A current mode controlled DC/DC converter that includes an adaptive clamp
voltage circuit at an error amplifier output to significantly reduce
overshoot in the output of the converter if the target voltage changes
rapidly. If a current limiter is active, the clamp level of the adaptive
clamp voltage circuit is decreased at an appropriate rate. Similarly, if
the current limiter is not activated, the adaptive clamp voltage circuit
is restored to an initial clamp level. The operation of the adaptive
clamp circuit at the output of the error amplifier enables a relatively
faster reduction in both overshoot and the amount of time before the
converter's output voltage and output current settle back down to a
relatively constant state.