This file type includes high resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. Switching power supplies are inevitable in today’s designs. They’re power-efficient and thermal-efficient, with various ...

Efficiency is one of the most important power supply characteristics. It determines the thermal and electrical losses in the system, as well as the amount of cooling required. Also, it determines the ...

Power supply manufacturers sometimes hear from customers with unfortunate dilemmas, such as, “I need to operate the power supply outside its rated voltage range.” Or, “What happens if I exceed my ...

Today's engineer is faced with several options when selecting capacitors for use in high reliability switch-mode power supply (SMPS) applications. Each type has advantages and disadvantages that are ...

SMPS is the abbreviation of switching mode power supply, a kind of high-frequency power conversion device and a power supply device. Its function is to convert a level of voltage to the voltage or ...

The most common type of power supply today is the switching supply. These units use pulse-width modulation (PWM) to regulate output. Supplies today employ several different PWM circuit configurations.