MP4459 – 1.5A, 4MHz, 36V STEP-DOWN CONVERTER

MP4459 Rev. 1.02

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12/24/2013

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PCB LAYOUT GUIDE

PCB layout is very important to achieve stable

operation. It is highly recommended to duplicate

EVB layout for optimum performance.

If change is necessary, please follow these

guidelines and take Figure 4 for reference.

1) Keep the path of switching current short

and minimize the loop area formed by Input

cap, high-side MOSFET and external

switching diode.

2) Bypass ceramic capacitors are suggested

3) Ensure all feedback connections are short

and direct. Place the feedback resistors

and compensation components as close to

the chip as possible.

4) Route SW away from sensitive analog

areas such as FB.

5) Connect IN, SW, and especially GND

respectively to a large copper area to cool

the chip to improve thermal performance

and long-term reliability.

C1

C3

R2

R1

L1

C4

C2

D1

VIN

EN

FREQ

GND

BST

SW

FB

COMP

MP4459

EN

R5

R6

R3

R4

MP4459 Typical Application Circuit

TOP Layer

Bottom Layer

Figure 4―MP4459 Typical Application Circuit and PCB Layout Guide

C4

C1

R1

GND

GND

Vin

Vo

SW

L1

C2

D1

R6

GND