ZHCSD64G December 2012 – May 2021 LM25018
PRODUCTION DATA
A coupled inductor or a flyback-type transformer is required for this topology. Energy is transferred from primary to secondary when the low-side synchronous switch of the buck converter is conducting.
The maximum inductor primary ripple current that can be tolerated without exceeding the buck switch peak current limit threshold (0.39-A minimum) is given by Equation 25.
Using the maximum peak-to-peak inductor ripple current ΔIL1 from Equation 25, the minimum inductor value is given by Equation 26.
A higher value of 100 µH is selected to insure the high-side switch current does not exceed the minimum peak current limit threshold.