SNVS480J January 2007 – July 2020 LM5022
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The selection of switching frequency is based on the tradeoffs between size, cost, and efficiency. In general, a lower frequency means larger, more expensive inductors and capacitors is required. A higher switching frequency generally results in a smaller but less efficient solution, as the power MOSFET gate capacitances must be charged and discharged more often in a given amount of time. For this application, a frequency of 500 kHz was selected as a good compromise between the size of the inductor and efficiency. PCB area and component height are restricted in this application. Following Equation 1, a 33.2-kΩ 1% resistor must be used to switch at 500 kHz.