Latest Switching Regulator Industry Articles

Learn five alternatives to spread spectrum for EMI mitigation in switched-mode power supplies: passive and active EMI…

Learn five alternatives to spread spectrum for EMI mitigation in switched-mode power supplies: passive and active EMI filtering, slew rate control, advanced packaging, and PCB layout optimization.

While their issues and challenges are distinct, both automotive and industrial systems rely on DC-DC switching regulator…

While their issues and challenges are distinct, both automotive and industrial systems rely on DC-DC switching regulator technology. Learn how to navigate these issues and make smart engineering choices.

This article will take a deeper look at five key power supply problems, how to know when they arise, and the best ways to…

This article will take a deeper look at five key power supply problems, how to know when they arise, and the best ways to address or mitigate them.

This article provides an introduction to microcontroller power management concepts. The NXP i.MX RT500 family of…

This article provides an introduction to microcontroller power management concepts. The NXP i.MX RT500 family of crossover MCUs will be used to provide examples of how these power management concepts can be employed by embedded developers in their applications.

Power conversion systems in EVs follow the half-bridge configuration. This article explores the IGBT half-bridge design…

Power conversion systems in EVs follow the half-bridge configuration. This article explores the IGBT half-bridge design of a high-voltage side (output stage) of the gate driver.

Stepper motors work well in a wide range of applications but can struggle with torque ripple and current distortion…

Stepper motors work well in a wide range of applications but can struggle with torque ripple and current distortion issues. Learn about QuietStep, a proprietary algorithm from Allegro MicroSystems, as a possible solution. 

This article provides designers with recommendations for protection and low-power control components for power outlet…

This article provides designers with recommendations for protection and low-power control components for power outlet design that both prevent overloads from damaging sensitive circuitry and maximize device efficiency.

This article explores components that protect and control their circuits in smart home security applications,…

This article explores components that protect and control their circuits in smart home security applications, specifically components for protecting wired and wireless security cameras and wired doorbell cameras.

In this article, learn about the power density in power management systems, including how it is estimated, its…

In this article, learn about the power density in power management systems, including how it is estimated, its limitations, and solutions for overcoming those limitations.

This article looks at semiconductor technologies that are driving EV chargers, including high-voltage semiconductor…

This article looks at semiconductor technologies that are driving EV chargers, including high-voltage semiconductor switches, power converters, and multi-level complex power stages.

This article explores the power rails and power modes of the LPC55S69 and investigates how the modes affect the MCU in…

This article explores the power rails and power modes of the LPC55S69 and investigates how the modes affect the MCU in various applications.

Intel Enpirion PowerSoC modules are DC-DC step-down converters that integrate nearly all the components needed to build a…

Intel Enpirion PowerSoC modules are DC-DC step-down converters that integrate nearly all the components needed to build a power supply without sacrificing performance or efficiency. These solutions are designed to meet strict FPGA, ASIC, and processor power requirements.

Intermediate Bus Architecture is an emerging method that power designers are using to conserve PCB space. This article…

Intermediate Bus Architecture is an emerging method that power designers are using to conserve PCB space. This article discusses the solution benefits and tradeoffs of adopting this technique, and how it may be scaled to address application-specific requirements.

This teardown looks at the inner workings of the Hitachi SJ P1 Variable Frequency Drive, an inverter for industrial applications.

This teardown looks at the inner workings of the Hitachi SJ P1 Variable Frequency Drive, an inverter for industrial applications.

This article looks ahead to what needs to be next for SiC, where it might be applied, and how it could become the…

This article looks ahead to what needs to be next for SiC, where it might be applied, and how it could become the dominant force in power.

Learn the characteristics of aluminum electrolytic capacitors and tips on how to properly select one for use in…

Learn the characteristics of aluminum electrolytic capacitors and tips on how to properly select one for use in electrical designs.

Learn how small RC snubbers can help fix the issues experienced with fast switching.

Learn how small RC snubbers can help fix the issues experienced with fast switching.

This application note describes a simple hardware implementation of a 4-Mux LCD driver using time division multiplexing…

This application note describes a simple hardware implementation of a 4-Mux LCD driver using time division multiplexing techniques along with system monitoring using a GreenPAK IC.

In part 12 of Resolving the Signal, we look at a power-supply noise design example to discuss which supplies are most…

In part 12 of Resolving the Signal, we look at a power-supply noise design example to discuss which supplies are most critical when trying to increase a system's PSR. From that example, we offer best practices to maintain low power-supply noise and debugging tips for a system's overall noise performance.