It is recommended to place the UCC3813D-5 close to the power stage, use a solid ground plane, and keep the high-current paths short and wide. Additionally, use a shielded inductor and place it away from sensitive components.
The compensation network can be optimized by using the TI's Power Stage Designer tool or by following the guidelines in the datasheet. The goal is to achieve a phase margin of at least 45 degrees and a gain margin of at least 10 dB.
The maximum allowed voltage on the VCC pin is 15V, but it is recommended to keep it below 12V for reliable operation.
Yes, the UCC3813D-5 can be used in a synchronous rectification topology, but it requires additional external circuitry to control the synchronous rectifier MOSFET.
The UCC3813D-5 has built-in undervoltage protection, but it is recommended to add external overvoltage protection using a voltage supervisor or a zener diode.