An introduction to switching current regulation making use of inductors. We test out the theory of stored energy in inductors, and utilise one to smooth current from a switching MOSFET. We then look into the need for a flyback diode in such a circuit, and finally consider the basic options for control schemes.
What happens when:
0:00 Introduction
0:19 Why current control?
2:17 How inductors will help
4:23 Target current hysteresis (DCC)
6:44 Does the theory hold up?
9:12 The BIG problem with inductors
11:12 How a single diode can fix the circuit (flyback diode)
13:06 Controlling the MOSFET using PWM
17:32 But this circuit does nothing?
18:30 Conclusion
18:42 Outro
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