PCB Layout of a Step-Up DC-DC Converter – Introduction

This chapter, ” PCB Layout of a Step-Up DC/DC Converter,” describes the following.

• ・The Importance of PCB Layout Design
• ・Current Paths in Step-up DC-DC Converters
• ・PCB Layout Procedure
• ・Placement of Input Capacitors
• ・Placement of Output Capacitors and Freewheel Diodes
• ・Inductor Placement
• ・Placement of Thermal Vias
• ・Feedback Path Wiring
• ・Ground
• ・Layout for Synchronous Rectification Designs
• ・Resistance and Inductance of Copper Foil
• ・Relationship Between Corner Wiring and Noise
• ・Summary

For the PCB layout of a step-down DC/DC converter, please refer to “PCB Layout of a DC/DC Converter” in the DC/DC Design section of Tech Web Basic Knowledge.