Tool/software:
Hello,
We are considering using the LM5177 controller with GANFETs to build a BUCK-BOOST. Design requirements: Vin = 6V to 50V, Vout = 28V, and Iout(max) = 25Amps when VIN=24V to 50V, We are limited to 60Amps on the input.
Since the LM5177 doesn't have a PSPICE model available, I looked the LM5177EVM-HP as a reference to assess the tools available: WEBENCH, and the QUICKSTART_TOOL (EXCEL file). The WEBENCH tool generates a design using a 4uH inductor, which is not what the EXCEL tool indicates. The design files indicate that inductor on the board is 1.8uH, and the EXCEL tool seems to agree with that inductor value.
Based on this, I should not use the WEBENCH solution, and only use the recommendation generated by the EXCEL tool. Is this TI's recommendation? When do you expect to have a PSPICE model for the LM5177?
Just wanted to ask this question before designing this board.
Thanks
Horacio Estabridis
