SNAS416K July 2007 – November 2019 LM48511
PRODUCTION DATA.
A single 100-µF low ESR tantalum capacitor provides sufficient output capacitance for most applications. Higher capacitor values improve line regulation and transient response. Typical electrolytic capacitors are not suitable for switching converters that operate above 500 kHz because of significant ringing and temperature rise due to self-heating from ripple current. An output capacitor with excessive ESR reduces phase margin and causes instability.