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.

 
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