Texas Instruments provides a recommended layout and placement guide in the TPS60240DGKT datasheet, which includes guidelines for component placement, routing, and thermal considerations. Additionally, the TI website provides a layout checklist and a PCB thermal design guide to help ensure optimal performance.
The selection of the output capacitor depends on the specific application requirements, such as output voltage, current, and ripple. TI recommends using a low-ESR ceramic capacitor with a value between 1uF to 10uF. The datasheet provides a detailed explanation of the output capacitor selection process.
The TPS60240DGKT has an absolute maximum input voltage rating of 6.5V. However, the recommended operating input voltage range is 2.7V to 5.5V. Exceeding the absolute maximum rating can damage the device.
To ensure stability, TI recommends following the layout and placement guidelines, using a suitable output capacitor, and minimizing the loop area of the feedback network. Additionally, the datasheet provides a detailed explanation of the stability analysis and compensation techniques.
The typical startup time of the TPS60240DGKT is around 1ms, but this can vary depending on the input voltage, output voltage, and load current. The datasheet provides a detailed explanation of the startup behavior and timing.
TPS60240DGKT datasheet
by Texas Instruments
