VIPer selection - step 2

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VIPer selection - step 2

Figure 2.

VIPer setting window

2.1

Operations

1.

Device selection: the software automatically selects the device based on the output

power.

2.

Operating mode: discontinuous mode is set by default but the user can change it to

continuous.

3.

Maximum ambient temperature: has an impact on power dissipation, thus on the

converter's power capability.

4.

Case-ambient thermal resistance: the default value can be decreased and power

dissipation improved by providing a heat sink.

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