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SMPS Component Placement Tips – Build Efficient Power Supplies

SMPS component placement tips

A poorly laid out SMPS (Switched-Mode Power Supply) can lead to noise, heating, or even failure. Whether you’re a hobbyist or prototyping for production, smart component placement is key to a stable design.

 


⚠️ The Problem: Noisy or Unstable SMPS

 

Many beginners make the mistake of randomly placing components on the PCB. In an SMPS, this causes:

  • High EMI (Electromagnetic Interference)

  • Voltage spikes

  • Overheating of critical parts

 


🔧 The Solution: Prioritize Current Path and Heat Management

 

Here are some beginner-friendly tips:

  • Place the input capacitor close to the switching IC or MOSFET.

  • Keep high-current loops (like input → switch → diode → ground) as small and tight as possible.

  • Put snubber circuits near the switching node.

  • Use thick copper traces or polygon fills for high-current paths.

 


💡 Practical Example: Designing a 12V to 5V Buck Converter

 

You’re building a buck converter for an IoT device. If you place the inductor far from the diode or switching MOSFET, you’ll face voltage spikes and losses.

✅ Fix: Place the inductor, diode, and output cap in a compact triangle right after the switch.

 


🧮 Sample Calculation: Copper Trace Width

 

For 2A current and 35µm copper:

Width ≈ 1.5mm for <10°C rise (IPC-2221 standard).

Use wider traces or pour if space allows.

 


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