How to estimate control loop bandwidth from the transient response time?

2017/03/30

The Richtek Load Transient Tool makes DC/DC converter stability check simpler and faster than before! No matter your design is a Buck or Boost converter, a linear regulator or even a LED driver, this unique fast load transient tool kit will help you identify loop stability problems and estimate the converter loop control speed to judge the correct control loop compensation. In this tutorial video, you will find an example of a stability test where we compare the load transient test result with an actual open loop gain-phase measurement using a network analyzer. You will also find an example of a stability problem to see the influence of reduced output capacitor value on the converter stability and control bandwidth.