ISL97678
Inductor
The selection of the inductor should be based on its maximum
and saturation current (ISAT) characteristics, power dissipation
(DCR), EMI susceptibility (shielded vs unshielded), and size.
Inductor type and value influence many key parameters,
including ripple current, current limit, efficiency, transient
performance, and stability.
The inductor’s maximum current capability must be adequate
enough to handle the peak current at the worst case condition.
Additionally, if an inductor core is chosen with too low a current
rating, saturation in the core will cause the effective inductor
value to fall, leading to an increase in peak to average current
level, poor efficiency and overheating in the core. The series
resistance, DCR, within the inductor causes conduction loss and
heat dissipation. A shielded inductor is usually more suitable for
EMI susceptible applications, such as LED backlighting.
The peak current can be derived from the voltage across the
inductor during the Off-period, as expressed in Equation 10:
ILpeak = VO IO 85% VI + 1 2VI VO – VI L VO fSW
(EQ. 10)
The choice of 85% is an average term for the efficiency
approximation. The first term is the average current, which is
inversely proportional to the input voltage. The second term is
the inductor current change, which is inversely proportional to L
and fSW as a result, for a given switching.
FN6998 Rev.3.00
Sep 8, 2017
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