The remote sense compensation feature minimizes the effects of distribution loss by regulating the voltage at the load terminals or other selected point. The remote sense lines will carry very little current and hence do not require a large cross-sectional area. However, if the sense lines are routed on a PCB, they should be positioned close to a ground plane in order to minimize any noise coupled onto the lines that might impair control loop stability. A small 100nF ceramic capacitor can be connected at the point of load to decouple any noise on the sense wires. The module will compensate for a maximum drop of 10% of the nominal output voltage. However, if the unit is already trimmed up, the available remote sense compensation range will be correspondingly reduced. Remember that when using remote sense compensation, all the resistance, parasitic inductance and capacitance of the distribution system are incorporated into the feedback loop of the power module. This can have an effect on the module’s compensation capabilities, affecting its stability and dynamic response.