SLVSD38C November 2015 – August 2021 TPS61089
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For small output voltage ripple, TI recommends a low-ESR output capacitor like a ceramic capacitor. Typically, three 22-μF ceramic output capacitors work for most applications. Higher capacitor values can be used to improve the load transient response. Take care when evaluating a capacitor’s derating under DC bias. The bias can significantly reduce capacitance. Ceramic capacitors can lose most of their capacitance at rated voltage. Therefore, leave margin on the voltage rating to ensure adequate effective capacitance. From the required output voltage ripple, use the following equations to calculate the minimum required effective capacitance CO:
where