JAJSAC1H November 2007 – October 2024 LM3481
PRODUCTION DATA
The output capacitor of the SEPIC sees very large ripple currents similar to the output capacitor of a boost converter. The rms current through the output capacitor is given by:
The ESR and ESL of the output capacitor directly control the output ripple. Use capacitors with low ESR and ESL at the output for high efficiency and low ripple voltage. Surface mount tantalums, surface mount polymer electrolytic and polymer tantalum, Sanyo- OSCON, or multi-layer ceramic capacitors are recommended at the output for low ripple.