ZHCSCK0C June 2014 – September 2021 TPS55340-Q1
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The high switching frequency of the TPS55340-Q1 device demands high-speed rectification for optimum efficiency. Ensure that the average current rating and peak current rating of the diode exceed the average output current and peak inductor current. In addition, the reverse breakdown voltage of the diode must exceed the regulated output voltage. The diode must also be rated for the power dissipated, which is calculated using Equation 28.
In this conservative design example, the selected diode is rated for the maximum output current of 2.13 A. During normal operation with 800-mA output current and assuming a Schottky diode drop of 0.5 V, the diode must be capable of dissipating 400 mW. The recommended minimum ratings for this design are a 40-V, 3-A diode. However, to improve the flexibility of this design, a Diodes Inc. B540-13-F in an SMC package with voltage and current ratings of 40 V and 5 A was selected for this design.