The previous column in this series discussed driver and layout considerations to improve the performance achievable with eGaN FETs. In this installment the optimum layout will be implemented in a high ...

Switch-mode power supplies (SMPS) based on the buck (step-down) converter principle are widely used in all electronic applications. They don’t require a transformer, just a simple coil to efficiently ...

For those living before the invention of the transistor, the modern world must appear almost magical. Computers are everywhere now and are much more reliable, but there are other less obvious changes ...

A buck-boost DC/DC converter is one of the most valuable tools in a power supply designer’s toolbox for dealing with a variety of power conversion scenarios. In these situations, input voltages can ...

Designing power solutions for today's information technology boards that handle multiple tasks at much faster rates is complex. As these boards must process more and more data, they incorporate ...