SLVAFJ3 september   2023 LM5177 , LM51772

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2.   Abstract
3.   Trademarks
4. 1Importance of DC-DC Power Supply Layout
5. 2Steps for a Good Layout
   1. 2.1 Identifying Critical Circuit Paths
   2. 2.2 Optimizing Hot Loops in the Power Stage
   3. 2.3 Separating Differential Sense Lines From Power Planes
      1. 2.3.1 Using Net Ties to Separate Routing
   4. 2.4 Routing Gate-Drive and Return Paths
   5. 2.5 Controller Layout
   6. 2.6 Separate AGND and PGND
   7. 2.7 Thermal Vias
6. 3Tips for Layout Optimization
7. 4Layout Example
8. 5Summary
9. 6References

Layout Optimization of 4-Switch Buck-Boost Converters