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Common power supply topologies

Summary of the three most common switched-mode power technologies.

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An innovative topology for 24 hour turnaround of custom configured PSUs

A different approach to solving individual system power requirements.

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Eliminating snubber circuits in AC-DC power supplies

Implementing silicon carbide diode in PFC boost controllers.

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MTBF: misquoted and misunderstood

Important factors when comparing quoted MTBF.

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The ever shrinking power supply

Factors driving down the size of AC-DC power supplies.

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How to design a smaller, more efficient AC-DC power supply

Creating smaller power supplies without compromising efficiency or functionality.

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How to reduce size and increase performance in AC-DC power supply design

Design ideas that make a difference to power supply performance.

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No load power consumption and efficiency of external power supplies

Summary of requirements for no load power consumption and minimum efficiency by various international regulatory bodies.

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Fractional turns transformers (FTT) save space, cut costs and improve efficiency of AC-DC power supplies

Implementing fractional turns in power converters

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Ten tips for designing small and efficient AC-DC switching power supplies

Top ten design tips from VP of Engineering, Hiren Shah

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Understanding forced air cooling in power supplies

Reducing waste heat from power supplies

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Peaks load capabilities: Four typical characterizations

Selecting power supplies for high peak currents

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