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AppNote: Tips and Tricks on how to verify control loop stability

Register and learn more in our AppNote about control loop stability. This application note describes how to measure the control loop stability of switch-mode power supplies to get the best performance and confidence of the design.

This application note describes how to measure the control loop stability of switch-mode power supplies to get the best performance and confidence of the design. It will explain the main measurement concept and will guide the user during the measurements.

Wherever possible, a hint is given where the user should pay attention to it to avoid weak measurements. The R&S buck converter reference board was designed in collaboration with Texas Instruments and is used to illustrate the closed loop measurement in a practical manner.

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• How to measure control loop stability of switch-mode power supplies
• Tips and tricks to avoid weak measurements
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