The single stage PFC flyback converter remains the topology of choice in many off line AC-DC LED power supplies. This is largely due to its low component count and cost, combined with efficiency of ...

One trend that shows no size of ending is the move to smaller personal electronic devices. From smartphones to tablets, each successive generation is smaller and more powerful than the last. It’s ...

In some circuits, galvanic isolation is necessary due to safety considerations. In other circuits, functional isolation is used to block any interference on signals. A galvanically isolated power ...

This document is a design example report of a 2.5 W, universal input, non-isolated flyback converter employing LinkSwitch™-XT LNK3604D. It operates in an input voltage ranging from 85 VAC to 265 VAC ...

Here, Rich Miron, Applications Engineer at Digi-Key Electronics explores the operation of switch mode power supplies and explores make Vs. buy decision process for power supplies. Miron also ...