SNVS783K January 2012 – August 2021 LM5017
PRODUCTION DATA
The input capacitor is typically a combination of a smaller bypass capacitor located near the regulator IC and a larger bulk capacitor. The total input capacitance should be large enough to limit the input voltage ripple to a desired amplitude. For input ripple voltage ΔVIN, CIN can be calculated using Equation 32.
Choosing a ΔVIN of 0.5 V gives a minimum CIN of 0.2 μF. A standard value of 0.47 μF is selected for CBYP in this design. A bulk capacitor of higher value reduces voltage spikes due to parasitic inductance between the power source to the converter. A standard value of 2.2 μF is selected for CIN in this design. The voltage ratings of the two input capacitors should be greater than the maximum input voltage under all conditions.