Every non-battery-powered electronic device requires converting offline ac power to some dc voltage for powering electronics. Nowadays, efficient conversion of electrical power is becoming an ...

In switched-mode power supplies (SMPS), magnetic components, namely inductors and transformers, play critical roles. Much of the SMPS design process relies on component specifications and simulation ...

Modern personal computers (PC) use well designed, rich capacity and reliable switch mode power supplies (SMPS), which ought to be ideal for regular use in electronics hobby labs as dependable ...

Achieving an optimized board layout by successfully implementing the golden rule regarding traces. Looking at typical buck and boost regulator circuits. 1. Shown is the board of an LT8640S switching ...

Here, Rich Miron, Applications Engineer at Digi-Key Electronics explores the operation of switch mode power supplies and explores make Vs. buy decision process for power supplies. Miron also ...