SNVSCO0 January 2024 LM63635C-Q1
PRODUCTION DATA
The ceramic input capacitors provide a low impedance source to the regulator in addition to supplying the ripple current and isolating switching noise from other circuits. A minimum of 4.7µF of ceramic capacitance is required on the input of the LM63635C-Q1, connected directly between VIN and PGND. This must be rated for at least the maximum input voltage that the application requires; preferably twice the maximum input voltage. This capacitance can be increased to help reduce input voltage ripple and maintain the input voltage during load transients. More input capacitance is required for larger output currents. In addition, a small case size, 220nF ceramic capacitor must be used at the input as close a possible to the regulator, typically within 1mm of the VIN and PGND pins. This placement provides a high frequency bypass for the control circuits internal to the device. For this example, a 10µF, 50V, X7R (or better) ceramic capacitor is chosen. Two 4.7µF capacitors can also be used. The 220nF must also be rated at 50V with an X7R dielectric and preferably a small case size, such as an 0603.
Many times, Using an electrolytic capacitor on the input in parallel with the ceramics is desirable. This statement is especially true if long leads or traces are used to connect the input supply to the regulator. The moderate ESR of this capacitor can help damp any ringing on the input supply caused by the long power leads. The use of this additional capacitor also helps with voltage dips caused by input supplies with unusually high impedance.
Most of the input switching current passes through the ceramic input capacitor or capacitors. Use Equation 8 to calculate the approximate RMS current. Check this value against the manufacturer maximum ratings.