DC-DC Converters

A DC-DC converter is a type of power management IC that is used to convert a DC voltage from one level to another. DC-DC converters are commonly used in electronic systems to provide power to components or subsystems that require a different voltage level than the main power source. DC-DC converters typically consist of an inductor, a switch, and a control circuit. The inductor stores energy from the input voltage, and the switch is used to control the flow of energy from the inductor to the output. The control circuit is used to regulate the output voltage and to manage the operation of the switch and the inductor. DC-DC converters are available in a wide range of configurations, including step-up converters, which increase the output voltage; step-down converters, which decrease the output voltage; and buck-boost converters, which can either increase or decrease the output voltage. They are often used in portable electronic devices, automotive systems, and other applications where the input voltage may vary or where the output voltage is required to be different from the input voltage.