Texas Instruments provides a recommended PCB layout in the application note SLUA365, which includes guidelines for component placement, trace routing, and grounding to minimize EMI.
The input capacitor should be chosen based on the input voltage ripple requirement, output current, and operating frequency. A general guideline is to use a capacitor with a capacitance value of at least 10uF and a voltage rating of 1.5 to 2 times the input voltage.
The maximum ambient temperature rating for the UCC2946PWTRG4 is 85°C, but it can be derated to 70°C for high-reliability applications.
No, the UCC2946PWTRG4 is designed for input voltages up to 24V. For high-voltage applications, consider using a different device such as the UCC2947 or UCC2948, which can handle input voltages up to 40V or 60V respectively.
Texas Instruments provides a troubleshooting guide in the application note SLUA366, which includes steps to identify and resolve common issues with the UCC2946PWTRG4, including output voltage instability, overheating, and input voltage undershoot.