# Desirable Apricot Holodeck
## Description
Optimized EMI Synchronous Buck Converter for CC/CV 4S4P Li-ion Battery Charging & Load Testing (150W, 18–60V to 16.8V/11.5A)
## Project Details
- **Owner:** ladae
- **Created:** 10/27/2025
- **Last Updated:** 10/27/2025
- **Visibility:** Public
- **PCB Stackup:** Standard 4 Layer
- **Copper Layer 2:** GND
- **Copper Layer 3:** VIN
- **System Architecture:** ```mermaid
graph TD
InputSource[Input Source]
Controller[Synchronous Buck Controller]
MOSFETs[MOSFETs]
Inductor[Inductor]
Output[Output]
VoltageFB[Voltage Feedback (CV)]
CurrentFB[Current Feedback (CC)]
SoftStart[Soft-Start]
Protections[Protections]
MeasPoints[Measurement Points]
InputSource --> Controller
Controller --> MOSFETs
MOSFETs --> Inductor
Inductor --> Output
Output --> VoltageFB --> Controller
Output --> CurrentFB --> Controller
Output --> MeasPoints
SoftStart --> Controller
Protections --> Controller
```
## Key Components
### J1 — [282837-2](https://www.flux.ai/vasy_skral/282837-2~69k.md)
- Part Type: Connector
- Manufacturer Name: TE Connectivity AMP Connectors
- Manufacturer Part Number: 282837-2
- Role: Connector
- Datasheet URL: https://www.te.com/commerce/DocumentDelivery/DDEController?Action=srchrtrv&DocNm=282837&DocType=Customer+Drawing&DocLang=English
- Role Details: Input power connector, 2-pin terminal block, 5.08mm pitch
**Pins:**
- 1 [pin 1]
- 2 [pin 2]
### J2 — [282837-2](https://www.flux.ai/vasy_skral/282837-2~69k.md)
- Manufacturer Part Number: 282837-2
- Datasheet URL: https://www.te.com/commerce/DocumentDelivery/DDEController?Action=srchrtrv&DocNm=282837&DocType=Customer+Drawing&DocLang=English
- Manufacturer Name: TE Connectivity AMP Connectors
- Part Type: Connector
- Role Details: Output/test point connector, 2-pin terminal block, 5.08mm pitch
- Role: Connector
**Pins:**
- 1 [pin 1]
- 2 [pin 2]
### J3 — [0022232031](https://www.flux.ai/adrian95/0022232031~ox7.md)
- Manufacturer Name: Molex
- Part Type: Connector
- Datasheet URL: https://www.molex.com/pdm_docs/sd/022232031_sd.pdf
- Role: Connector
- Role Details: CV adjustment potentiometer connector, 3-pin header, 2.54mm pitch
- Manufacturer Part Number: 0022232031
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
**Pins:**
- 1 [pin 1]
- 2 [pin 2]
- 3 [pin 3]
### J4 — [0022232031](https://www.flux.ai/adrian95/0022232031~ox7.md)
- Manufacturer Part Number: 0022232031
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Role: Connector
- Datasheet URL: https://www.molex.com/pdm_docs/sd/022232031_sd.pdf
- Manufacturer Name: Molex
- Role Details: CC adjustment potentiometer connector, 3-pin header, 2.54mm pitch
- Part Type: Connector
**Pins:**
- 1 [pin 1]
- 2 [pin 2]
- 3 [pin 3]
### Q1 — [IPT012N08N5](https://www.flux.ai/kicad-part-library/ipt012n08n5~ee.md)
- Manufacturer Part Number: IPT012N08N5
- Package or Case Code: Infineon_PG-HSOF-8-1
- Role Details: High-current synchronous MOSFETs for buck converter high-side/low-side
- Role: Switching
- Manufacturer Name: Infineon Technologies AG
- Datasheet URL: http://www.infineon.com/dgdl/Infineon-IPT012N08N5-DS-v02_01-EN.pdf?fileId=5546d4624a75e5f1014aca59127a1eb9
**Pins:**
- D [pin 3]
- G [pin 1]
- S [pin 2]
### Q2 — [IPT012N08N5](https://www.flux.ai/kicad-part-library/ipt012n08n5~ee.md)
- Package or Case Code: Infineon_PG-HSOF-8-1
- Role: Switching
- Manufacturer Name: Infineon Technologies AG
- Manufacturer Part Number: IPT012N08N5
- Datasheet URL: http://www.infineon.com/dgdl/Infineon-IPT012N08N5-DS-v02_01-EN.pdf?fileId=5546d4624a75e5f1014aca59127a1eb9
- Role Details: High-current synchronous MOSFETs for buck converter high-side/low-side
**Pins:**
- D [pin 3]
- G [pin 1]
- S [pin 2]
### U1 — [TPS54360DDA](https://www.flux.ai/kicad-part-library/tps54360dda~4db.md)
- Manufacturer Name: Texas Instruments Inc.
- Datasheet URL: http://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/tps54360.pdf
- Role Details: Synchronous buck controller with CC/CV regulation
- Package or Case Code: TI_SO-PowerPAD-8_ThermalVias
- Role: Power Conversion
- Manufacturer Part Number: TPS54360DDA
**Pins:**
- BOOT [pin 1]
- COMP [pin 6]
- EN [pin 3]
- FB [pin 5]
- GND [pin 7]
- GNDPAD [pin 9]
- RT/CLK [pin 4]
- SW [pin 8]
- VIN [pin 2]
### U2 — [INA180A1](https://www.flux.ai/kicad-part-library/ina180a1~rtc.md)
- Manufacturer Name: Texas Instruments Inc.
- Manufacturer Part Number: INA180A1
- Role: Sensing (Shunt)
- Datasheet URL: http://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/ina180.pdf
- Role Details: Current sense amplifier for shunt resistor feedback up to 15A
- Package or Case Code: SOT-23-5
**Pins:**
- - [pin 4]
- + [pin 3]
- ~ [pin 1]
- GND [pin 2]
- V+ [pin 5]
### U3 — [MAX15012BASA+](https://www.flux.ai/adrian95/max15012basaplus~3gy.md)
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Part Type: Integrated Circuit
- Role Details: High/low side MOSFET gate driver
- Role: Switching
- Manufacturer Name: Maxim Integrated
- Manufacturer Part Number: MAX15012BASA+
- Datasheet URL: https://datasheet.octopart.com/MAX15012BASA%2B-Maxim-Integrated-datasheet-8545901.pdf
**Pins:**
- BST [pin 2]
- DH [pin 3]
- DL [pin 8]
- GND [pin 7]
- HS [pin 4]
- IN_H [pin 5]
- IN_L [pin 6]
- VDD [pin 1]
### U4 — [LTC4359HDCB#TRPBF](https://www.flux.ai/jecstronic/ltc4359hdcbtrpbf~m31.md)
- Role Details: Ideal diode reverse polarity protection device
- Manufacturer Part Number: LTC4359HDCB#TRPBF
- Datasheet URL: http://www.analog.com/media/en/technical-documentation/data-sheets/ltc4359.pdf
- License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
- Manufacturer Name: Analog Devices Inc.
- Role: Reverse Polarity Protection
- Part Type: Integrated Circuit
**Pins:**
- *SHDN [pin 5]
- EPAD [pin 7]
- GATE [pin 2]
- IN [pin 4]
- OUT [pin 1]
- SOURCE [pin 3]
- VSS [pin 6]
### U5 — [LM393ADR](https://www.flux.ai/jharwinbarrozo/lm393adr~c3x.md)
- Manufacturer Part Number: LM393ADR
- Part Type: Integrated Circuit
- Datasheet URL: https://datasheet.lcsc.com/lcsc/1912111437_UMW-Youtai-Semiconductor-Co---Ltd--LM393ADR_C404321.pdf
- Role: Protection
- Manufacturer Name: UMW
- Role Details: Window comparator for over-voltage and under-voltage lockout
**Pins:**
- 1 | 1OUT
- 2 | 1IN-
- 3 | 1IN+
- 4 | GND
- 5 | 2IN+
- 6 | 2IN-
- 7 | 2OUT
- 8 | VCC
*The full schematic, PCB layout, bill of materials, and interactive design are available at [https://www.flux.ai/ladae/desirable-apricot-holodeck~fq](https://www.flux.ai/ladae/desirable-apricot-holodeck~fq).*
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