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Is it useful to think of SMPS input capacitance as part of an LC filter?
I'm at the stage of learning about switched-mode power supplies that I'm focused on understanding the role of input capacitance. Just for background, I'm working with a buck topology for this ...
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What capacitor value should I use for 3.3v from a buck converter IC?
I am relatively new to electronics and trying to design a buck converter circuit using the XL1509-ADJE1. The datasheet specifies that for the adjustable versions (which this is) you should use ...
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Capacitor voltage in buck converter and how it steps down voltage
I am having an issue understanding how the a buck converter circuit actually steps down the input voltage. Specifically, my issue is regarding the capacitor charging and discharging. Let's consider ...
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What is the function of the feedforward capacitor on the LM2596-ADJ?
I'm looking at the LM2596S datasheet and notice that on page 7 (figure 3) it recommends a "feedforward" capacitor for the adjustable variant.
The example schematic on page 9 shows a ...
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Calculation for the Boot Strap capacitor
For design of a synchronous buck converter (which would be used to charge the battery) which would be driven by Micro-controller's PWM output, i selected the IRLB8748 NMOS Power transistors (for both ...
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Capacitor Selection for TPS56221 [closed]
I'm using the TPS56221 buck converter.
500 kHz switching frequency
12V in 5V out,
16A max, 14A load step
I've found out all the values I need, the problem I'm having is finding suitable capacitors....
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Buck converter based switching power supply?
simulate this circuit – Schematic created using CircuitLab
I have designed this circuit based on a buck converter. I'm just having trouble finding out which values to plug in. I.E. C1, L1, and ...
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