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APL5605
Application Information
Input Capacitor
The APL5605 requires proper input capacitors to supply
surge current during stepping load transients to prevent
the input rail from dropping. Because the parasitic induc-
tor from the voltage sources or other bulk capacitors to
the VIN limits the slew rate of the surge current, place the
Input capacitors near VIN as close as possible. Input
capacitors should be larger than 0.82µF.
Output Capacitor
The APL5605 needs a proper output capacitor to main-
tain circuit stability and to improve transient response
over temperature and current. In order to insure the cir-
cuit stability, the proper output capacitor value should be
larger than 1µF. With X5R and X7R dielectrics, 2.2 µF is
sufficient at all operating temperatures. Maximum output
capacitor should be less than 330µF to insure the sys-
tem can be powered on effectively.
Operation Region and Power Dissipation
The APL5605 maximum power dissipation depends on
the thermal resistance and temperature difference be-
tween the die junction and ambient air. The power dissi-
pation PD across the device is:
JA
AJ
D)TT(
Pθ−
=
where (TJ-TA) is the temperature difference between the
junction and ambient air. θJA is the thermal resistance
between Junction and ambient air. Assuming the TA=25οC
and maximum TJ=150οC (typical thermal limit threshold),
the maximum power dissipation is calculated as:
PD(max)=(150-25)/80
= 1.56(W)
For normal operation, do not exceed the maximum junc-
tion temperature rating of TJ = 125οC. The calculated
power dissipation should less than:
PD =(125-25)/80
= 1.25(W)
PCB Layout Considerations
Figure 1 illustrates the layout. Below is a checklist for
your layout:
1. Please place the input capacitors close to the VIN
2. Ceramic capacitors for load must be placed near the
load as close as possible
3. To place APL5605 and output capacitors near the load
is good for performance.
4. Large current paths, the bold lines in figure 1, must
have wide tracks.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Optimum performance can only be achieved when the
device is mounted on a PC board according to the SOP-8
Board Layout diagram.
The GND provides an electrical connection to ground and
channels heat away. Connect the GND to ground by us-
ing a large pad or ground plane.
VIN
VOUT
GND
APL5605
CIN
COUT
VIN
VOUT
EN
VEN
VSET VSET
Recommanded Minimum Footprint
0.212
0.072
0.050
0.024
1 2 3 4
8 7 6 5
Unit : Inch
SOP-8
GND
VOUT
VIN
GND
CIN
COUT
For dissipating heat