TPS542951_15 Datasheet, PDF (15/29 Pages) Texas Instruments – 2A/3A Dual Channel Synchronous Step-Down Switcher with Integrated FET

TPS542951
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SLVSBI4B – JULY 2012 – REVISED OCTOBER 2013
Bootstrap Capacitor Selection
A 0.1 µF ceramic capacitors must be connected between the VBSTx and SWx pins for proper operation. It is
recommended to use ceramic capacitors with a dielectric of X5R or better.
VREG5 Capacitor Selection
A 1 µF ceramic capacitor must be connected between the VREG5 and GND pins for proper operation. It is
recommended to use a ceramic capacitor with a dielectric of X5R or better.
Thermal Information
This 16-pin PWP package incorporates an exposed thermal pad. The thermal pad must be soldered directly to
the printed circuit board (PCB). After soldering, the PCB is used as a heatsink. In addition, through the use of
thermal vias, the thermal pad can be attached directly to the appropriate copper plane shown in the electrical
schematic for the device, or alternatively, can be attached to a special heatsink structure designed into the PCB.
This design optimizes the heat transfer from the integrated circuit (IC).
For additional information on the exposed thermal pad and how to use the advantage of its heat dissipating
abilities, refer to the Technical Brief, PowerPAD™ Thermally Enhanced Package, Texas Instruments Literature
No. SLMA002 and Application Brief, PowerPAD™ Made Easy, Texas Instruments Literature No. SLMA004.
The exposed thermal pad dimensions for this package are shown in the following illustration.
Figure 25. Thermal Pad Dimensions
Layout Considerations
1. Keep the input current loop as small as possible. And avoid the input switching current through the thermal
pad.
2. Keep the SW node as physically small and short as possible to minimize parasitic capacitance and
inductance and to minimize radiated emissions.
3. Keep analog and non-switching components away from switching components.
4. Make a single point connection from the signal ground to power ground.
5. Do not allow switching currents to flow under the device.
6. Keep the pattern lines for VINx and PGNDx broad.
7. Exposed pad of device must be soldered to PGND.
8. VREG5 capacitor should be placed near the device, and connected to GND.
9. Output capacitors should be connected with a broad pattern to the PGND.
10. Voltage feedback loops should be as short as possible, and preferably with ground shields.
11. Kelvin connections should be brought from the output to the feedback pin of the device.
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