JAJSHS0C March 2019 – March 2021 TPS92682-Q1
PRODUCTION DATA
The output capacitors are required to attenuate the discontinuous or large ripple output current, and achieve the desired peak-to-peak LED current ripple, ΔiLED(PP). The capacitor value depends on the total series resistance of the LED string, rD, and the switching frequency, fSW.The capacitance required for the target LED ripple current can be calculated based on following equations.
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When choosing the output capacitors, it is important to consider the ESR and the ESL characteristics as they directly impact the LED current ripple. Ceramic capacitors are the best choice due to their low ESR, high ripple current rating, long lifetime, and good temperature performance. When selecting ceramic capacitors, it is important to consider the derating factors associated with higher temperature and the DC bias operating conditions. TI recommends an X7R dielectric with voltage rating greater than maximum LED stack voltage. An aluminum electrolytic capacitor can be used in parallel with ceramic capacitors to provide bulk energy storage. The aluminum capacitors must have necessary RMS current and temperature ratings to ensure prolonged operating lifetime. The minimum allowable RMS output capacitor current rating, ICOUT(RMS), can be approximated as:
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