What guidelines should I follow when selecting an inductor for my buck converter design?
What are some guidelines I should take while selecting an inductor for my buck converter design. Need help on this. @PCB & Analog
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Saturation current
Self resonant frequency
Max current
Thanks, the converter has a current of 1A and operates at the range of 500KHz any good choice on this. You can send a link if any. Thanks
@Chimmuanya Okere select 1.5 times of current output u r going to draw from your buck
Like 3a inductor with self resonant frequency in mhz
Ok
Also check based on your application if you will need a shielded or an unshielded Inductor, when planning your design.