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 ...

Learn how to select a power-supply configuration based on PPG system requirements. Review the implementation of switched-mode power-supply reference circuits for both discrete (part one) and ...

Almost all appliances need a power supply to convert the 100-130 or 220-240 V AC mains voltage to a 3.3 or 5 V DC voltage to supply board electronics. A new regulation to the ECO conception directive ...

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 ...

Editor's Note: Here's another take on the transformerless AC line power supply, which finds use in some well-insulated, low-power devices. Our technical reviewer pointed out that C ac should be an ...

Globalfoundries (GF) has announced that its 180nm Ultra High Voltage (180UHV) technology platform has entered volume production for a range of client applications, including AC-DC controllers for ...

GF’s 180UHV platform features a 3.3V LV CMOS baseline, with options for HV18, HV30 and 700V UHV, that delivers significant area savings for both digital and analog circuit blocks, compared to the ...