10.1 Layout Guidelines
Stable power supply operation depends on proper layout. Follow these guidelines for an optimized PCB layout.
- Connect PGND pins to the thermal pad underneath the device. Use four vias to connect the thermal pad to internal ground planes.
- Place VIN, V5IN and VREF decoupling capacitors as close to the device as possible.
- Use wide traces for the VIN, PGND and SW pins. These nodes carry high current and also serve as heat sinks.
- Place feedback and compensation components as close to the device as possible.
- Place COMP and VOUT analog signal traces away from noisy signals (SW, BST).
- The GND pin should connect to the PGND in only one place, through a via or a 0-Ω resistor.