Layout is a critical portion of good
power supply design. The following guidelines help users design a PCB with the best
power conversion performance, thermal performance, and minimized generation of
unwanted EMI.
- The feedback network, resistors R1 and R2, must be kept close to the FB pin, and
away from the inductor to minimize coupling noise into the feedback pin.
- The input capacitor CIN must be placed close to the VIN
pin. This will reduce copper trace inductance which effects input voltage ripple
of the IC.
- The output capacitor COUT must be placed close to the junction of L1
and the diode D1. The L1, D1 and COUT trace must be as short as
possible to reduce conducted and radiated noise.
- The inductor L1 must be placed close to the SW pin to reduce magnetic and
electrostatic noise.
- The ground connection for the diode, CIN and COUT must be
tied to the system ground plane in only one spot (preferably at the
COUT ground point) to minimize conducted noise in the system
ground plane.
- For more detail on switching power supply layout considerations see Application
Note AN-1149.