Switching Power Supplies

Resources

Maxim — Intro
• National Semi — intro
• National Semi — linear and switching PSUs
• ON Semi — In-depth intro to linear and switching PSUs
• ON Semi — intro
• Datel — intro
• Switching-Mode Power Supply Knowledge Base
• Navy Power Supply Reliability Design & Mfg Guidelines

Specific advice

• National Semi — Layout guidelines
• National Semi — Simple Switcher layout guidelines
• National Semi — Selecting inductors for Buck converters
• God these things can be complicated
• pay attn to grounding and high-speed diodes
• layout
• what kind of coils to use