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Würth Elektronik Watts Up Podcast


Dec 1, 2022

Designers often times rely on design software from the manufacturer, which can help to reduce development time. With tools, such as REDEXPERT, designers get a tool that identifies the right inductance for a buck or a boost converter quickly. In this podcast, we will discuss a few tips and tricks on creating a power inductor for DC/DC converters for those times when an off-the-shelf solution is not available. Download the complete Application Note, ANP039, at www.we-online.com/appnotes or click here

Figure 1:

Inductance calculation for step-down and step-up regulators

Figure 2:

Current of the inductor