SLVS696D October   2008  – April 2020

PRODUCTION DATA.  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
    1.     Device Images
      1.      Typical Application Schematic
      2.      Efficiency versus Output Current
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Output Voltage Options
  6. 6 Pin Configuration and Functions
    1.     Pin Functions
  7. 7 Specifications
    1. 7.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 7.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 7.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 7.4 Thermal Information
    5. 7.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 7.6 Typical Characteristics
  8. 8 Detailed Description
    1. 8.1 Overview
    2. 8.2 Functional Block Diagrams
    3. 8.3 Feature Description
      1. 8.3.1 Device Enable
      2. 8.3.2 Undervoltage Lockout
      3. 8.3.3 Overtemperature Protection
    4. 8.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 8.4.1 Soft Start and Short Circuit Protection
      2. 8.4.2 Buck-Boost Operation
      3. 8.4.3 Power-Save Mode and Synchronization
  9. 9 Application and Implementation
    1. 9.1 Application Information
    2. 9.2 Typical Application
      1. 9.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 9.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 9.2.2.1 Programming the Output Voltage
        2. 9.2.2.2 Inductor Selection
        3. 9.2.2.3 Capacitor Selection
          1. 9.2.2.3.1 Input Capacitor
          2. 9.2.2.3.2 Bypass Capacitor
          3. 9.2.2.3.3 Output Capacitor
      3. 9.2.3 Application Curves
  10. 10Power Supply Recommendations
  11. 11Layout
    1. 11.1 Layout Guidelines
    2. 11.2 Layout Example
    3. 11.3 Thermal Considerations
  12. 12Device and Documentation Support
    1. 12.1 Device Support
      1. 12.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
    2. 12.2 Documentation Support
      1. 12.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 12.3 Related Links
    4. 12.4 Support Resources
    5. 12.5 Trademarks
    6. 12.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 12.7 Glossary
  13. 13Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

9.2.2.3.3 Output Capacitor

For the output capacitor, use of a small ceramic capacitors placed as close as possible to the VOUT and PGND pins of the IC is recommended. The recommended nominal output capacitance value is 10 µF.

There is also no upper limit for the output capacitance value. Larger capacitors causes lower output voltage ripple as well as lower output voltage drop during load transients.