SNVSBR8D March 2020 – June 2022 LMQ61460
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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 9-3 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 × 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 × 22 µF | 10 pF | 2 × 22 µF | 22 pF |
2.1 MHz | Better Transient | 2 × 47 µF | 33 pF | 3 × 22 µF | 33 pF |
400 kHz | Minimum | 3 × 47 µF | 4.7 pF | 2 × 47 µF | 10 pF |
400 kHz | Better Transient | 4 × 47 µF | 33 pF | 3 × 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 9-4 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 × 47-µF ceramic + 1 × 470 µF, 100-mΩ electrolytic | 10 pF | 3 × 22-µF ceramic + 1 × 470 µF, 100-mΩ electrolytic | 10 pF |
400 kHz | Better Transient | 3 × 47-µF ceramic + 2 × 280 µF,100-mΩ electrolytic | 33 pF | 4 × 22 µF Ceramic + 1 × 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 9-3 and Table 9-4 have been generated assuming typical derating for 16-V, X7R capacitors. If lower voltage, non-automotive grade, or lower temperature rated capacitors are used, more capacitors than listed are likely needed.