The solution to this is a switched-mode power supply. Rather than burn off energy ... See that and get the link to the DC-DC converter datasheet after the break. Above is [Ken’s] hand drawn ...

On the other hand, this was a great introduction to switch-mode power supply designs, and what not to do with our own builds. Continue reading “Just How Dodgy Are Cheap USB Chargers Anyway?” ...

Linear or switching supply? DC power supplies come in two basic flavours ... many applications call for using a DC power supply in constant current mode. When operated in constant-current mode, ...

which are very frequently applied in practical realizations of switched-mode. Upon completion of the course, you will be able to understand, analyze, model, and design current-mode controllers for ...

The new innovation in uninterruptible power supplies is the Trio DC UPS from Phoenix Contact for machine building. The combined switched-mode power supply unit incorporates the functions of a UPS and ...

Explore the impact of dc-dc converters on electronic products and understand ringing and interference in switching power ...