STCF07

PCB design

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PCB design

9.1

PCB design rules

The STCF07 is a powerful switched device, so the PCB must be designed following the

rules for designing switched supplies. It is recommended to use at least a two-layer PCB.

The power wiring must be as short and wide as possible, due to the high current. All external

components should be placed close to the STCF07. High-energy switched loops should be

as small as possible to reduce EMI. Most LEDs require cooling, which may be implemented

by a defined copper area on the PCB. Use the reference guide for each LED to design the

PCB layer is required, the number of vias must be sufficient. Place the NTC resistor as close

as possible to the LED for good temperature sensing. Direct connection of GND and PGND

is needed to achieve accurate output current values. The LED current should not flow

must be connected to the PGND, with a track as wide as possible. It is recommended to

place the copper plate, connected through the vias to the exposed pad, on the bottom layer

to create a heatsink for the device. It is further recommended that the copper plate used be

as large as possible to achieve optimal thermal performance.