The datasheet provides general guidelines for layout and placement, but it's recommended to follow Linear Technology's application note AN140 'Layout and Grounding Techniques for Switching Regulators' for specific guidance on minimizing noise and ensuring optimal performance.
The output voltage accuracy can be calculated by considering the internal reference voltage accuracy, the resistor tolerance, and the gain error. The datasheet provides formulas and examples to help with this calculation.
The datasheet does not specify a maximum capacitive load, but it's recommended to follow the guidelines in the application note AN72 'Driving Capacitive Loads with Linear Regulators' to ensure stable operation.
The datasheet specifies an operating temperature range of -40°C to 125°C, but it's recommended to derate the output current and voltage according to the thermal characteristics and reliability data provided in the datasheet.
Linear Technology provides an application note AN131 'Troubleshooting Switching Regulator Systems' that provides guidance on troubleshooting common issues with switching regulators, including oscillation and instability.