ors,\rthe DC output voltage. Ceramic, tantalum, or low the ESR dominates the impedance at the\rESR electrolytic capacitors are recommended. switching frequency. For simplification, the output\rLow ESR capacitors are preferred to keep the ripple can be approximated to:\routput voltage ripple low. The output voltage\rripple can be estimated by: VOUT VOUT \rΔVOUT 1 RESR\rfS L VIN \rThe characteristics of the output capacitor also\raffect the stability of the regulation system.\rMP2451 Rev. 1.31 www.MonolithicPower.com\r4/23/2013 MPS Proprietary Information. Patent Protected. Unauthorized Photocopy and Duplication Prohibited. 10\r© 2013 MPS. All Rights Reserved.