SBVS338H March   2020  – July 2024 TPS7A20

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1.   1
  2. 1 Features
  3. 2 Applications
  4. 3 Description
  5. 4 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 5 Specifications
    1. 5.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 5.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 5.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 5.4 Thermal Information
    5. 5.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 5.6 Switching Characteristics
    7. 5.7 Typical Characteristics
  7. 6 Detailed Description
    1. 6.1 Overview
    2. 6.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 6.3 Feature Description
      1. 6.3.1 Low Output Noise
      2. 6.3.2 Smart Enable
      3. 6.3.3 Dropout Voltage
      4. 6.3.4 Foldback Current Limit
      5. 6.3.5 Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
      6. 6.3.6 Thermal Shutdown
      7. 6.3.7 Active Discharge (P Version Only)
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 6.4.1 Device Functional Mode Comparison
      2. 6.4.2 Normal Operation
      3. 6.4.3 Dropout Operation
      4. 6.4.4 Disabled
  8. 7 Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
      1. 7.1.1 Recommended Capacitor Types
      2. 7.1.2 Input and Output Capacitor Requirements
      3. 7.1.3 Load Transient Response
      4. 7.1.4 Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO) Operation
      5. 7.1.5 Power Dissipation (PD)
        1. 7.1.5.1 Estimating Junction Temperature
        2. 7.1.5.2 Recommended Area for Continuous Operation
    2. 7.2 Typical Application
      1. 7.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 7.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
      3. 7.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 7.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 7.4 Layout
      1. 7.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 7.4.2 Layout Examples
  9. 8 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 8.1 Device Support
      1. 8.1.1 Device Nomenclature
    2. 8.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 8.3 Support Resources
    4. 8.4 Trademarks
    5. 8.5 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    6. 8.6 Glossary
  10. 9 Revision History
  11. 10Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information
    1. 10.1 Mechanical Data

7.1.2 Input and Output Capacitor Requirements

Although the LDO itself is stable without an input capacitor, good analog design practice is to connect a capacitor from IN to GND, with a value at least equal to the nominal value specified in the Recommended Operating Conditions table. The input capacitor counteracts reactive input sources and improves transient response, input ripple, and PSRR, and is recommended if the source impedance is greater than 0.5 Ω. When the source resistance and inductance are sufficiently high, especially in the presence of load transients, the overall system may be susceptible to instability (including ringing and sustained oscillation) and other performance degradation if there is insufficient capacitance between IN and GND. A capacitor with a value greater than the minimum may be necessary if large, fast-rise-time load or line transients are anticipated or if the device is located more than a few centimeters from the input power source.

An output capacitor of an appropriate value helps ensure stability and improve dynamic performance. Use an output capacitor within the range specified in the Recommended Operating Conditions table.