SLUSCT1B June 2017 – January 2019 TPS53681
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Smaller inductance values yield better transient performance, but also have a higher ripple and lower efficiency. Higher inductance values have the opposite characteristics. It is common practice to limit the ripple current to between 30% and 45% of the maximum per-phase current. In this design example, 30% of the maximum per-phase current is used.
A standard inductor value of 150 nH with 0.18 mΩ DCR is chosen. With the same design procedure, the inductor value for the Rail B (VOUTB) of 150 nH is chosen.