The Most Versatile Voltage Converter you never heard of! The (S)EPIC Converter

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In this video we will be having a closer look at the SEPIC voltage converter. You probably do not know it, but most small Buck Boost Converters are in fact SEPIC converters and for a good reason. I will show you how the SEPIC converter works, why it is "(S)EPIC", how you can modify it with a coupled inductor and how to make a DIY version. Let's get started!

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https://www.onsemi.com/pub/collateral...
https://www.ti.com/lit/an/slyt309/sly...
https://datasheetspdf.com/pdf/1096363...
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0:00 SEPIC Converter?
1:54 Intro
2:29 How does it work?
5:20 Advantages of the SEPIC
6:05 Secret Coupled Inductor Hack?
9:21 Which SEPIC should you buy?
9:49 DIY SEPIC