Glossary Definition for DC-DC

Definition

Any of the family of switch-mode voltage regulators, these devices use an inductor to store and transfer energy to the output in discrete packets, resulting in highly efficient power conversion.

See application note 2031, "DC-DC Converter Tutorial" and application note 660, "Regulator topologies for battery-powered systems."

Synonyms

• Switching Regulator
• DC-DC Converter
• Inductor-Based Switcher
• Switcher
• Inductor-Based
• DC-DCs
• DC/DC

See Also

• Step-Up DC-DC
• VRM
• Buck
• Soft Start
• Voltage Regulator
• DC-DC Controller
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