Datasheet
LTC3557/LTC3557-1
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OPERATION
The inductor value also has an effect on Burst Mode
operation. Lower inductor values will cause Burst Mode
switching frequency to increase.
Table 3 shows several inductors that work well with the
step-down switching regulators. These inductors offer a
good compromise in current rating, DCR and physical
size. Consult each manufacturer for detailed information
on their entire selection of inductors.
Step-Down Switching Regulator Input/Output
Capacitor Selection
Low ESR (equivalent series resistance) ceramic capacitors
should be used at both step-down switching regulator
outputs as well as at each step-down switching regulator
input supply. Only X5R or X7R ceramic capacitors should
be used because they retain their capacitance over wider
voltage and temperature ranges than other ceramic types.
A 10F output capacitor is suffi cient for the step-down
switching regulator outputs. For good transient response
and stability the output capacitor for step-down switching
regulators should retain at least 4F of capacitance over
operating temperature and bias voltage. Each switching
regulator input supply should be bypassed with a 2.2F
capacitor. Consult with capacitor manufacturers for
detailed information on their selection and specifi cations
of ceramic capacitors. Many manufacturers now offer
very thin (<1mm tall) ceramic capacitors ideal for use in
height-restricted designs. Table 4 shows a list of several
ceramic capacitor manufacturers.
Table 4. Ceramic Capacitor Manufacturers
AVX www.avxcorp.com
Murata www.murata.com
Taiyo Yuden www.t-yuden.com
Vishay Siliconix www.vishay.com
TDK www.tdk.com
Table 3. Recommended Inductors for Step-Down Switching Regulators
INDUCTOR TYPE L (μH) MAX I
DC
(A) MAX DCR (Ω)
SIZE in mm
(L × W × H) MANUFACTURER
DE2818C
D312C
DE2812C
4.7
3.3
4.7
3.3
4.7
3.3
1.25
1.45
0.79
0.90
1.2
1.4
0.072
0.053
0.24
0.20
0.13*
0.105*
3.0 × 2.8 × 1.8
3.0 × 2.8 × 1.8
3.6 × 3.6 × 1.2
3.6 × 3.6 × 1.2
3.0 × 2.8 × 1.2
3.0 × 2.8 × 1.2
Toko
www.toko.com
CDRH3D16
CDRH2D11
CLS4D09
4.7
3.3
4.7
3.3
4.7
0.9
1.1
0.5
0.6
0.75
0.11
0.085
0.17
0.123
0.19
4.0 × 4.0 × 1.8
4.0 × 4.0 × 1.8
3.2 × 3.2 × 1.2
3.2 × 3.2 × 1.2
4.9 × 4.9 ×
1.0
Sumida
www.sumida.com
SD3118
SD3112
SD12
SD10
4.7
3.3
4.7
3.3
4.7
3.3
4.7
3.3
1.3
1.59
0.8
0.97
1.29
1.42
1.08
1.31
0.162
0.113
0.246
0.165
0.117*
0.104*
0.153*
0.108*
3.1 × 3.1 × 1.8
3.1 × 3.1 × 1.8
3.1 × 3.1 × 1.2
3.1 × 3.1 × 1.2
5.2 × 5.2 × 1.2
5.2 × 5.2 × 1.2
5.2 × 5.2 × 1.0
5.2 × 5.2 × 1.0
Cooper
www.cooperet.com
LPS3015 4.7
3.3
1.1
1.3
0.2
0.13
3.0 × 3.0 × 1.5
3.0 × 3.0 × 1.5
Coil Craft
www.coilcraft.com
*Typical DCR