R1540x NO.EA-513-190411 APPLICATION INFORMATIONTypical Application for IC Chip Breakdown Prevention A sudden surge of current flowing through the VOUT pin during a short to GND leads to negative voltage due to resonance generated between the impedance of the wire and the output capacitor, C2. Consequently, large short-circuit current may destroy the IC or a load device in some types of pattern boards. It is highly recommended to connect schottky diode, D1, between VOUT pin and GND to prevent the IC from being destroyed. VDD VOUT VOUT CIN R1540x C D1 OUT CE/ADJ GND CIN = Ceramic 0.1 µF COUT = Ceramic 10 µF R1540x Typical Application for IC Chip Breakdown Prevention 10