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TLV1117 output issue

Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TLV1117, LMZ12002

Design circuit:

output :

  • Hi Ieroy,

    what is supplying the inputs of regulators? A DC/DC-switcher? Can you show us a scope plot of the input signals?

    Kai
  • Hi Leroy,

    In order to better assist you, will you also include Vin in the waveform? Please provide the resistors values for the resistor divider pair.

    Regards,
    Jason Song
  • Vin circuit

    Vin / 3.3V / 1.8V :

    and I used IC type :

    TLV1117-18IDCY (T5)

    TLV1117-33IDCY(TV)

    The ADJ/GND pin Connect to GND ~ it OK?

  • Hi Leroy,

    yes, connecting the ADJ/GND pin to GND is correct for the TLV1117 with fixed output voltage.

    I see two issues:

    1. The TLV1117 needs an output cap with an ESR between 0.2R and 10R to work stably. This is easiest achieved with an aluminium electrolytic. The ESR of a ceramic cap might be too small.

    2. I think the input ripple form the DC/DC-switcher is punching through the TLV1117 because of insufficient power supply rejection ratio (PSRR) of TLV1117 at the high switching frequency. So, I would recommend the introduce of a filter between the LMZ12002 and the TLV1117. Put a 10...22µH high current choke in front of the input cap of TLV1117. If you notice ringing add some series resistance to the choke.
    Even a simple high current ferrite bead could be sufficient as filter.

    What is your load current?

    Kai
  • Hi Leroy,

    Can you help to identify what are the yellow, red and blue in your scopshot?

    Regards,
    Jason Song