During CCM, current always flows through the inductor. Q1 or D2 supplies this current during the flyback event that Q1's turn-off causes
| Authors | Justin Larson, Frank Kolanko |
| Main Document | Article «Buck regulator handles light loads» |
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- Article «Buck regulator handles light loads»
- Figure 1. Many buck-controller ICs use a floating-gate driver
- Figure 2. During CCM, current always flows through the inductor. Q1 or D2 supplies this current during the flyback event that Q1's turn-off causes
- Figure 3. The CBOOST capacitor discharges when the regulator goes into DCM
