8.1.1 Recommended Capacitor Types

The choice of capacitor types is flexible as long as the minimum derated capacitor values and capacitor voltage ratings are met.

Based on the system design requirements, TI recommends that greater than the minimum capacitor values and voltage ratings, as well as better than minimum-required dielectric materials for all device capacitors, be specified to ensure optimal performance. Chose the correct high-voltage, safety-rated cap-drop capacitor, C_S, as required by the application. Regardless of the capacitor types selected, the effective capacitance varies with operating voltage, temperature, and time. Follow the manufacturer recommendations for component derating.