JAJSO66A December 2023 – January 2024 TPS61289
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For small output voltage ripple, TI recommends a low-ESR output capacitor like a ceramic capacitor. Higher capacitor values or parallel with aluminum electrolytic capacitors can be used to improve the load transient response. Take care when evaluating the derating of the capacitor 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 provide adequate effective capacitance. From the required output voltage ripple, use the following equations to calculate the minimum required effective capacitance COUT.
where
DC bias effect: High-capacitance ceramic capacitors have a DC bias effect, which has a strong influence on the final effective capacitance. Therefore, the right capacitor value must be chosen carefully. The differences between the rated capacitor value and the effective capacitance result from package size and voltage rating in combination with material. A 10V rated 0805 capacitor with 10μF can have an effective capacitance of less than 5μF at an output voltage of 5V.