DC/DC converters that can be helpful.
The selection of the inductor depends on the specific requirements of your design, including the input voltage, output voltage, output current, and switching frequency. Texas Instruments provides a list of recommended inductors in the datasheet, and you can also use the TI Inductor Selection Tool to find a suitable inductor for your design.
The TPS82693SIPR has a maximum ambient operating temperature of 85°C, but it can be derated for higher temperatures. The datasheet provides a thermal derating curve that shows the maximum output current at different ambient temperatures.
Yes, the TPS82693SIPR is qualified for automotive and high-reliability applications. It meets the requirements of the AEC-Q100 standard for automotive applications and is also suitable for industrial and medical applications that require high reliability.
Texas Instruments provides a troubleshooting guide for the TPS82693SIPR in the datasheet, which covers common issues such as output voltage regulation, efficiency, and thermal performance. You can also use the TI E2E community forum to ask questions and get help from TI experts and other engineers.