ZHCSPP3 July 2022 TPS563300
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The PCB layout of any DC/DC converter is critical to the optimal performance of the design. Bad PCB layout can disrupt the operation of a good schematic design. Even if the converter regulates correctly, bad PCB layout can mean the difference between a robust design and one that cannot be mass produced. Furthermore, the EMI performance of the converter is dependent on the PCB layout to a great extent. In a buck converter, the most critical PCB feature is the loop formed by the input capacitors and power ground, as shown in Figure 8-22. This loop carries large transient currents that can cause large transient voltages when reacting with the trace inductance. These unwanted transient voltages disrupt the proper operation of the converter. Because of this, the traces in this loop must be wide and short, and the loop area as small as possible to reduce the parasitic inductance.
TI recommends a 2-layer board with 2-oz copper thickness of top and bottom layer, and proper layout provides low current conduction impedance, proper shielding, and lower thermal resistance. Figure 8-23 and Figure 8-24 show the recommended layouts for the critical components of the TPS563300.