To step down a regulated 12V supply to 5V using a buck converter, here are the recommended component values: **Inductor Value:** The inductor value for a buck converter is typically calculated using ...

It operates smoothly over the 3-12V range, moving from a boost converter (3-5V in) to a buck converter (5-12V in) on the fly. Please note! This chip can do both, but it really works better as a buck ...