SLVSIA2 November 2024 TLV61220A
PRODUCTION DATA
To make sure that the TLV61220A can operate, a suitable inductor must be connected between pin VBAT and pin SW. Inductor values of 4.7 μH show good performance over the whole input and output voltage range .
Choosing other inductance values affects the switching frequency f proportional to 1/L as shown in Equation 2.
Choosing inductor values higher than 4.7 μH can improve efficiency due to reduced switching frequency and, therefore, with reduced switching losses. Using inductor values below 2.2 μH is not recommended.
Having selected an inductance value, the peak current for the inductor in steady state operation can be calculated. Equation 3 gives the peak current estimate.
For selecting the inductor this would be the suitable value for the current rating. It also needs to be taken into account that load transients and error conditions may cause higher inductor currents.
Equation 4 helps to estimate whether the device will work in continuous or discontinuous operation depending on the operating points. As long as the inequation is true, continuous operation is typically established. If the inequation becomes false, discontinous operation is typically established.
The following inductor series from different suppliers have been used with TLV61220A converters:
VENDOR | INDUCTOR SERIES |
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Toko | DFE252010C |
Coilcraft | EPL3015 |
EPL2010 | |
Murata | LQH3NP |
Taiyo Yuden | NR3015 |
Wurth Elektronik | WE-TPC Typ S |