SNVS036L April   2000  – June 2025 LM2670

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 – 3.3 V
    6. 5.6  Electrical Characteristics – 5 V
    7. 5.7  Electrical Characteristics – 12 V
    8. 5.8  Electrical Characteristics – ADJ
    9. 5.9  Electrical Characteristics – All Output Voltage Versions
    10. 5.10 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 Switch Output
      2. 6.3.2 Input
      3. 6.3.3 C Boost
      4. 6.3.4 Ground
      5. 6.3.5 SYNC
      6. 6.3.6 Feedback
      7. 6.3.7 ON/OFF
    4. 6.4 Device Functional Modes
      1. 6.4.1 Shutdown Mode
      2. 6.4.2 Active Mode
  8. 7 Application and Implementation
    1. 7.1 Application Information
      1. 7.1.1 Design Considerations
      2. 7.1.2 Inductor
      3. 7.1.3 Output Capacitor
      4. 7.1.4 Input Capacitor
      5. 7.1.5 Catch Diode
      6. 7.1.6 Boost Capacitor
      7. 7.1.7 Sync Components
      8. 7.1.8 Additional Application Information
    2. 7.2 Typical Applications
      1. 7.2.1 Typical Application for All Output Voltage Versions
        1. 7.2.1.1 Design Requirements
        2. 7.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 7.2.1.2.1 Capacitor Selection Guides
          2. 7.2.1.2.2 Inductor Selection Guides
          3. 7.2.1.2.3 Custom Design with WEBENCH® Tools
        3. 7.2.1.3 Application Curves
      2. 7.2.2 Fixed Output Voltage Application
        1. 7.2.2.1 Design Requirements
        2. 7.2.2.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 7.2.2.2.1 Capacitor Selection Guides
      3. 7.2.3 Adjustable Output Voltage Application
        1. 7.2.3.1 Design Requirements
        2. 7.2.3.2 Detailed Design Procedure
          1. 7.2.3.2.1 Capacitor Selection Guides
    3. 7.3 Power Supply Recommendations
    4. 7.4 Layout
      1. 7.4.1 Layout Guidelines
      2. 7.4.2 Layout Example
  9. 8 Device and Documentation Support
    1. 8.1 Device Support
      1. 8.1.1 Third-Party Products Disclaimer
      2. 8.1.2 Development Support
        1. 8.1.2.1 Custom Design with WEBENCH® Tools
    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
    1. 10.1 DAP (VSON Package)

7.1.6 Boost Capacitor

The boost capacitor creates a voltage used to overdrive the gate of the internal power MOSFET. This improves efficiency by minimizing the on resistance of the switch and associated power loss. For all applications, TI recommends using a 0.01-µF, 50-V ceramic capacitor.