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Application Notes
1. Selecting External Components
(1) Choke coil L1
To maintain the stable operation of the regulator, choke coil L1
should be selected appropriately.
When selecting choke coil L1, consider the following:
a) Suitable for a switching regulator
Do not use a coil as a noise filter because it generates e xcess
heat.
b) Appropriate inductance
The greater the inductance of the choke coil, the smaller the
output ripple voltage. However, the size of the coil increases
large as the inductance increases. If the inductance is low, a
greater peak current flows to the IC and loss increases . This
is not favorable for stable operation.
The standard external circuit shows reference inductance val-
ues suitable for stable operation. However, the appropriate
inductance may also be calculated as follows:
L= (VIN–VO)•VO
∆IL•VIN•f
Where, ∆IL indicates the ripple current of the choke coil that
is roughly set as follows:
• If the output current is close to the maximum r ating (3 A) of
SI-8000S
Ripple current = output current × 0.2 to 0.3
• If the output current is about 1.0A or less
Ripple current = output current × 0.3 to 0.4
c) Satisfying the rated current
The rated current of a choke coil must be greater than the
maximum load current. Note that the inductance decreases
drastically and an excess current flo ws if the load current ex-
ceeds the rated current of the coil.
d) Good DC current superposition characteristics
The current flowing through a chok e coil is a triangular wa ve-
form current superimposed on a DC current equal to the load
current. The coil inductance decreases as the load current
increases. In general, the coil can be used until the induc-
tance drops to 50% of the rated v alue. Use this as the refer-
ence value f or selection.
100%
50%
I
O
(max.)
Inductance
Load current
e) Less noise
A drum-type open magnetic core coil can affect peripheral
circuits with noise because the flux passes outside the coil.
To avoid this problem, use a toroidal, EI, or EE type closed
magnetic core coil.
●SI-8000S Series
(2) Input capacitor C1
Input capacitor C1 operates as a bypass capacitor in the input
circuit.
When selecting input capacitor C1, consider the following:
a) The breakdown voltage is higher than the maximum input volt-
age.
b) Satisfies the allowable ripple current
Exceeding the ratings of this capacitor or using it without de-
rating ma y reduce its service life and also cause the regulator
to malfunction. Therefore, an input capacitor with a sufficient
margin should be selected. With the SI-8000S Series, the
eff ectiv e ripple current Irms flowing to the input capacitor can
be calculated approximately as follows:
Irms 1.2 × VO × IO
VIN
(3) Output capacitor C2
Output capacitor C2 operates as a smoothing capacitor f or switch-
ing output. The output ripple voltage from the regulator is deter-
mined by the product of the pulsating current part ∆IL (=C2 charge-
discharge current) of the choke coil current and the equivalent
series resistance ESR of the output capacitor C2.
Vrip=∆IL•C2ESR
Therefore, a capacitor of low equivalent series resistance ESR
should be selected to reduce the output ripple voltage. It is rec-
ommended to select a lo w-impedance capacitor intended for use
with s witching regulators as C2.
(4) Diode D1
Use a Schottky barrier diode for D1. If you use a gener al rectifier
diode or fast recover y diode, the IC may be damaged. (Sanken
RK46 recommended)
2. Cautions on Pattern Design
(1) Large current line
Since a large current flows through the bold lines in the standard
external circuit make the pattern as wide and as short as pos-
sible.
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SI-8000S
V
IN
GND
C
1
C
2
L
1
D
1
V
OUT
GND
++
(2) Input capacitor
Place the input capacitor C1 and output capacitor C2 as close to
the IC as possible. Since a large current flows through the lead
wires of the input and output capacitors to charge and discharge
them quickly, minimize the lead wire length. The pattern around
the capacitors should also be minimized.
C
1
. C
2
.
C
1
. C
2
.
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Example of bad pattern Example of good pattern