External Schottky diodes are required to
protect the CSP / CSN node by clamping the voltage during short circuit and open-circuit
transients. The Schottky diode must be selected based on the length of the cable harness
and the choice of output capacitor. TI recommends a Schottky diode with low forward
voltage drop at room-temperature and non-repetitive peak surge current rating of 10 A
for duration of 5 µs. The diodes from CSN to VIN and GND to CSN must be located close to
the pin.