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SNVS487E –DECEMBER 2006–REVISED JANUARY 2015
Typical Applications (continued)
8.2.1.2 Detailed Design Procedure
8.2.1.2.1 Selecting the External Capacitors
The LM27313 requires ceramic capacitors at the input and output to accommodate the peak switching currents
the part needs to operate. Electrolytic capacitors have resonant frequencies which are below the switching
frequency of the device, and therefore can not provide the currents needed to operate. Electrolytics may be used
in parallel with the ceramics for bulk charge storage which will improve transient response.
When selecting a ceramic capacitor, only X5R and X7R dielectric types should be used. Other types such as
Z5U and Y5F have such severe loss of capacitance due to effects of temperature variation and applied voltage,
they may provide as little as 20% of rated capacitance in many typical applications. Always consult capacitor
manufacturer’s data curves before selecting a capacitor. High-quality ceramic capacitors can be obtained from
Taiyo-Yuden, AVX, and Murata.
8.2.1.2.2 Selecting the Output Capacitor
A single ceramic capacitor of value 4.7 µF to 10 µF provides sufficient output capacitance for most applications.
For output voltages below 10 V, a 10 µF capacitance is required. If larger amounts of capacitance are desired for
improved line support and transient response, tantalum capacitors can be used in parallel with the ceramics.
Aluminum electrolytics with ultra low ESR such as Sanyo Oscon can be used, but are usually prohibitively
expensive. Typical AI electrolytic capacitors are not suitable for switching frequencies above
500 kHz due to significant ringing and temperature rise due to self-heating from ripple current. An output
capacitor with excessive ESR can also reduce phase margin and cause instability.
8.2.1.2.3 Selecting the Input Capacitor
An input capacitor is required to serve as an energy reservoir for the current which must flow into the inductor
each time the switch turns ON. This capacitor must have extremely low ESR and ESL, so ceramic must be used.
We recommend a nominal value of 2.2 µF, but larger values can be used. Because this capacitor reduces the
amount of voltage ripple seen at the input pin, it also reduces the amount of EMI passed back along that line to
other circuitry.
8.2.1.2.4 Feed-Forward Compensation
Although internally compensated, the feed-forward capacitor Cf is required for stability (see Equation 1). Adding
this capacitor puts a zero in the loop response of the converter. Without it, the regulator loop can oscillate. The
recommended frequency for the zero fz should be approximately 8 kHz. Cf can be calculated using the formula:
Cf = 1 / (2 x πx R1 x fz) (1)
8.2.1.2.5 Selecting Diodes
The external diode used in the typical application should be a Schottky diode. If the switch voltage is less than
15V, a 20V diode such as the MBR0520 is recommended. If the switch voltage is between 15 V and 25 V, a 30-
V diode such as the MBR0530 is recommended. If the switch voltage exceeds 25V, a 40V diode such as the
MBR0540 should be used.
The MBR05xx series of diodes are designed to handle a maximum average current of 500 mA. For applications
with load currents to 800 mA, a Microsemi UPS5817 can be used.
8.2.1.2.6 Setting the Output Voltage
The output voltage is set using the external resistors R1 and R2 (see Equation 2). A value of 13.3 kΩis
recommended for R2 to establish a divider current of approximately 92 µA. R1 is calculated using the formula:
R1 = R2 x ( (VOUT / VFB)−1 ) (2)
8.2.1.2.7 Duty Cycle
The maximum duty cycle of the switching regulator determines the maximum boost ratio of output-to-input
voltage that the converter can attain in continuous mode of operation. The duty cycle for a given boost
application is defined as:
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