SLVS346E September 2003 – March 2026 TPS723
PRODUCTION DATA
For TPS723, the NR (noise reduction) capacitor in conjunction with the noise-reduction resistor, forms a low-pass filter (LPF) that filters out the noise from the reference before being gained up with the error amplifier, thereby reducing the device noise floor. The LPF is a single-pole filter and the cutoff frequency can be calculated with Equation 2. The typical value of RF is 400kΩ (typical). Increasing the CNR capacitor has a greater affect because the output voltage increases when the noise from the reference is gained up even more at higher output voltages. For low-noise applications, a 10nF (typical) CNR is recommended.
In a new chip version, this NR capacitor (CNR) also helps in controlling the inrush current by introducing RC delay during start-up on the internal reference (VNR). For any external CNR, approximate start-up time, when the internal reference (VNR) charges to the 90% of the typical value can be calculated with Equation 3.
For more information on current limits, see the How a Noise-reduction Pin Improves System Performance application note.