SNVSBP4C March 2020 – January 2021 LMQ61460-Q1
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The value of the output capacitor and its ESR determine the output voltage ripple and load transient performance. The output capacitor is usually determined by the load transient requirements rather than the output voltage ripple. Table 10-3 can be used to find the output capacitor and CFF selection for a few common applications. Note that a 1-kΩ RFF must be used in series with CFF. In this example, improved transient performance is desired giving 2 x 47 µF ceramic as the output capacitor and 22 pF as CFF.
FREQUENCY | TRANSIENT PERFORMANCE | 3.3-V OUTPUT | 5-V OUTPUT | ||
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CERAMIC OUTPUT CAPACITANCE | CFF | CERAMIC OUTPUT CAPACITANCE | CFF | ||
2.1 MHz | Minimum | 3 x 22 µF | 10 pF | 2 x 22 µF | 22 pF |
2.1 MHz | Better Transient | 2 x 47 µF | 33 pF | 3 x 22 µF | 33 pF |
400 kHz | Minimum | 3 x 47 µF | 4.7 pF | 2 x 47 µF | 10 pF |
400 kHz | Better Transient | 4 x 47 µF | 33 pF | 3 x 47 µF | 33 pF |
To minimize ceramic capacitance, a low-ESR electrolytic capacitor can be used in parallel with minimal ceramic capacitance. As a starting point for designing with an output electrolytic capacitor, Table 10-4 shows the recommended output ceramic capacitance CFF values when using an electrolytic capacitor.
FREQUENCY | TRANSIENT PERFORMANCE | 3.3-V OUTPUT | 5-V OUTPUT | ||
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COUT | CFF | COUT | CFF | ||
400 kHz | Minimum | 2 x 47 µF ceramic + 1 x 470 µF, 100 mΩ electrolytic | 10 pF | 3 x 22 µF ceramic + 1 x 470 µF, 100 mΩ electrolytic | 10 pF |
400 kHz | Better Transient | 3 x 47 µF ceramic + 2 x 280 µF,100 mΩ electrolytic | 33 pF | 4 x 22 µF Ceramic + 1 x 560 µF, 100 mΩ electrolytic | 22 pF |
Most ceramic capacitors deliver far less capacitance than the capacitor’s rating indicates. Be sure to check any capacitor selected for initial accuracy, temperature derating and voltage derating. Table 10-3 and Table 10-4 have been generated assuming typical derating for 16 V, X7R Automotive grade capacitors. If lower voltage, non-automotive grade, or lower temperature rated capacitors are used, more capacitors than listed will likely be needed.