Application information

STOD13A

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Recommended PCB layout

The STOD13A is high frequency power switching device and therefore requires a proper

PCB layout in order to obtain the necessary stability and optimize line/load regulation and

output voltage ripple.

In order to minimize the ground noise, a common ground node for power ground and a

different one for analog ground must be used. In the recommended layout, the AGND node

connected by a separated layer routing on the bottom through vias.

The exposed pad is connected to AGND through vias.

Figure 12.

Top layer and silk-screen (top view, not to scale)