SNVS787I January 2012 – August 2021 LM5018
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 must 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 0.167 μF. A standard value of 0.1 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 1 μF is selected for CIN in this design. The voltage ratings of the two input capacitors must be greater than the maximum input voltage under all conditions.