Decreased system reliability due to overloaded power supplies is a common engineering challenge. In this Q&A-style article submitted by Allied Electronic & Automation, David Norton, technical ...

How switch-mode power supplies changed the power-supply design space. The isolation factor in power supplies: galvanic isolation vs. non-isolated. Most common non-isolated topologies. This series ...

Before we go forward and run some of the tests that we are going to see hereinafter, let us check a few of the symptoms to understand if those tests are worth doing. We have mentioned some symptoms ...

Frederik Dostal explains the rise of the ideal diode and how it can be used to develop more robust power systems.

In the past couple of years, it has become very evident that CPUs and GPUs have become increasingly power-hungry. We doubt this will change in the near future, so those who prefer super-powerful ...

It is increasingly common for Complex Programmable Logic Devices (CPLDs) to be used in systems with stringent power budgets. Examples include smart phones, handheld instrumentation, video recording ...

What is the best power supply for a gaming PC? A quality power supply can make an enormous difference to the ease of use of your machine. The Power Supply Unit (PSU) converts electricity from the ...

I have an extra case that I would like to put 20 hard drives in. I would also like to have a dedicated power supply for this case the case will not have a motherboard it will only house drives and the ...

Dallas – In an effort to speed designers' time-to-market, Texas Instruments Inc. has launched a ready-to-use power supply module based on the company's Swift dc/dc regulator ICs. The PT5400 ...