SNVS983A April 2024 – August 2024 TPS7H4011-SP
PRODMIX
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A Schottky diode is connected from SW to PGND. This provides a low impedance path for the inductor current during dead time. Without a Schottky diode, the reference voltage may drift, especially when operating at higher currents and higher switching frequencies. Select a diode with low or no reverse recovery time for optimal efficiency and performance. True Schottky diodes have no reverse recovery time.
While a Schottky diode is good design practice, it may not be required when operating below 6A of output current. However, it is recommended to ensure any resulting voltage reference variation is acceptable for a given application.