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Pick the right output capacitors for LED drivers
Author:John Betten

LEDs require a well-designed constant-current source for controlled brightness. The output capacitor in the traditional buck converter that serves to drive LEDs can have a significant effect on control-loop characteristics, and the capacitor type as well as the output circuit configuration is often critical. Here's how to pick the right capacitors for your intended application.

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