SLUSFU4 September 2024 TPS51388
PRODUCTION DATA
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The inductor ripple current is filtered by the output capacitor. A higher inductor ripple current means the output capacitor must have a ripple current rating higher than the inductor ripple current. See Table 7-2 for recommended inductor values.
Use Equation 4 and Equation 5 to calculate the RMS and peak currents through the inductor. Make sure that the inductor is rated to handle these currents.
Under transient and short-circuit conditions, the inductor current can increase up to the current limit of the device, choosing an inductor with a saturation current higher than the peak current under current limit condition is safe.