The LM5148-Q1 provides internal slope
compensation for stable operation with peak current-mode control and a duty cycle greater
than 50%. Calculate the buck inductance to provide a slope compensation contribution equal
to one times the inductor downslope using Equation 9.
Equation 9. ![LM5148-Q1](/ods/images/JAJSL65A/GUID-11680102-9851-4D70-B8C0-D7C87CB9283A-low.gif)
- A lower inductance value generally increases the peak-to-peak inductor current, which minimizes size and cost, and improves transient response at the cost of reduced light-load efficiency due to higher cores losses and peak currents.
- A higher inductance value generally decreases the
peak-to-peak inductor current, reducing switch peak and RMS currents at the cost of
requiring larger output capacitors to meet load-transient specifications.