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Panasonic recommends a 4-layer PCB with a solid ground plane and a separate power plane for the DC-DC converter. The input and output capacitors should be placed close to the IC, and the feedback resistors should be placed near the output capacitor.
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To ensure stability, the output capacitor should be a low-ESR type with a value between 10uF to 22uF. The output voltage can be further stabilized by adding a 1uF to 10uF ceramic capacitor in parallel with the output capacitor.
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The maximum ambient temperature for the DRC2143T0L is 85°C, but it can be derated to 70°C for high-reliability applications.
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Yes, the DRC2143T0L is designed to withstand vibrations up to 10G (10Hz to 2kHz) and can be used in high-vibration environments such as automotive or industrial applications.
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The thermal shutdown feature is activated when the junction temperature exceeds 150°C. To handle this, ensure good thermal design and heat dissipation, and consider adding a thermal monitoring circuit to detect and respond to thermal shutdown events.