Technical Note
BU9972GU
●Cautions on use
(1)Absolute Maximum Ratings
An excess in the absolute maximum ratings, such as supply voltage, temperature range of operating conditions, etc., can break down devices, thus making
impossible to identify breaking mode such as a short circuit or an open circuit. If any special mode exceeding the absolute maximum ratings is assumed,
consideration should be given to take physical safety measures including the use of fuses, etc.
(2)Operating conditions
These conditions represent a range within which characteristics can be provided approximately as expected. The electrical characteristics are guaranteed
under the conditions of each parameter.
(3)Reverse connection of power supply connector
The reverse connection of power supply connector can break down ICs. Take protective measures against the breakdown due to the reverse connection,
such as mounting an external diode between the power supply and the IC’s power supply terminal.
(4)Power supply line
Design PCB pattern to provide low impedance for the wiring between the power supply and the GND lines. In this regard, for the digital block power supply
and the analog block power supply, even though these power supplies has the same level of potential, separate the power supply pattern for the digital
block from that for the analog block, thus suppressing the diffraction of digital noises to the analog block power supply resulting from impedance common to
the wiring patterns. For the GND line, give consideration to design the patterns in a similar manner.
Furthermore, for all power supply terminals to ICs, mount a capacitor between the power supply and the GND terminal. At the same time, in order to use an
electrolytic capacitor, thoroughly check to be sure the characteristics of the capacitor to be used present no problem including the occurrence of capacity
dropout at a low temperature, thus determining the constant.
(5)GND voltage
Make setting of the potential of the GND terminal so that it will be maintained at the minimum in any operating state. Furthermore, check to be sure no
terminals are at a potential lower than the GND voltage including an actual electric transient.
(6)Short circuit between terminals and erroneous mounting
In order to mount ICs on a set PCB, pay thorough attention to the direction and offset of the ICs. Erroneous mounting can break down the ICs. Furthermore,
if a short circuit occurs due to foreign matters entering between terminals or between the terminal and the power supply or the GND terminal, the ICs can
break down.
(7)Operation in strong electromagnetic field
Be noted that using ICs in the strong electromagnetic field can malfunction them.
(8)Inspection with set PCB
On the inspection with the set PCB, if a capacitor is connected to a low-impedance IC terminal, the IC can suffer stress. Therefore, be sure to discharge
from the set PCB by each process. Furthermore, in order to mount or dismount the set PCB to/from the jig for the inspection process, be sure to turn OFF
the power supply and then mount the set PCB to the jig. After the completion of the inspection, be sure to turn OFF the power supply and then dismount it
from the jig. In addition, for protection against static electricity, establish a ground for the assembly process and pay thorough attention to the transportation
and the storage of the set PCB.
(9)Input terminals
In terms of the construction of IC, parasitic elements are inevitably formed in relation to potential. The operation of the parasitic element can cause
interference with circuit operation, thus resulting in a malfunction and then breakdown of the input terminal. Therefore, pay thorough attention not to handle
the input terminals, such as to apply to the input terminals a voltage lower than the GND respectively, so that any parasitic element will operate.
Furthermore, do not apply a voltage to the input terminals when no power supply voltage is applied to the IC. In addition, even if the power supply voltage is
applied, apply to the input terminals a voltage lower than the power supply voltage or within the guaranteed value of electrical characteristics.
(10)Ground wiring pattern
If small-signal GND and large-current GND are provided, It will be recommended to separate the large-current GND pattern from the small-signal GND
pattern and establish a single ground at the reference point of the set PCB so that resistance to the wiring pattern and voltage fluctuations due to a large
current will cause no fluctuations in voltages of the small-signal GND. Pay attention not to cause fluctuations in the GND wiring pattern of external parts as
well.
(11)External capacitor
In order to use a ceramic capacitor as the external capacitor, determine the constant with consideration given to a degradation in the nominal capacitance due
to DC bias and changes in the capacitance due to temperature, etc.
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