Hi everyone,
I have difficulty in selecting a proper inductor for a buck converter with TPS5430(Datasheet). The schematic I use is similar to the examples in the datasheet. After doing some research, I learned that a lower current load would prefer a higher inductance value whereas a higher current load would prefer a lower inductance value. Also, a bigger inductance value is generally better if size and cost are not in consideration. However, in my application, the load varies from 0.2A to 3A.
For 10v to 28v Vin, and 5v Vout, the TI WEBENCH power designer suggests:
In this case, what inductor size should I use to support 0.2A-3A? Would a 15uH, 3.3A inductor work? What would be the consequence of the load remains light(<0.5A) for most of the time?
Ian
I have difficulty in selecting a proper inductor for a buck converter with TPS5430(Datasheet). The schematic I use is similar to the examples in the datasheet. After doing some research, I learned that a lower current load would prefer a higher inductance value whereas a higher current load would prefer a lower inductance value. Also, a bigger inductance value is generally better if size and cost are not in consideration. However, in my application, the load varies from 0.2A to 3A.
For 10v to 28v Vin, and 5v Vout, the TI WEBENCH power designer suggests:
- if Iout Max 3A: 15uH (this seems to fit my requirements)
- if Iout Max 1A: 47uH
- if Iout Max 0.2A: 100uH
In this case, what inductor size should I use to support 0.2A-3A? Would a 15uH, 3.3A inductor work? What would be the consequence of the load remains light(<0.5A) for most of the time?
Ian
