Here’s the reference schematic of the digital power supply module. As explained in the first installment of this serial article, dc output voltage and current levels are constantly monitored (and ...

Once upon a time, building yourself a power supply required sourcing all manner of components, from transformers to transistors, knobs, and indicators. These days, everything’s a bit more integrated ...

Surprising facts, like “old fangled” 3-leg linear regulators (LM317, LM337, LM350, et al.) can be used in shunt regulator topologies can sometimes inspire “new fangled” circuit designs. Figure 1 shows ...

Switch-mode power supplies are ubiquitous. Standard off-the-shelf modules in a consistent range of form factors available from multiple manufacturers. Globalized manufacturing and trade has turned ...

As the auto industry prepares for the electric vehicle era, many of the world's auto makers are investing in safer batteries that charge faster and last longer per charge than lithium-ion batteries ...