Isolated outputs are required for a broad range of DC/DC converter applications and not just the telecom- and datacom-mandated 48V isolation requirements. Isolation can be necessary for ...

When first starting an electronics project, it’s not uncommon to dive right in to getting the core parts of the project working. Breadboarding the project usually involves working with a benchtop ...

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 ...

For the PDF version of this article, click here. The “lowly” flyback switched-mode power supply (SMPS) is still a workhorse in the power supply business for requirements below 100 W, but the ...

Fig. 1: A conventional flyback topology experiences significant switching losses. Mladen Ivankovic is a Sr. Staff Application Engineer at Infineon A classic flyback converter stores energy as a ...