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Buck Converter Inductor Output Current with Ripple Balance calculator

Buck Converter Inductor Output Current with Ripple Balance engineering calculator.

Quick Answer

Calculate Buck Converter Inductor Output Current with Ripple Balance

Calculator

Inductor output current (A)
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Result Interpretation

Buck Converter Inductor Output Current with Ripple Balance calculator computes Inductor output current in A using the defined engineering formula and the input values provided.

Worked Example

Verified calculation

Given:

  • Duty cycle = 0.275
  • Inductance = 2.2E-6
  • Input voltage = 12
  • Switching frequency = 1000000
  • Output voltage = 3.3
  • Load current = 1

Expected Result:

  • Inductor output current = 1.39421875

Engineering Interpretation:

Under the given input conditions, the calculated result is: Inductor output current = 1.39421875 A.

The actual numerical result is computed by the Runtime engine using the persisted tool definition. The values shown here come from automatically validated test cases.

Formula / Method

inductor output current = load current + (input voltage - output voltage) * duty cycle * (1 - duty cycle) / (2 * switching frequency * inductance)

Formula family: formula_powerelectronics_power_inductor_output_current_calculator

Variables

SymbolLabelRoleDescription
I_load Load current INPUT Load current
V_in Input voltage INPUT Input voltage
V_out Output voltage INPUT Output voltage
D Duty cycle INPUT Duty cycle
f_sw Switching frequency INPUT Switching frequency
L Inductance INPUT Inductance
Inductor output current Inductor output current OUTPUT Inductor output current

Calculation Steps

  1. Enter the load current in A.
  2. Enter the input voltage in V.
  3. Enter the output voltage in V.
  4. Enter the duty cycle in 1.
  5. Enter the switching frequency in Hz.
  6. Enter the inductance in H.
  7. Step 1: Compute inductor output current.
  8. Read the inductor output current (A) from the results.

Engineering Summary

Calculate Buck Converter Inductor Output Current with Ripple Balance

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this calculator calculate?

The Buck Converter Inductor Output Current with Ripple Balance calculator estimates Inductor output current based on the input parameters you provide

Why is load current important in this calculation?

load current is directly proportional to inductor output current. When you enter load current in A, the calculator uses it in the engineering formula to compute the output

How should I interpret the result inductor output current?

The calculator outputs inductor output current in A. The result is computed directly from the input values using the defined engineering formula

What units should I use for the inputs?

Enter each value in the units shown next to the input field: Load current (A), Input voltage (V), Output voltage (V), Switching frequency (Hz), Inductance (H). Make sure all inputs use the specified units for consistent results

What assumptions does this calculator use?

This calculator uses automatically validated engineering formulas. Results are approximate and should be validated against site-specific conditions, applicable codes, and professional engineering judgment

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