Xiaofan Chen wrote: > More theoretical analysis here: > http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-03092002-004940/ > Read Chapter 2 about the low duty ratio's effect to the multi-phase > buck converter. It applies to single phase synchronous buck > converter as well. That's 52 page PDF I don't have time to read now. If you have valid points, you should be able to summarize them in a few paragraphs. > If a transformer is involved (which changes > the effective duty ratio), high input voltage can actually be > an advantage. I was assuming we were discussing simple DC coupled buck converters with a switch, inductor, and diode. ******************************************************************** Embed Inc, Littleton Massachusetts, http://www.embedinc.com/products (978) 742-9014. Gold level PIC consultants since 2000. -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist