Frequently Asked Questions
1. Oscillation on A/TL431, TLV/H431, A/TL431LI
One common question always regards oscillation and stability of '431 like devices. The architecture of the TL431 was designed over 30 years ago. The architecture naturally has a instability region that should be avoided or else oscillation will occur. This is heavily dependent on the CLoad and Ika and thus choosing an appropriate CLoad will help '431 devices avoid oscillation.
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Understanding Stability Boundary Conditions Charts in TL431, TL432 DataSheet
Designing with the "Advanced" TL431, ATL431
Designing With the Improved TL431LI
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