SLTS278J November 2010 – March 2020 PTH08T250W
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Electrolytic Capacitors
When using electrolytic capacitors, high quality, computer-grade electrolytic capacitors are recommended. Aluminum electrolytic capacitors provide adequate decoupling over the frequency range, 2 kHz to 150 kHz, and are suitable when ambient temperatures are above -20°C. For operation below -20°C, tantalum, ceramic, or OS-CON type capacitors are required.
Ceramic Capacitors
Above 150 kHz the performance of aluminum electrolytic capacitors is less effective. Multilayer ceramic capacitors have very low ESR and a resonant frequency higher than the bandwidth of the regulator. They can be used to reduce the reflected ripple current at the input as well as improve the transient response of the output.
Tantalum, Polymer-Tantalum Capacitors
Tantalum type capacitors may only be used on the output bus, and are recommended for applications where the ambient operating temperature is less than 0°C. The AVX TPS series and Kemet capacitor series are suggested over many other tantalum types due to their lower ESR, higher rated surge, power dissipation, and ripple current capability. Tantalum capacitors that have no stated ESR or surge current rating are not recommended for power applications.