Validation of Buck DC/DC converter inductor influence via experimental evaluation module

The following work introduces a practical look at a DC/DC Buck converter with the task to verify its use in an industrial application. The principle on which the DC/DC Buck converter works is by using a semiconductor switch, filter group composed of inductor-capacitor, and a diode to step down the voltage at the output of the circuit. The amount of voltage at the output of the circuit depends on the duty cycle "D" on the input of the circuit. When the circuit is operating in continuous conduction mode the duty cycle gives the voltage ratio between the output and input supply. The study is carried out by using an electronic evaluation module with interchangeable components needed to design the converter. The interchangeability of the components allows one to see the different effects and their values have on the overall design. This in turn allows evaluating and choosing the right component for a certain task.