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Offline gogomanTopic starter

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buck converter inductor
« on: May 13, 2023, 02:44:24 pm »
Is there an advantage of using a RF inductor Vs a power inductor for a 200kHz .5A buck converter .
Given that both devices have  similar parameters (not all listed) self resonance, inductance value  and saturation voltage etc etc.


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« Last Edit: May 13, 2023, 03:10:21 pm by gogoman »
 

Offline dobsonr741

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Re: buck inverter inductor
« Reply #1 on: May 13, 2023, 02:53:49 pm »
Do you mean saturation current? Beside the current capabilities, the DC resistance matters. Can you give part numbers to compare?

The title says inverter, is this a typo for converter, or you looking to have an isolated flybuck topology?
 

Offline tom66

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Re: buck converter inductor
« Reply #2 on: May 13, 2023, 03:23:48 pm »
RF inductors often have low inductance for their size, so they aren't often appropriate for an SMPS.  They also don't tend to be rated for high current or higher temperatures, and have higher series resistance.
 


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