LM2671
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SNVS008K –SEPTEMBER 1998–REVISED APRIL 2013
PROCEDURE (Fixed Output Voltage Version) EXAMPLE (Fixed Output Voltage Version)
The capacitor list contains through-hole electrolytic capacitors from Surface Mount:
four different capacitor manufacturers and surface mount tantalum 68 μF/10V Sprague 594D Series.
capacitors from two different capacitor manufacturers. It is 100 μF/10V AVX TPS Series.
recommended that both the manufacturers and the manufacturer's Through Hole:
series that are listed in the table be used. A table listing the 68 μF/10V Sanyo OS-CON SA Series.
manufacturers' phone numbers is located in Table 4. 150 μF/35V Sanyo MV-GX Series.
150 μF/35V Nichicon PL Series.
150 μF/35V Panasonic HFQ Series.
3. Catch Diode Selection (D1) 3. Catch Diode Selection (D1)
A. In normal operation, the average current of the catch diode is the A. Refer to the table shown in Table 5. In this example, a 1A, 20V
load current times the catch diode duty cycle, 1-D (D is the switch Schottky diode will provide the best performance. If the circuit must
duty cycle, which is approximately the output voltage divided by the withstand a continuous shorted output, a higher current Schottky
input voltage). The largest value of the catch diode average current diode is recommended.
occurs at the maximum load current and maximum input voltage
(minimum D). For normal operation, the catch diode current rating
must be at least 1.3 times greater than its maximum average
current. However, if the power supply design must withstand a
continuous output short, the diode should have a current rating equal
to the maximum current limit of the LM2671. The most stressful
condition for this diode is a shorted output condition.
B. The reverse voltage rating of the diode should be at least 1.25
times the maximum input voltage.
C. Because of their fast switching speed and low forward voltage
drop, Schottky diodes provide the best performance and efficiency.
This Schottky diode must be located close to the LM2671 using
short leads and short printed circuit traces.
4. Input Capacitor (CIN) 4. Input Capacitor (CIN)
A low ESR aluminum or tantalum bypass capacitor is needed The important parameters for the input capacitor are the input
between the input pin and ground to prevent large voltage transients voltage rating and the RMS current rating. With a maximum input
from appearing at the input. This capacitor should be located close voltage of 12V, an aluminum electrolytic capacitor with a voltage
to the IC using short leads. In addition, the RMS current rating of the rating greater than 15V (1.25 × VIN) would be needed. The next
input capacitor should be selected to be at least ½ the DC load higher capacitor voltage rating is 16V.
current. The capacitor manufacturer data sheet must be checked to The RMS current rating requirement for the input capacitor in a buck
assure that this current rating is not exceeded. The curves shown in regulator is approximately ½ the DC load current. In this example,
Figure 28 show typical RMS current ratings for several different with a 500 mA load, a capacitor with a RMS current rating of at least
aluminum electrolytic capacitor values. A parallel connection of two 250 mA is needed. The curves shown in Figure 28 can be used to
or more capacitors may be required to increase the total minimum select an appropriate input capacitor. From the curves, locate the
RMS current rating to suit the application requirements. 16V line and note which capacitor values have RMS current ratings
For an aluminum electrolytic capacitor, the voltage rating should be greater than 250 mA.
at least 1.25 times the maximum input voltage. Caution must be For a through hole design, a 100 μF/16V electrolytic capacitor
exercised if solid tantalum capacitors are used. The tantalum (Panasonic HFQ series, Nichicon PL, Sanyo MV-GX series or
capacitor voltage rating should be twice the maximum input voltage. equivalent) would be adequate. Other types or other manufacturers'
The tables in Recommended Application Voltage for AVX TPS and capacitors can be used provided the RMS ripple current ratings are
Sprague 594D Tantalum Chip Capacitors Derated for 85°C. show adequate. Additionally, for a complete surface mount design,
the recommended application voltage for AVX TPS and Sprague electrolytic capacitors such as the Sanyo CV-C or CV-BS and the
594D tantalum capacitors. It is also recommended that they be surge Nichicon WF or UR and the NIC Components NACZ series could be
current tested by the manufacturer. The TPS series available from considered.
AVX, and the 593D and 594D series from Sprague are all surge For surface mount designs, solid tantalum capacitors can be used,
current tested. Another approach to minimize the surge current but caution must be exercised with regard to the capacitor surge
stresses on the input capacitor is to add a small inductor in series current rating and voltage rating. In this example, checking
with the input supply line. Recommended Application Voltage for AVX TPS and Sprague 594D
Use caution when using ceramic capacitors for input bypassing, Tantalum Chip Capacitors Derated for 85°C., and the Sprague 594D
because it may cause severe ringing at the VIN pin. series datasheet, a Sprague 594D 15 μF, 25V capacitor is adequate.
5. Boost Capacitor (CB) 5. Boost Capacitor (CB)
This capacitor develops the necessary voltage to turn the switch For this application, and all applications, use a 0.01 μF, 50V ceramic
gate on fully. All applications should use a 0.01 μF, 50V ceramic capacitor.
capacitor.
6. Soft-Start Capacitor (CSS - optional) 6. Soft-Start Capacitor (CSS - optional)
This capacitor controls the rate at which the device starts up. The For this application, selecting a start-up time of 10 ms and using the
formula for the soft-start capacitor CSS is: formula for CSS results in a value of:
(1) (2)
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