MP2360 – 1.8A, 24V, 1.4MHz STEP-DOWN CONVERTER
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Bottom Layer
Figure2PCB Layout
External Bootstrap Diode
An external bootstrap diode may enhance the
efficiency of the regulator, the applicable
conditions of external BST diode are:
z V
OUT
=5V or 3.3V; and
z Duty cycle is high: D=
IN
OUT
V
V
>65%
In these cases, an external BST diode is
recommended from the output of the voltage
regulator to BST pin, as shown in Fig.3
MP2360
SW
BST
C
L
BST
C
5V or 3.3V
OUT
External BST Diode
IN4148
Figure 3—Add Optional External Bootstrap
Diode to Enhance Efficiency
The recommended external BST diode is
IN4148, and the BST cap is 0.1~1µF.
Table 2—Suggested Surface Mount Inductors
Manufacturer Part Number Inductance(µH) Max DCR()
Current Rating
(A)
Dimensions
L x W x H (mm
3
)
Wurth Electronics 7447785004 4.7 0.060 2.5 5.9 x 6.2 x 3.3
Toko A916CY-4R7M 4.7 0.026 2.5 6.2 x 6.3 x 3.5
Coiltronics DR73-4R7 4.7 0.03 3 6.0 x 7.6 x 3.5