SNVSC57 September   2022 LP5912-EP

PRODUCTION DATA  

  1. 1 Features
  2. 2 Applications
  3. 3 Description
  4. 4 Revision History
  5. 5 Pin Configuration and Functions
  6. 6 Specifications
    1. 6.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
    2. 6.2 ESD Ratings
    3. 6.3 Recommended Operating Conditions
    4. 6.4 Thermal Information
    5. 6.5 Electrical Characteristics
    6. 6.6 Output and Input Capacitors
    7. 6.7 Typical Characteristics
  7. 7 Detailed Description
    1. 7.1 Overview
    2. 7.2 Functional Block Diagram
    3. 7.3 Feature Description
      1. 7.3.1 Enable (EN)
      2. 7.3.2 Output Automatic Discharge (RAD)
      3. 7.3.3 Reverse Current Protection (IRO)
      4. 7.3.4 Internal Current Limit (ISC)
      5. 7.3.5 Thermal Overload Protection (TSD)
      6. 7.3.6 Power-Good Output (PG)
    4. 7.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 7.4.1 Enable (EN)
      2. 7.4.2 Minimum Operating Input Voltage (VIN)
  8. 8 Applications and Implementation
    1. 8.1 Application Information
    2. 8.2 Typical Application
      1. 8.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 8.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
        1. 8.2.2.1 External Capacitors
        2. 8.2.2.2 Input Capacitor
        3. 8.2.2.3 Output Capacitor
        4. 8.2.2.4 Capacitor Characteristics
        5. 8.2.2.5 Remote Capacitor Operation
        6. 8.2.2.6 Power Dissipation
        7. 8.2.2.7 Estimating Junction Temperature
      3. 8.2.3 Application Curves
    3. 8.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 8.4 Layout
      1. 8.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 8.4.2 Layout Example
  9. 9 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 9.1 Documentation Support
      1. 9.1.1 Related Documentation
    2. 9.2 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    3. 9.3 Support Resources
    4. 9.4 Trademarks
  10. 10Electrostatic Discharge Caution
  11. 11Glossary
  12. 12Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

Package Options

Mechanical Data (Package|Pins)
Thermal pad, mechanical data (Package|Pins)
Orderable Information

8.2.2.2 Input Capacitor

An input capacitor is required for stability. The input capacitor must be at least equal to, or greater than, the output capacitor for good load-transient performance. A capacitor of at least 1 µF must be connected between the LP5912-EP IN pin and ground for stable operation over full load-current range. Having more output than input capacitance is acceptable, as long as the input is at least 1 µF.

The input capacitor must be located no more than 1 cm from the input pin and returned to a clean analog ground. Any good-quality ceramic, tantalum, or film capacitor can be used at the input.

Note:

To ensure stable operation, good PCB practices must be employed to minimize ground impedance and keep input inductance low. If these conditions cannot be met, or if long leads connect the battery or other power source to the LP5912-EP, increase the value of the input capacitor to at least 10 µF. Also, tantalum capacitors can suffer catastrophic failures resulting from surge current when connected to a low-impedance source of power (such as a battery or a very large capacitor). If a tantalum capacitor is used at the input, the capacitor must be verified by the manufacturer to have a surge current rating sufficient for the application. There are no requirements for the equivalent series resistance (ESR) on the input capacitor, but tolerance and temperature coefficient must be considered when selecting the capacitor to ensure the capacitance remains at 1 μF ±30% over the entire operating temperature range.