An information handling system has a power supply using a DC-to-DC buck
converter. The DC-to-DC buck converter maintains continuous mode of
operation over a wide range of output currents by adding more inductance
to the buck converter circuit when the load current is below a certain
value(s). A sensing circuit may determine load current and at the certain
value(s) more inductance (increased inductance value) may be added to the
buck converter circuit so as to main a continuous mode of operation. When
the load current increases above the certain value, the extra inductance
may be removed (inductance value decreased). Thus, the buck converter may
operate most efficiently and remain in the continuous operation mode for
a wider range of load currents.