This document teaches the users to determine the characteristics of step-down DC-DC (buck) switched mode power supply through understanding and exploring its voltage and current waveforms. Both the ...

The power supply circuit is a ubiquitous component in all electronic devices, regardless of whether they are powered by batteries or by direct or alternating external electricity. The whole ...

The flyback design is a switched-mode power supply (SMPS) that’s been used for 70+ years and still going strong. This supply—also called a power converter—has two distinct operating phases, with power ...

Sponsored by: Texas Instruments. Power supplies have rapidly progressed from simple linear designs to complex switched-mode topologies, and designers are turning to resources like those assembled by ...

As backup power sources become more common in residential construction (Photo 1), many homeowners have learned about the needs and benefits of transfer switches. They know in the event of an electric ...

Don’t underestimate the importance of your PC’s power source. A good power supply serves as the cornerstone for a low-maintenance and highly reliable computer. But more often than not, boxed, ...