EDN

Embedded Switching Power Supply PCB Design Considerations

A good switching power supply requires a good printed circuit board. In order to make an efficient one, the PCB designer should understand the phenomenon behind the operation of the typical switching ...
EDN

DC/DC converter PCB layout, Part 1

Fundamental to careful system design of any DC/DC power converter is a well-planned and carefully executed printed circuit board (PCB) layout. An optimized layout leads to better performance, lower ...
Electronic Design

Moving on to GaN Switches in Switch-Mode Power Supplies

GaN switches promise higher efficiency and higher power density in SMPS. This article discusses the readiness of this technology and its challenges, and provides an outlook on being a replacement for ...
Electronic Design

“Driving” GaN into High-Density Switching Power Supplies

This article is part of the TechXchange: Gallium Nitride (GaN). Gallium nitride (GaN) continues to gain ground in power electronics. Not only does the technology eliminate reverse recovery, but it ...
Hackaday

A Simple Soft Power Switch Using Common Modules

If you want to easily control the power in a circuit, you’ll probably reach for the classic toggle switch. While there’s certainly nothing wrong with that, physical toggles are a bit dated at this ...