SNVS118F december   1999  – may 2023 LM2594 , LM2594HV

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  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Revision History
  6. 5 Description (continued)
  7. 6 Pin Configuration and Functions
  8. 7 Specifications
    1. 7.1  Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 7.2  ESD Ratings
    3. 7.3  Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 7.4  Thermal Information
    5. 7.5  Electrical Characteristics – 3.3 V
    6. 7.6  Electrical Characteristics – 5 V
    7. 7.7  Electrical Characteristics – 12 V
    8. 7.8  Electrical Characteristics – Adjustable
    9. 7.9  Electrical Characteristics – All Output Voltage Versions
    10. 7.10 Typical Characteristics
  9. 8 Detailed Description
    1. 8.1 Overview
    2. 8.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 8.3 Feature Description
      1. 8.3.1 Delayed Start-Up
      2. 8.3.2 Undervoltage Lockout
      3. 8.3.3 Inverting Regulator
      4. 8.3.4 Inverting Regulator Shutdown Methods
    4. 8.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 8.4.1 Discontinuous Mode Operation
  10. 9 Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
      1. 9.1.1 Input Capacitor (CIN)
      2. 9.1.2 Output Capacitor (COUT)
      3. 9.1.3 Catch Diode
      4. 9.1.4 Inductor Selection
      5. 9.1.5 Output Voltage Ripple and Transients
      6. 9.1.6 Open Core Inductors
    2. 9.2 Typical Applications
      1. 9.2.1 Series Buck Regulator (Fixed Output)
        1. 9.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 9.2.1.2.1 Custom Design with WEBENCH® Tools
          2. 9.2.1.2.2 Inductor Selection (L1)
          3. 9.2.1.2.3 Output Capacitor Selection (COUT)
          4. 9.2.1.2.4 Catch Diode Selection (D1)
          5. 9.2.1.2.5 Input Capacitor (CIN)
        3. 9.2.1.3 Application Curves
      2. 9.2.2 Series Buck Regulator (Adjustable Output)
        1. 9.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 9.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 9.2.2.2.1 Programming Output Voltage
          2. 9.2.2.2.2 Inductor Selection (L1)
          3. 9.2.2.2.3 Output Capacitor Selection (COUT)
          4. 9.2.2.2.4 Feedforward Capacitor (CFF)
          5. 9.2.2.2.5 Catch Diode Selection (D1)
          6. 9.2.2.2.6 Input Capacitor (CIN)
        3. 9.2.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 9.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 9.4 Layout
      1. 9.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 9.4.2 Layout Example
      3. 9.4.3 Thermal Considerations
  11. 10Device and Documentation Support
    1. 10.1 Device Support
      1. 10.1.1 Development Support
        1. 10.1.1.1 Custom Design with WEBENCH® Tools
    2. 10.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 10.3 Support Resources
    4. 10.4 Trademarks
    5. 10.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 10.6 Glossary
  12. 11Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

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Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
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Orderable Information
9.2.2.2.3 Output Capacitor Selection (COUT)
  1. In the majority of applications, low ESR electrolytic or solid tantalum capacitors between 82 μF and 220 μF provide the best results. This capacitor must be located close to the IC using short capacitor leads and short copper traces. Do not use capacitors larger than 220 μF. For additional information, see Section 9.1.2.
  2. To simplify the capacitor selection procedure, see Table 9-7 for a quick design guide. This table contains different output voltages, and lists various output capacitors that provides the best design solutions.

    From Table 9-7, locate the output voltage column. From that column, locate the output voltage closest to the output voltage in your application. In this example, select the 24-V line. Under Section 9.1.2, select a capacitor from the list of through hole electrolytic or surface mount tantalum types from four different capacitor manufacturers. TI recommends that both the manufacturers and the manufacturers series that are listed in Table 9-7.

    In this example, through hole aluminum electrolytic capacitors from several different manufacturers are available.

    82-µF, 50-V Panasonic HFQ Series

    120-µF, 50-V Nichicon PL Series

  3. The capacitor voltage rating must be at least 1.5 times greater than the output voltage, and often much higher voltage ratings are needed to satisfy the low ESR requirements needed for low output ripple voltage.

    For a 20-V output, a capacitor rating of at least 30-V or more is required. In this example, either a 35-V or 50-V capacitor can work. A 50-V rating was chosen because it has a lower ESR which provides a lower output ripple voltage.

    Other manufacturers or other types of capacitors can also be used, provided the capacitor specifications (especially the 100-kHz ESR) closely match the types listed in Table 9-7. Refer to the capacitor manufacturers data sheet for this information.