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Application Note 136June 2012PCB Layout Considerations for Non-Isolated Switching Power SuppliesHenry J. ZhangIntroductionThe best news when you power up a prototype supply board for the very first time is when it not only works, but also runs quiet and cool. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. A common problem of switching power supplies is “unstable” switching waveforms. Sometimes, waveform jittering is so pronounced that audible noise can be heard from the magnetic components. If the problem is related to the printed circuit board (PCB) layout, identifying the cause can be difficult. This is why proper PCB layout at the early stage of a switching supply design is very critical. Its importance cannot be overstated.The power supply designer is the person who best under-stands the technical details and functional requirements of the supply within the final product. He or she should work closely with the PCB layout designer on the critical supply layout from the beginning. A good layout design optimizes supply efficiency, alleviates thermal stress, and most impor-tantly, minimizes the noise and interactions among traces and components. To achieve these, it is important for the designer to understand the current conduction paths and signal flows in the switching power supply. The following discussion presents design considerations for a proper layout design for non-isolated switching power supplies.PLAN OF THE LAYOUTLocation of the Power Supply in System BoardFor the embedded DC/DC supply on a large system board, the supply output should be located close to the load de-vices in order to minimize the interconnection impedance and the conduction voltage drop across the PCB traces to achieve best voltage regulation, load transient response and system efficiency. If forced-air cooling is available, the supply should also be located close to the cooling fan or have good air flow to limit the thermal stress. In addition, the large passive components such as inductor