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Selecting the Output Capacitor
The output capacitor keeps the output voltage
ripple small and ensures feedback loop stability.
The output capacitor impedance should be low at
the switching frequency. Ceramic capacitors with
X5R or X7R dielectrics are recommended for
their low ESR characteristics. For most
applications, a 2.2µF ceramic capacitor will be
sufficient.
PC Board Layout Considerations
The high current paths (VSS, VDD and SW)
should be placed very close to the device with
short, direct and wide traces. The input capacitor
needs to be as close as possible to the VDD and
VSS pins. The external feedback resistors should
be placed next to the FB pin. Keep the switch
node traces short and away from the feedback
network.