In this project we are going to step down 12v D.C to any D.C value between 2 and 11volts. The circuit which steps down the D.C voltage is known as […]
110V, 14V, 5V SMPS Circuit – Detailed Diagrams with Illustrations
In this post we learn how to apply the IC L6565 for making a compact multi purpose 110V, 14V, 5V SMPS circuit using minimum number of external components. Implementing quasi-resonant ZVS […]
Power Factor Correction (PFC) Circuit – Tutorial
The post details the different methods of configuring a power factor correction circuit or a PFC circuit in SMPS designs, and explains the best practice options for these topologies so […]
Calculating Inductors in Buck Boost Converters
In this post we try to understand the method of dimensioning or calculating inductors in buck boost SMPS circuits in order to ensure an optimal performance from these devices. In […]
How Boost Converters Work
A boost converter (also called step-up converter) is a DC to DC converter circuit which is designed to convert an input DC voltage into an output DC voltage with a […]
Ferrite Core Material Selection Guide for SMPS
In this post we learn how to select ferrite core material with the correct specifications for ensuring proper compatibility with a given SMPS circuit design Why Ferrite Core Ferrite is […]