
LM2757
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SNVS536F –OCTOBER 2007–REVISED JULY 2015
Much like the relationship between the output capacitance and output voltage ripple, input capacitance has a
dominant and first-order effect on input ripple magnitude. Increasing (decreasing) the input capacitance results in
a proportional decrease (increase) in input voltage ripple. Input voltage, output current, and flying capacitance
also affects input ripple levels to some degree.
In typical high-current applications, a 1-µF low-ESR ceramic capacitor is recommended on the input. Different
input capacitance values can be used to reduce ripple, shrink the solution size, and/or cut the cost of the
solution. But changing the input capacitor may also require changing the flying capacitor and/or output capacitor
to maintain good overall circuit performance. Performance of the LM2757 with different capacitor setups is
discussed in Recommended Capacitance.
9.2.1.2.4 Flying Capacitors
The flying capacitors (C1, C2) transfer charge from the input to the output. Flying capacitance can impact both
output current capability and ripple magnitudes. If flying capacitance is too small, the LM2757 may not be able to
regulate the output voltage when load currents are high. On the other hand, if the flying capacitance is too large,
the flying capacitor might overwhelm the input and output capacitors, resulting in increased input and output
ripple.
In typical high-current applications, 0.47-µF low-ESR ceramic capacitors are recommended for the flying
capacitors. Polarized capacitors (tantalum, aluminum electrolytic, etc.) must not be used for the flying capacitor,
as they could become reverse-biased during LM2757 operation.
9.2.1.2.5 Recommended Capacitance
The data in Table 4 can be used to assist in the selection of capacitance for each node that best balances
solution size and cost with the electrical requirements of the application.
As previously discussed, input and output ripple voltages varies with output current and input voltage. The
numbers provided show expected ripple voltage with VIN = 3.6 V and a load current of 200 mA at 5-V output, 100
mA at 4.5-V output, and 100 mA at 4.1-V output. Table 4 offers a first look at approximate ripple levels and
provides a comparison of different capacitance configurations, but is not intended to ensure performance. With
any capacitance configuration chosen, always verify that the performance of the ripple waveforms are suitable for
the intended application. The same capacitance value must be used for all the flying capacitors. For output
regulation performance with different capacitor configurations, please refer to the output voltage vs. input voltage
graphs in Typical Characteristics. The output voltage regulation is typically better when using capacitors with a
higher capacitance value and a higher voltage bias rating than the nominal voltage applied to them, as can be
seen in the graphs, but this may have an impact in capacitor case size. For typical high-current small solution
size applications, 1-µF capacitance X5R temperature characteristic rating 0402 (C1005) case size and 10-V bias
or higher capacitors can be used for the input, output and flying capacitors. According to current capacitor
offerings, there are no capacitors in the 0201 (C0603) case size that satisfy the minimum capacitance
requirements of the LM2757 circuit. When selecting capacitors, those with the highest voltage bias rating
available from the capacitor supplier are preferred.
Table 4. LM2757 Performance With Different Capacitor Configurations(1)
CAPACITOR CONFIGURATION 5-V, 200-mA OUTPUT 4.5-V, 100-mA OUTPUT 4.1-V, 100-mA OUTPUT
(VIN = 3.6 V) RIPPLE (mV)(typical) RIPPLE (mV) (typical) RIPPLE (mV)(typical)
CIN = 1 µF, COUT = 1 µF, C1and C2= 0.47 µF 32 12 11
CIN = 0.68 µF, COUT = 1 µF, C1and C2= 0.47 µF 32 11 11
CIN = 0.68 µF, COUT = 0.47 µF, C1and C2= 0.47 µF 51 151 15
CIN = 0.68 µF, COUT = 0.47 µF, C1and C2= 0.22 µF 53 181 18
(1) Refer to the text in Recommended Capacitance for detailed information on the data in this table.
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