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LDO Output Capacitor Selection: Why Bigger Isn't Always Better in Power Supply Design

In power supply design, there is a common engineering misconception regarding the selection of the LDO output capacitor: when faced with issues like high output ripple or poor load transient response,...

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Power Supply Capacitor Layout: Placement Rules for Bulk and Small Capacitors

Engineers often encounter hard-to-spot issues when debugging switch-mode power supplies, DC-DC converters, and LDO circuits. These issues typically stem from placing electrolytic or tantalum bulk capa...

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