SLVS974F September 2009 – May 2020 TPS54218
PRODUCTION DATA.
Choose the highest switching frequency possible to produce the smallest solution size. The high switching frequency allows for lower valued inductors and smaller output capacitors compared to a power supply that switches at a lower frequency. However, the highest switching frequency causes extra switching losses, which in turn, decreases the device performance. The device is capable of operating between 200 kHz and 2 MHz. Select a moderate switching frequency of 1 MHz to achieve both a small solution size and a high-efficiency operation. Using Equation 5, R4 is calculates to 180 kΩ. A standard 1%, 182-kΩ resistor is used in the design.