DLPS240A June 2024 – August 2024 DLPA3085
PRODUCTION DATA
The theory of operation of a buck converter is explained in the application note, Understanding Buck Power Stages in Switchmode Power Supplies. This section is limited to the component selection. For proper operation, the selection of the external components is very important, especially the inductor LOUT and the output capacitor COUT. For best efficiency and ripple performance, an inductor and capacitor should be chosen with low equivalent series resistance (ESR).