SLVS351R September   2002  – January 2026 TPS796

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 Typical Characteristics
  7. 6 Detailed Description
    1. 6.1 Overview
    2. 6.2 Functional Block Diagrams
    3. 6.3 Feature Description
      1. 6.3.1 Active Discharge (New Chip)
      2. 6.3.2 Shutdown
      3. 6.3.3 Start-Up
      4. 6.3.4 Undervoltage Lockout (UVLO)
      5. 6.3.5 Regulator Protection
        1. 6.3.5.1 Current Limit
        2. 6.3.5.2 Thermal Shutdown
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 6.4.1 Normal Operation
      2. 6.4.2 Dropout Operation
      3. 6.4.3 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 Feed-forward Capacitor (CFF)
      4. 7.1.4 Adjustable Configuration
      5. 7.1.5 Load Transient Response
      6. 7.1.6 Dropout Voltage
        1. 7.1.6.1 Exiting Dropout
      7. 7.1.7 Noise Reduction Pin (Legacy Chip)
      8. 7.1.8 Power Dissipation (PD)
    2. 7.2 Typical Application
      1. 7.2.1 Design Requirements
      2. 7.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
      3. 7.2.3 Application Curves
      4. 7.2.4 Best Design Practices
    3. 7.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 7.4 Layout
      1. 7.4.1 Layout Guidelines
        1. 7.4.1.1 Board Layout Recommendation to Improve PSRR and Noise Performance
        2. 7.4.1.2 Regulator Mounting
        3. 7.4.1.3 Estimating Junction Temperature
      2. 7.4.2 Layout Examples
  9. 8 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 8.1 Device Support
      1. 8.1.1 Development Support
        1. 8.1.1.1 Evaluation Modules
        2. 8.1.1.2 Spice Models
      2. 8.1.2 Device Nomenclature
    2. 8.2 Documentation Support
      1. 8.2.1 Related Documentation
    3. 8.3 Receiving Notification of Documentation Updates
    4. 8.4 Support Resources
    5. 8.5 Trademarks
    6. 8.6 Electrostatic Discharge Caution
    7. 8.7 Glossary
  10. 9 Revision History
  11. 10Mechanical, Packaging, and Orderable Information

7.1.2 Input and Output Capacitor Requirements

A 2.2μF or larger ceramic input bypass capacitor, connected between IN and GND and located close to the TPS796, is required for stability and improves transient response, noise rejection, and ripple rejection. A higher-value input capacitor can be necessary if large, fast-rise-time load transients are anticipated and the device is located several inches from the power source.

Like most low dropout regulators, the TPS796 requires an output capacitor connected between OUT and GND to stabilize the internal control loop. The minimum recommended capacitor is 1μF. Any 1μF or larger ceramic capacitor is suitable.