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How to generate a negative output voltage from a positive input voltage?

In order to generate a negative output voltage from a positive input voltage, the designer would usually opt for the buck-boost topology or possibly a SEPIC converter, both of which offer reasonable efficiency that is much higher than a linear regulator. However, the same outcome can be reached with a buck converter.

What is an inverting switching converter?

However, some specific electronic circuits require power sources with the negative voltage at the output side. The inverting switching converter is a DC/DC converter type that enables the supply of negative voltage. Most basic DC/DC converter topologies can be modified to function as inverting converters.

What is a negative output buck converter?

This application note looks at the SiP12116 configured as a negative output buck converter. The buck topology is conventionally used to convert a larger bus or system voltage into a smaller voltage. The advantage of using a buck converter is that efficiency is very high when compared to a linear regulator performing the same conversion.

Can a cot converter have a negative output voltage?

The COT converters can also be configured in a buck-boost topology, allowing for a negative output voltage. This application note looks at the SiP12116 configured as a negative output buck converter. The buck topology is conventionally used to convert a larger bus or system voltage into a smaller voltage.

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