There are many subtleties and details of circuit operation of power supplies and their components that are usually learned after years of hard-won experience. Much of this information is not written down, and is rarely included in data books.

Switching Power Magazine offers in-depth design tips and feature articles on power supply design from around the world.

Myths and misconceptions about high-frequency magnetics design helps you avoid some of the common mistakes in designing your high-frequency transformers and inductors.

Transformer Impedance Measurements details essential measurements you should make on every transformer you design or use in order to properly characterize and specify your component.

Pulse-by-pulse current limit leads to a rugged and reliable power supply.

Snubber design procedures help you quickly and efficiently design RC snubbers for the ringing wave forms common to all PWM power supplies.

PWM Control Chip Design Issues, some practical and useful design tips for applying PWM controllers and avoiding some of the common pitfalls.

Power Supply Loop Gain Design, design rules and guidelines for this critical and often complex task.

Power Supply Loop Measurements gives crucial information on measuring power supply loop gain and other parameters.

Common Failure Mechanisms, what to look for, and how to avoid some costly mistakes.

Simulation problems explains the difficulty of simulating power supplies.

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