Other Parts Discussed in Thread: LM2735
Hi TI
I am having trouble using the LM2623A to step up from 5V (USB) to 12V with output current up to 500mA.
The issues I am having are:
1) Large input current ripple causing big voltage ripple on the 5V input. The ripple is around 500mV pk-pk at 80-100kHz depending on the design/current load.
I believe this is caused by the gated oscillator design. How can I minimise this ripple?
2) Double switching/pulsing at higher currents
No matter what values of R4 and C5 I choose, at higher currents I get double switching and sometimes triple switching where the fet turns on and off very fast.
3) Current limiting early
I believe related to 2). and varies according to R4 and C5
4) Trouble choosing the correct R4 and C5 values
If I lower C5, then I can't achieve the output current I need. If I raise it, then I get more double/triple switching. The same applies to R4. I have tried many many variations and 4.7pF and 180k seem to work best.
5) Low efficiency
I am getting about 75-80% efficiency so the device and PCB is getting very hot. I believe this is related to the double switching at high currents.
This is my schematic:
Thank you for any help you can give.
Best regards
David