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How to best implement a synchronous buck converter 2008-04-26
This article presents the best way of implementing a synchronous buck converter  
Choose the best buck-boost converter 2007-03-28
Design engineers have many choices for generating 3.3V from a Li-ion battery. The optimal solution depends on the specific system requirements. Most systems will benefit from the advantages provided by a buck-boost converter  
Applying a motor-controller IC for buck-boost conversion 2007-09-28
This non-inverting buck-boost converter design will provide higher efficiency than traditional SEPIC or flyback topologies traditionally used for the task  
Benefits of multi-phasing buck converters (1 2007-11-16
Mid-level design tutorial shows the advantages of the interleaved buck topology for improving response and reducing component stresses  
Need to estimate buck converter efficiency in portable apps 2008-01-14
Here is an in-depth efficiency analysis for buck converters in PWM and PFM modes in portable applications  
Accurately predict loop gain in buck converters 2008-03-01
An accurate and fast approach to predicting the loop gain with different output power filters for the buck converter requires only two closed-loop measurements using a network analyser and a few algebraic calculations. Designers can then predict the loop gain for any output power filter by putting the inductor and capacitor parameters into one algebraic formula  
Battery life in portables: buck-boost or buck converter 2006-08-10
This article discusses the features and trade-offs associated with a buck converter and a buck-boost converter  
Benefits of multi-phasing buck converters 2007-11-23
Mid-level design tutorial shows the advantages of the interleaved buck topology for improving response and reducing component stresses  
Get control of buck regulator high step-down ratios 2007-01-30
This article discusses Emulated Current Mode Control (ECM), a recently developed version of current mode control that drastically improves the ability to operate with very high step down ratios while maintaining good noise immunity.  
LDB-based buck converters for MPU multiphase interleaving 2007-06-26
The article describes how to implement a multiphase control system with a higher gain bandwidth product to keep system output voltage stable and well regulated during load transients.  
Choosing the right input caps for your buck converter 2007-09-07
Minimize the effect of the input capacitor's ESL and ESR by first selecting ceramic caps, and then design for minimum input ripple. Then figure out the amount of bulk input capacitance required to stabilize the input voltage during large load transients.  
Control input ripple, noise in buck converters 2008-09-22
Designers can attenuate noise and maximise performance using basic filtering techniques.  
Control high step-down ratios in buck regulators 2007-05-03
A recently developed version of current-mode control known as Emulated Current-Mode Control (ECM) drastically improves the ability to operate with very high step-down ratios while maintaining good noise immunity.  
Stabilise a buck or LDO to use ceramic capacitors 2008-09-12
A technique designed to answer feedback loop stability will allow stabilisation of LDO regulators.  
Buck topology provides boost with low ripple and noise 2008-09-10
This article presents a DC-DC converter topology that can provide a regulated Vout.  
Choosing the correct power supply management topology 2007-03-17
This article discusses some popular solutions for generating a 3.3V rail from a Li-ion battery, including cascaded buck-and-boost, buck-boost, buck and low-dropout regulator (LDO) power supply topologies, and the trade-offs of each design  
Understanding non-linear slope-compensation: a graphical analysis 2007-11-09
Here's an intuitive, non-mathematical look at nonlinear slope compensation in current-mode buck converters and the benefits it provides in securing stable operation across the converter's operating voltage range  
Understanding non-linear slope-compensation: a graphical analysis (1) 2007-11-05
Here's an intuitive, non-mathematical look at nonlinear slope compensation in current-mode buck regulators and the benefits it provides in securing stable operation across the regulator's operating voltage range  
Improving COT regulators with flywheel current injection 2008-08-18
This article proposes flywheel current injection control as an alternative to constant-on time buck regulators based on typical hysteretic converters  
Unscrambling the power losses in switching boost converters 2006-08-18
Balance the use of buck and boost converters while improving the efficiency of a power system  
Starting up a buck regulator with a voltage present at VOUT< span> 2008-09-01
The document explains a buck regulator's inability to start-up when there is voltage present at the regulator's output  
Power management in portable apps: Understanding the buck switchmode power converter 2008-08-19
Buck switchmode power converters suit portables due to their highly efficient means of power conversion  
Design procedure for microprocessor buck regulators 2001-09-19
This application note is intended to help designers of computer motherboards and other circuits using Linfinity's LX166x family of buck regulator controllers  
Output capacitor selection for the AAT115X series buck converter 2008-06-30
This application note discusses the recommended output capacitor for the AAT115X family of buck converters  
Powering FPGAs using LM201xx PowerWise synchronous buck regulators 2008-08-21
The LM201xx family enables an FPGA designer to fully customise their power solution.  
Maximizing start-up loads with the LM3352 regulated buck/boost switched capacitor converter 2003-09-19
This application note lists down how the LM3352 achieves Buck/Boost operation by using various switching schemes to produce different gains  
A buck converter using the TPS6420x family of step down controllers 2004-12-01
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ISL8013EVAL2Z: 3A low quiescent current 1MHz high efficiency synchronous buck regulator 2008-07-01
This app note discusses the ISL8013EVAL2Z evaluation kit for users with point-of-load requirements from 2.7V to 5.5V.  
Current doubler rectifier offers ripple current cancellation 2004-12-01
This app note introduces current doubler rectifier, which is a popular alternate choice for the output stage of a buck derived power converter  
SMPS design using PIC16F785 2008-09-22
Learn the typical buck topology intelligent switching mode power supply design with PIC16F785  
ISL6269AEVAL2Z user guide for ISL6269A and ISL6269B PWM controllers 2008-06-25
Intersil's ISL6269AEVAL2Z evaluation board shows how the ISL6269A/ISL6269B single-phase synchronous-buck PWM controller performs  
Designing with L6926, high efficiency monolithic synchronous step down regulator 2004-05-28
Designing with L6926, high efficiency monolithic synchronous step down regulator  
Stability and transient analysis of the Miller-compensated linear regulators on the ADP3178 2003-09-12
Stability and transient analysis of the Miller-compensated linear regulators on the ADP3178  
Driving LEDS using L497X, L597X, L692X dc/dc converter families 2004-05-28
Driving LEDS using L497X, L597X, L692X dc/dc converter families  
Designing a low-cost USB interface for an uninterruptable power supply with the Cypress Semiconductor CY7C63001 USB controller 2001-03-29
Designing a low-cost USB interface for an uninterruptable power supply with the Cypress Semiconductor CY7C63001 USB controller  
 
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