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Frequent questions

  • [FAQ] Is there an index where all App Notes relevant to BSR-LV are stored?

    I'm interested in learning more about technical content related to BSR-LV converters

  • [FAQ] How to understand the Absolute Maximum Ratings of the SW Node?

    The measured waveform of SW node in my applications seems to be exceeding the SW node voltage ratings mentioned in the datasheet. What can I do?

  • [FAQ] How can I design my application in a way to minimize the switching noise distributed in the power distribution network of the system?

    My application uses different DC/DC converters for powering different functional blocks of the system. How can I design my application in a way to minimize the switching noise distributed in the power distribution network of the system, and for example…

  • [FAQ] How do SOT23 and SOT563 packages thermal performance compare?

    Some TI converters are available in SOT 23-5, SOT23-6, and SOT563 packages. What are the trade-offs in terms of thermal performance when choosing the appropriate device for my application?

  • [FAQ] Will using a high switching frequency converter affect my efficiency at higher loads?

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TPS628512 I want to keep my solution size at a minimum, but I'm concerned about impacting the efficiency of my power supply by choosing a high switching frequency DC/DC converter.

  • [FAQ] How can I optimize the thermal performance of high power density buck converters?

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TPS62866 My high current application may be thermally limited and I'd like to understand how to optimize the thermal performance of the high power density buck converters - in particular, what needs to be considered in…

  • [FAQ] LM5066I: How to select Power MOSFET in Hot-Swap design ?

    Part Number: LM5066I How to select Power MOSFET in Hot-Swap design ?

  • [FAQ] How can I adapt my design when using pin-to-pin Gate Drivers with spec differences ?

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: UCC27289 Intro Typically, most ICs are available in industry standard packages such as SOIC and DFN. Even among competitors, many devices are designed to have the same pinout so they can be easily replaced or upgraded…

  • [FAQ] LM388x: How does the device behave if the EN toggles in the 120ms delay during incomplete power up/down?

    The assertion or de-assertion of EN between the 120ms period is not accepted. See waveforms below. Yellow is EN signal, Green is FLAG1 and Pink is FLAG3. A glitch of EN during the 120ms also does not reset the 120ms and is not accepted for the sequencing…

  • [FAQ] LM388x: What is the FLAG output of the LM388x if there is no voltage applied to VCC/VIN?

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: LM3880 , LM3881 The output will be high impedances. Figure 10 for the LM3880 datasheet and Figure 6 on the LM3881 datasheet shows FLAG following VCC. For more LM388x FAQ click or type the tag in the search bar [FAQ…

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