SNVSCG7 November 2024 LM5190
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Figure 7-16 shows a layout example of a synchronous buck regulator with discrete power MOSFETs. The design uses an inner layer as a power-loop return path directly underneath the top layer to create a low-area switching power loop. This loop area, and hence parasitic inductance, must be as small as possible to minimize EMI as well as switch-node voltage overshoot and ringing.
The high-frequency power loop current flows through MOSFETs, through the power ground plane on the inner layer, and back to VIN through the 0603/1210 ceramic capacitors .
Six 0603 case size capacitors are placed in parallel very close to the drain of the high-side MOSFET. The low equivalent series inductance (ESL) and high self-resonant frequency (SRF) of the small footprint capacitors yield excellent high-frequency performance. The negative terminals of these capacitors are connected to the inner layer ground plane with multiple vias, further minimizing parasitic loop inductance.
Additional guidelines to improve noise immunity and reduce EMI are as follows: