Data Sheet
ADP1878/ADP1879
LAYOUT CONSIDERATIONS
The performance of a dc-to-dc converter depends highly on
Figure 86 shows the schematic of a typical ADP1878/ADP1879
how the voltage and current paths are configured on the printed
used for a high current application. Blue traces denote high current
circuit board (PCB). Optimizing the placement of sensitive
analog and power components are essential to minimize output
pathways. VIN, PGND, and VOUT traces should be wide and
possibly replicated, descending down into the multiple layers.
ripple, maintain tight regulation specifications, and reduce
Vias should populate, mainly around the positive and negative
PWM jitter and electromagnetic interference.
terminals of the input and output capacitors, alongside the source
of Q1/Q2, the drain of Q3/Q4, and the inductor.
HIGH VOLTAGE INPUT
VIN = 12V
JP3
CVIN
22µF
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
C9
22µF 22µF 22µF 22µF 22µF
N/A
N/A
CPAR
53pF
CC
430pF
RC
57kΩ
VREG
VOUT
R7 10kΩ
RTOP 2kΩ
RBOT
1kΩ
C2
0.1µF
RRES
100kΩ
C1
1µF
1
ADP1878/
ADP1879
VIN
BST
14
CBST
100nF
Q1
2 COMP
SW 13
3 EN
DRVH 12
4 FB
PGND 11
Q3
5 GND
6 RES
DRVL 10
5kΩ
PGOOD 9
VREG
7 VREG
SS 8
CSS
34nF
Q2
1.0µH
VOUT = 1.8V, 15A
RSNB
Q4
2Ω
CSNB
1.5nF
C20 + C21 + C22 + C23 +
270µF 270µF 270µF 270µF
C24 + C25 + C26 + C27 + C14 TO C19
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A N/A
MURATA: (HIGH VOLTAGE INPUT CAPACITORS)
22µF, 25V, X7R, 1210 GRM32ER71E226KE15L
PANASONIC: (OUTPUT CAPACITORS)
270µF, SP-SERIES, 4V, 7mΩ, EEFUE0G271LR
INFINEON FETs:
BSC042N03MS G (LOWER SIDE)
BSC080N03MS G (UPPER SIDE)
WÜRTH INDUCTORS:
1µH, 3.8mΩ, 16A, 7443552100
Figure 86. ADP1878 High Current Evaluation Board Schematic (Blue Traces Indicate High Current Paths)
SENSITIVE ANALOG
COMPONENTS
LOCATED FAR
FROM NOISY
POWER SECTION
SEPARATE ANALOG
GROUND PLANE FOR
COMPENSATION AND
FEEDBACK RESISTORS
INPUT CAPACITORS
ARE MOUNTED CLOSE
TO DRAIN OF Q1/Q2
AND SOURCE OF Q3/Q4
OUTPUT
CAPACITORS
ARE MOUNTED
AT RIGHTMOST
AREA OF
EVALUATION
BOARD
Figure 87. Overall Layout of the ADP1878/ADP1879 High Current Evaluation Board
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