What is buck converter?
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A buck converter is a step-down DC/DC converter, that is, its output DC voltage is lower than its input DC voltage. It refers to a class of switching-mode power supply (SMPS) that generally has two semiconductor switches (a diode and a transistor) and at least one energy storage element, such as a capacitor. As opposed to a voltage divider circuit, buck converters do not waste as much energy—they can be up to 95 per cent efficient for ICs—and are self-regulating (see voltage regulator). |
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| 2012-05-17 | Integrated secondary side bias regulator for isolated DCDC converters Integrated secondary side bias regulator for isolated DCDC converters |
| 2011-12-08 | Buck converters deliver 300mA constant current Buck converters deliver 300mA constant current |
| 2011-04-25 | Optimising power consumption and power-up overshoot with TPS54160-Q1 in automotive apps Here's an in-depth information and detailed calculations of the first switching cycle differential equations. |
| 2011-02-23 | Power topology – buck converter Power topology – buck converter |
| 2011-02-14 | Optimising power consumption and power-up overshoot using TPS54160A-Q1 in automotive apps Find out how to minimize overshoot and input inrush current during the power-up cycle using switching buck converters. |
| 2010-09-02 | Power topology—buck converter Power topology—buck converter |
| 2010-02-19 | ...Shoot-through" in synchronous buck converters ...Shoot-through" in synchronous buck converters |
| 2009-11-20 | ...181;Module buck-boost regulators offer a simple and efficient solution for wide input and output voltage range applications ...181;Module buck-boost regulators offer a simple and efficient solution for wide input and output voltage range applications |
| 2009-10-30 | Improve power supply efficiency with quasi-resonant converters Improve power supply efficiency with quasi-resonant converters |
| 2009-05-04 | Optimise dynamic response for buck converter Optimise dynamic response for buck converter |
| 2009-04-08 | Short duty cycles for smaller DC/DC converters Short duty cycles for smaller DC/DC converters |
| 2009-01-16 | Managing cold cranking in automotives Read about buck-boost converters that provide stable supply voltages within the automotive battery voltage range. |
| 2008-12-30 | Output voltage limits of DC/DC buck converters Output voltage limits of DC/DC buck converters |
| 2008-12-11 | Extend battery life with TPS6300x Learn how TPS6300x addresses the design challenge for Li-ion powered systems requiring a 3.3-V bus. |
| 2008-10-29 | Prevent efficiency loss in synchronous buck converters Prevent efficiency loss in synchronous buck converters |
| 2008-10-29 | Using high frequency DC/DC converters in portable designs Using high frequency DC/DC converters in portable designs |
| 2008-10-28 | How to choose the best MOSFET Here's a guide to selecting the best combination of MOSFETs for synchronous buck converters. |
| 2008-10-22 | Designing optimum synchronous buck converter Designing optimum synchronous buck converter |
| 2006-09-07 | Inductorless vs. inductor-based DC/DC converters Inductorless vs. inductor-based DC/DC converters |
| 2008-09-22 | Control input ripple, noise in buck converters Control input ripple, noise in buck converters |
| 2008-08-27 | DC/DC converters operates at 4.5V-28V input DC/DC converters operates at 4.5V-28V input |
| 2008-08-19 | Power management in portable apps: Understanding the buck switchmode power converter Power management in portable apps: Understanding the buck switchmode power converter |
| 2008-08-18 | Improving COT regulators with flywheel current injection This article proposes flywheel current injection control as an alternative to constant-on time buck regulators based on typical hysteretic converters. |
| 2006-08-18 | Unscrambling the power losses in switching boost converters Unscrambling the power losses in switching boost converters |
| 2008-06-30 | Output capacitor selection for the AAT115X series buck converter Output capacitor selection for the AAT115X series buck converter |
| 2007-09-28 | Applying a motor-controller IC for buck-boost conversion Applying a motor-controller IC for buck-boost conversion |
| 2007-02-04 | How to control input ripple and noise in buck converters How to control input ripple and noise in buck converters |
| 2007-06-10 | Coupled inductors for power supplies The higher integration of chips requires more power to operate a chip. This paper shows how to optimize design using inductor for switching converters, and provides a solution that uses coupled inductors. |
| 2007-06-26 | LDB-based buck converters for MPU multiphase interleaving LDB-based buck converters for MPU multiphase interleaving |
| 2007-07-12 | Get negative auxiliary output from a buck regulator Get negative auxiliary output from a buck regulator |
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