EDN

Two-switch topology boosts forward, flyback designs

Adding a high-side MOSFET switch to the conventional forward and flyback power converter design brings many benefits, especially in higher input-voltage applications. With the resulting two-switch ...
Electronic Design

Protecting Flybacks Against Short Circuits

For the PDF version of this article, including diagrams and/or equations, click here. In any off-line flyback converter design, it is possible that the output ...
Electronic Design

MOSFET Circuit Forms Reliable Switch Debouncer

Mechanical switches can be noisy, generating multiple transient pulses that may cause faulty operation of fast digital circuits. In this design, a pair of MOSFETs are ...
EDN

Reduce power consumption by redesigning normally-on load switches with zero-power MOSFETs

As circuit power-supply voltages decrease and green energy trends grow in popularity, designers should re-examine some of the circuits that continually consume power, in an effort to reduce overall ...
Embedded

Two-Switch Forward/Flyback Converter Overview

The Forward and Flyback converters are two popular topologies widely used in isolated DC-DC power converters. These topologies are favored by designers for their simplicity, ability to handle multiple ...
Business Wire

Cree Launches Industry’s First Commercial Silicon Carbide Power MOSFET; Destined to Replace Silicon Devices in High Voltage (≥ 1200V) Power Electronics

DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a move that heralds a performance revolution in energy efficient power electronics, Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE), a market leader in silicon carbide (SiC) power devices, ...