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Re: ADM660 input switching noise

Whilst my area is really inductor based power supplies, I thought you may be interested in the article here: http://www.tnt-audio.com/clinica/regulators2_impedance1_e.html  This looks at the impedance of the LM317 across frequency and the anecdote at the end may be a similar problem to the one you are having - the LM317 may be oscillating due to the low esr input cap on the ADM660.

 

There are a few things you could try to help

 

- Add a capacitor into the LM317 feedback loop to improve the low frequency performance

- Ensure there is a continuous load (the output impedance of this type of regulator tends to improve under load)

- Add a ferrite bead between the LM317 and the input cap of the ADM660 - it may help reduce high frequency noise

 

You may also want to try changing the ADM660 switching frequency - I believe you can either set 25kHz or 120kHz.  One frequency may give better performance for you


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