Latest Switching Regulator Articles and Videos

Learn how output voltage and diode current affect the behavior of a step-up switching regulator.

Learn how output voltage and diode current affect the behavior of a step-up switching regulator.

With the help of LTspice, we examine how inductor current affects the functioning of a boost converter.

With the help of LTspice, we examine how inductor current affects the functioning of a boost converter.

Toshiba TCR1HF CMOS Linear LDO Regulator ICs are advanced silicon monolithic ICs crafted for power supply applications.…

Toshiba TCR1HF CMOS Linear LDO Regulator ICs are advanced silicon monolithic ICs crafted for power supply applications. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!

Learn how a step-up switching regulator generates an output voltage higher than its input voltage.

Learn how a step-up switching regulator generates an output voltage higher than its input voltage.

What is a boost converter? This article discusses key initial design tasks for a step-up voltage regulator and describes…

What is a boost converter? This article discusses key initial design tasks for a step-up voltage regulator and describes its structure.

Designing a buck converter? Read this article for practical guidance on selecting an output capacitance value.

Designing a buck converter? Read this article for practical guidance on selecting an output capacitance value.

Capacitors are a crucial component of step-down switching regulators. Learn about the different capacitor types and how…

Capacitors are a crucial component of step-down switching regulators. Learn about the different capacitor types and how each one affects regulator performance.

Are you picking out components for a step-down switching regulator? Learn how to think about inductance values and…

Are you picking out components for a step-down switching regulator? Learn how to think about inductance values and inductor current when choosing an inductor.

Nexperia says its latest power chip has an 85% smaller PCB footprint than alternatives with several discrete components.

Nexperia says its latest power chip has an 85% smaller PCB footprint than alternatives with several discrete components.

Proper inductor selection is one key to the successful design and implementation of a switching regulator. This article…

Proper inductor selection is one key to the successful design and implementation of a switching regulator. This article will help you understand the relationship between the inductor value and circuit performance.

Improve your understanding of switch-mode voltage regulators by examining the electrical characteristics of a step-down…

Improve your understanding of switch-mode voltage regulators by examining the electrical characteristics of a step-down converter during the on and off portions of its switching cycle.

This article will analyze in detail the operation of a step-down DC/DC voltage converter. Using SPICE simulations, we…

This article will analyze in detail the operation of a step-down DC/DC voltage converter. Using SPICE simulations, we will investigate the output voltage settling, voltage ripple, and inductor and load currents.

Switching regulators are an essential circuit for efficiently generating stable supply voltages and for translating…

Switching regulators are an essential circuit for efficiently generating stable supply voltages and for translating voltages up or down.

In this article, we’ll use LTspice simulations to more thoroughly understand output-voltage ripple and consider…

In this article, we’ll use LTspice simulations to more thoroughly understand output-voltage ripple and consider techniques for mitigating it within a charge pump circuit.

The Toshiba TPD2015FN is an intelligent power switch designed for various applications such as motors, solenoids, and…

The Toshiba TPD2015FN is an intelligent power switch designed for various applications such as motors, solenoids, and lamp drives. Watch and learn all about their features, specs, applications, and more!

Continuing our in-depth look at a simple SPICE circuit that can generate a negative supply voltage, we’ll consider the…

Continuing our in-depth look at a simple SPICE circuit that can generate a negative supply voltage, we’ll consider the effect of oscillator frequency on the system’s performance parameters.

There's a lot at play for advanced driver assistance systems to monitor for drowsiness or connect vehicles to the grid.…

There's a lot at play for advanced driver assistance systems to monitor for drowsiness or connect vehicles to the grid. Here are a few recent technologies driving forward the future of autonomous vehicles.

Aiming to bring the benefits of GaN technology into play, power IC vendors are rolling out new devices for control and…

Aiming to bring the benefits of GaN technology into play, power IC vendors are rolling out new devices for control and automotive charging applications.

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of…

This New Product Brief (NPB) is part of a video series highlighting the features, applications, and technical specs of newly-released products.