When the right parameters are checked, via LTpowerCAD or another tool, the number of output capacitors in a power supply can be minimized, saving money and board space.
Power modules might be the semiconductor industry’s answer to some constant problems. With advanced component integration, optimization, and performance, modules deliver a power...
Stricter guidelines imposed by version 3 of the IEC standard for harmonic current emissions push designers to embrace power-factor-correction methodologies.
This two-part series presents validated SMPS designs for remote-patient vital sign monitoring applications, including biosensors with excellent system signal-to-noise performance...
This series shines the spotlight on how to get the most out of your power-supply designs, taking a deep dive into noise issues that plague signal-processing chains and methodologies...
Real-world behavior must be taken into account to build a reliable power system, and that means an input voltage must be within the permissible range for the given switching regulator...
Today’s architecture tools for power-supply design have become very sophisticated and powerful enough to meet the demands of complex systems, yet are now easy enough to use for...
Sponsored by Digi-Key and RECOM: The make vs. buy decision when it comes to power supplies becomes more onerous due to demands designers must meet. However, some of the latest...
With a good company, you’re buying much more than the chip. You’re also obtaining the confidence that the chip was in good hands, because it’s usually designed by experts in the...
Sponsored by Texas Instruments: Though long recognized as a superior option for small power adapters, implementation difficulties have held back the topology’s widespread use....
It’s imperative that designers better understand the complex nature of digital power. In this article, an analog-based SMPS is converted into a digital-feedback supply.
Sponsored by Texas Instruments: When going about choosing a power topology, first nail down the required specs and then decide on whether you’re going linear or switch-mode.
The design of switching power supplies requires significant attention to detail, from component placement and thermal analysis to careful testing for a wide range of operating...