Find a downloadable version of this story in pdf format at the end of the story. Although features and functionality attract the most attention for new electronic products, whether consumer, ...

The AP6714 boost and the AP6015 buck converters have 2.2- and 1.2-MHz maximum switching frequencies, respectively. Claiming 94% efficiency, the synchronous dc/dc converters provides 150-mA quiescent ...

In power distribution systems, sudden load increases can cause significant voltage drops. These short-term dips should ideally have no impact on the subsequent power supply components. In power ...

Rectifiers and ac-dc power supplies employ large bulk capacitors. During power-up, these capacitors require a large amount of current to charge up, resulting in a large inrush current. This inrush ...