The LM5137-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 current downslope using Equation 7.
Equation 7.
- A lower inductance value generally
increases the peak-to-peak inductor ripple 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 ripple current, reducing switch peak and RMS currents
at the cost of requiring larger output capacitors to meet load-transient
specifications.