PCB layout design for switching power supply IC is as important as the circuit design. Appropriate layout can avoid various problems caused by power supply circuit. Major problems that arise from ...

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 ...

Find a downloadable version of this story in pdf format at the end of the story. Traditionally in synchronous buck designs, the PWM controller and its driver have been a single unit, for cost and ...