APPLICATIO S I FOR ATIO
COUT = 4.7µF CERAMIC, CASE SIZE 0805
COUT = 10µF CERAMIC, CASE SIZE 1206
COUT = 47µF, ESR ≅ 0.080Ω (SANYO POSCAP 6TPA47M)
C CASE
COUT = 100µF, ESR ≅ 0.150Ω (TANTALUM AVX
TPSC107M006R0150) C CASE
VOUT
20mV/DIV
ILOAD
100mA/DIV
0
COUT = 100µF TANTALUM AND 2.2µF CERAMIC
Figure 3. Transient Load Response of the LT1616
LT1616
VIN
10V
5
VIN
1
BOOST
LT1616
4
SHDN
6
SW
GND
FB
2
3
10µH
COUT
VOUT
3.3V
22Ω
33Ω
1616 F04
Figure 4. Circuit Used for Transient Load Test Shown in Figure 3
Regardless of which capacitor or combination of capaci-
tors you choose, you should do transient load tests to
evaluate the circuit’s stability. Avoid capacitors or combi-
nations that result in a ringing response. Problems may
occur if the output capacitance is very low or if a high value
inductor is used in combination with a large value, low
ESR capacitor.
The high performance (low ESR), small size and robust-
ness of ceramic capacitors make them the preferred type
for LT1616 applications. However, all ceramic capacitors
are not the same. Many of the higher value capacitors use
poor dielectrics with high temperature and voltage
coefficients. In particular, Y5V types should be regarded
with suspicion. Stick with X7R and X5R types. Don’t be
afraid to run them at their rated voltage. Table 2 lists
several capacitor manufacturers.
Catch Diode
A 0.5A Schottky diode is recommended for the catch diode
D1. The ON Semiconductor MBR0530 is a good choice; it
is rated for 0.5A forward current and a maximum reverse
voltage of 30V. For circuits with VIN less than 20V, the
MBR0520L can be used. Other suitable diodes are the
Zetex ZHCS500TR and ZHCS750TR, and various versions
of the 1N5818.
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