Voltage Ratings: Find the Best Power Inductor for Your Application

Issues with DC-DC power supply design as well as power delivery and management solutions for embedded systems.

Voltage ratings are often specified for many electronic components, including capacitors, resistors and integrated circuits, but traditionally this has been rare for inductors. Recent trends, including the introduction of higher voltage rated semiconductor devices, have created a new emphasis on operating voltage as part of the inductor selection process. Inductors once considered optimized for high current, low voltage applications are finding homes in new designs that apply higher voltage stress to the inductor. This session will discuss the technology trends that place voltage stress on inductors, the physical mechanisms that determine inductor operating voltage capacity, and the use of voltage ratings as a part of the inductor selection process.

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  • 5 Lessons