LM5164: How to select the capacitance value of Cout (output capacitor) for LM5164? And what is the correct calculation formula?

JANE CHEN

Part Number: LM5164

In Section 7.2 (Typical Examples) of the datasheet, it states that Vout = 12V and Cout = 47uF. However, according to the formula provided in Section 7.2.2.4, when working backwards from the noted parameters, it results in Vout being approximately 5V with Cout = 22uF, which is clearly incorrect. How should the correct formula be applied to calculate the value of 47uF?

In an application solution, the calculation results in a Cout of only approximately 1.6uF, which differs significantly from the actual configuration of 4 parallel 22uF capacitors. What is the appropriate value for Cout in this case? Additionally, is it recommended to use multiple capacitors in parallel as Cout?

2 个月前

0 Taylor 2 个月前

TI__Mastermind 38155 points

Hi,

We have received your post and the investigation will take some time. Thank you for your patience.

+1 Taylor 2 个月前回复 Taylor

TI__Mastermind 38155 points

Hi,

The Formula is correct, its evaluation for the values used is a little off.

Kindly use the excel tool LM5163-LM5164DESIGN-CALC Calculation tool | TI.com to calculate Cout_min.

Higher capacitor value is chosen to have a good margin even after the DC bias effect/ derating of the capacitance value. For example, the derating of capacitance value [ceramic capacitors] of 25V rated 22uF capacitor can be ~60% at 12V.

Also, usually Cout is chosen to have a good margin over worst case minimum capacitance value to reduce overshoot during load transient.

0 JANE CHEN 2 个月前回复 Taylor

Prodigy 60 points

Thanks for your quick reply.

I used the design tool you mentioned, and the calculated output capacitor Vout is 33uF. However, the design diagram on the right uses two 22uF capacitors in parallel.

Could you please tell me why this is the case? Should I use two 22uF capacitors in parallel when designing?

0 JANE CHEN 2 个月前回复 Taylor

Prodigy 60 points

Hi,

Thanks for your quick reply.

I used the design tool you mentioned, and the calculated output capacitor Vout is 33uF. However, the design diagram on the right uses two 22uF capacitors in parallel.

Could you please tell me why this is the case? Should I use two 22uF capacitors in parallel when designing?

0 Taylor 2 个月前回复 JANE CHEN

TI__Mastermind 38155 points

Please follow the approach with your parameters taking into account DC bias effects of ceramics, thanks.

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LM5164: How to select the capacitance value of Cout (output capacitor) for LM5164? And what is the correct calculation formula?