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Power-Supply Circuits

APP NOTES FOR:  Automotive Cable Modem/Satellite TV Cell Phone Desktop PC/Server Digital Camera Fiber Module LCD/Flat Panel/Backlight/Display Network/Telecom/WLAN Notebook Computer Other PDA/Hand Terminal Printer/Fax RAID

Topology:  Boost/Step-Up Buck-Boost/Step Up-Down Buck/Step-Down Charge Pump Flyback/Isolated/Transformer Inverter/Negative Output Linear Regulator/LDO MOSFET Driver USB/Hot-Swap/Load Switching White-LED Power

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Tutorial 5389  Abstract Layout Considerations for High-Power Circuits

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Tutorial 5133  Abstract Power-Supply Solutions for Altera FPGAs

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Tutorial 5132  Abstract Power-Supply Solutions for Xilinx FPGAs

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Tutorial 5290  Abstract Higher Integration Drives the Newest Generations of Smartphones

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Tutorial 5065  Abstract Radio Susceptibility—Cure with Antibiotic, Vaccine, or the Laws of Physics?

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Tutorial 4670  Abstract LEDs for General Lighting: What They Offer and Their Design in Retrofit Lamps

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Tutorial 4687  Abstract LEDs Allow New Remote-Controlled Lighting Applications

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Tutorial 5047  Abstract Projected-Capacitive Touch Systems from the Controller Point of View

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Tutorial 671  Abstract Energy Management for Small Portable Systems

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Tutorial 4691  Abstract Introduction to Hearing Aids and Important Design Considerations

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Tutorial 725  Abstract DC-DC Conversion Without Inductors

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Tutorial 4344  Abstract Rail Splitter, from Abraham Lincoln to Virtual Ground

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Tutorial 2031  Abstract DC-DC Converter Tutorial

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Tutorial 660  Abstract Regulator Topologies for Battery-Powered Systems

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Tutorial 658  Abstract Choose the Right Ultra-Thin DC-DC Converter for a Compact PCMCIA Card

APP NOTES FOR: Automotive

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Tutorial 1109  Small, High-Voltage Boost Converters

APP NOTES FOR: Cable Modem/Satellite TV

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Tutorial 1832  Abstract Power Supply Engineer's Guide to Calculate Dissipation for MOSFETs in High-Power Supplies

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Tutorial 883  Abstract Improved Power-Supply Rejection for Linear Regulators

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Tutorial 986  Abstract Input and Output Noise in Buck Converters Explained

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Tutorial 735  Abstract Layout Considerations for Non-Isolated DC-DC Converters

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Tutorial 848  Abstract Snubber Circuits Suppress Voltage Transient Spikes in Multiple Output DC-DC Flyback Converter Power Supplies

APP NOTES FOR: Cell Phone

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Tutorial 5290  Abstract Higher Integration Drives the Newest Generations of Smartphones

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Tutorial 1930  Abstract Technology Changes: From a Portable Power Point of View

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Tutorial 883  Abstract Improved Power-Supply Rejection for Linear Regulators

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Tutorial 751  Abstract Linear Regulators in Portable Applications

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Tutorial 1083  Abstract Life with Batteries—Do Not Ignore an IC's Typical Specs

APP NOTES FOR: Desktop PC/Server

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Tutorial 1832  Abstract Power Supply Engineer's Guide to Calculate Dissipation for MOSFETs in High-Power Supplies

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Tutorial 986  Abstract Input and Output Noise in Buck Converters Explained

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Tutorial 735  Abstract Layout Considerations for Non-Isolated DC-DC Converters

APP NOTES FOR: Digital Camera

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Tutorial 1930  Abstract Technology Changes: From a Portable Power Point of View

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Tutorial 751  Abstract Linear Regulators in Portable Applications

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Tutorial 1083  Abstract Life with Batteries—Do Not Ignore an IC's Typical Specs

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Tutorial 1051  SEPIC Equations and Component Ratings

APP NOTES FOR: Fiber Module

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Tutorial 1109  Small, High-Voltage Boost Converters

APP NOTES FOR: LCD/Flat Panel/Backlight/Display

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Tutorial 5047  Abstract Projected-Capacitive Touch Systems from the Controller Point of View

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Tutorial 1930  Abstract Technology Changes: From a Portable Power Point of View

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Tutorial 817  Abstract Using Thermistors in Temperature Tracking Power Supplies

APP NOTES FOR: Network/Telecom/WLAN

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Tutorial 1832  Abstract Power Supply Engineer's Guide to Calculate Dissipation for MOSFETs in High-Power Supplies

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Tutorial 883  Abstract Improved Power-Supply Rejection for Linear Regulators

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Tutorial 986  Abstract Input and Output Noise in Buck Converters Explained

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Tutorial 735  Abstract Layout Considerations for Non-Isolated DC-DC Converters

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Tutorial 848  Abstract Snubber Circuits Suppress Voltage Transient Spikes in Multiple Output DC-DC Flyback Converter Power Supplies

APP NOTES FOR: Notebook Computer

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Tutorial 5133  Abstract Power-Supply Solutions for Altera FPGAs

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Tutorial 1832  Abstract Power Supply Engineer's Guide to Calculate Dissipation for MOSFETs in High-Power Supplies

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Tutorial 883  Abstract Improved Power-Supply Rejection for Linear Regulators

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Tutorial 751  Abstract Linear Regulators in Portable Applications

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Tutorial 1083  Abstract Life with Batteries—Do Not Ignore an IC's Typical Specs

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Tutorial 1051  SEPIC Equations and Component Ratings

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Tutorial 735  Abstract Layout Considerations for Non-Isolated DC-DC Converters

APP NOTES FOR: Other

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Tutorial 5389  Abstract Layout Considerations for High-Power Circuits

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Tutorial 1897  Abstract Building a DC-DC Power Supply that Works

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Tutorial 737  Abstract Choosing the Right Power-Supply IC for your Application

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Tutorial 718  Abstract Properties of the Charge-Pump Voltage Splitter

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Tutorial 2997  Abstract Basic Switching-Regulator-Layout Techniques

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Tutorial 1930  Abstract Technology Changes: From a Portable Power Point of View

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Tutorial 716  Abstract Proper Layout and Component Selection Controls EMI

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Tutorial 1133  Abstract Multiple Voltage Systems Need Supply-Voltage Sequencing

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Tutorial 2031  Abstract DC-DC Converter Tutorial

APP NOTES FOR: PDA/Hand Terminal

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Tutorial 5132  Abstract Power-Supply Solutions for Xilinx FPGAs

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Tutorial 1930  Abstract Technology Changes: From a Portable Power Point of View

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Tutorial 883  Abstract Improved Power-Supply Rejection for Linear Regulators

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Tutorial 751  Abstract Linear Regulators in Portable Applications

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Tutorial 1083  Abstract Life with Batteries—Do Not Ignore an IC's Typical Specs

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Tutorial 1051  SEPIC Equations and Component Ratings

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Tutorial 817  Abstract Using Thermistors in Temperature Tracking Power Supplies

APP NOTES FOR: Printer/Fax

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Tutorial 1832  Abstract Power Supply Engineer's Guide to Calculate Dissipation for MOSFETs in High-Power Supplies

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Tutorial 735  Abstract Layout Considerations for Non-Isolated DC-DC Converters

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Tutorial 848  Abstract Snubber Circuits Suppress Voltage Transient Spikes in Multiple Output DC-DC Flyback Converter Power Supplies

APP NOTES FOR: RAID

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Tutorial 1832  Abstract Power Supply Engineer's Guide to Calculate Dissipation for MOSFETs in High-Power Supplies

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Tutorial 986  Abstract Input and Output Noise in Buck Converters Explained

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Tutorial 735  Abstract Layout Considerations for Non-Isolated DC-DC Converters

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Tutorial 848  Abstract Snubber Circuits Suppress Voltage Transient Spikes in Multiple Output DC-DC Flyback Converter Power Supplies

TOPOLOGY: Boost/Step-Up

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Tutorial 4687  Abstract LEDs Allow New Remote-Controlled Lighting Applications

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Tutorial 1897  Abstract Building a DC-DC Power Supply that Works

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Tutorial 737  Abstract Choosing the Right Power-Supply IC for your Application

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Tutorial 752  Abstract Creating a Fast Load Transient

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Tutorial 2997  Abstract Basic Switching-Regulator-Layout Techniques

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Tutorial 716  Abstract Proper Layout and Component Selection Controls EMI

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Tutorial 1109  Small, High-Voltage Boost Converters

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Tutorial 735  Abstract Layout Considerations for Non-Isolated DC-DC Converters

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Tutorial 817  Abstract Using Thermistors in Temperature Tracking Power Supplies

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Tutorial 2031  Abstract DC-DC Converter Tutorial

TOPOLOGY: Buck-Boost/Step Up-Down

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Tutorial 4687  Abstract LEDs Allow New Remote-Controlled Lighting Applications

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Tutorial 1897  Abstract Building a DC-DC Power Supply that Works

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Tutorial 737  Abstract Choosing the Right Power-Supply IC for your Application

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Tutorial 752  Abstract Creating a Fast Load Transient

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Tutorial 716  Abstract Proper Layout and Component Selection Controls EMI

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Tutorial 1051  SEPIC Equations and Component Ratings

TOPOLOGY: Buck/Step-Down

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Tutorial 5133  Abstract Power-Supply Solutions for Altera FPGAs

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Tutorial 5132  Abstract Power-Supply Solutions for Xilinx FPGAs

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Tutorial 4687  Abstract LEDs Allow New Remote-Controlled Lighting Applications

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Tutorial 4670  Abstract LEDs for General Lighting: What They Offer and Their Design in Retrofit Lamps

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Tutorial 1897  Abstract Building a DC-DC Power Supply that Works

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Tutorial 737  Abstract Choosing the Right Power-Supply IC for your Application

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Tutorial 752  Abstract Creating a Fast Load Transient

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Tutorial 2997  Abstract Basic Switching-Regulator-Layout Techniques

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Tutorial 1832  Abstract Power Supply Engineer's Guide to Calculate Dissipation for MOSFETs in High-Power Supplies

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Tutorial 716  Abstract Proper Layout and Component Selection Controls EMI

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Tutorial 986  Abstract Input and Output Noise in Buck Converters Explained

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Tutorial 735  Abstract Layout Considerations for Non-Isolated DC-DC Converters

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Tutorial 2031  Abstract DC-DC Converter Tutorial

TOPOLOGY: Charge Pump

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Tutorial 737  Abstract Choosing the Right Power-Supply IC for your Application

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Tutorial 718  Abstract Properties of the Charge-Pump Voltage Splitter

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Tutorial 752  Abstract Creating a Fast Load Transient

TOPOLOGY: Flyback/Isolated/Transformer

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Tutorial 4670  Abstract LEDs for General Lighting: What They Offer and Their Design in Retrofit Lamps

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Tutorial 1897  Abstract Building a DC-DC Power Supply that Works

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Tutorial 737  Abstract Choosing the Right Power-Supply IC for your Application

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Tutorial 752  Abstract Creating a Fast Load Transient

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Tutorial 716  Abstract Proper Layout and Component Selection Controls EMI

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Tutorial 2031  Abstract DC-DC Converter Tutorial

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Tutorial 848  Abstract Snubber Circuits Suppress Voltage Transient Spikes in Multiple Output DC-DC Flyback Converter Power Supplies

TOPOLOGY: Inverter/Negative Output

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Tutorial 1897  Abstract Building a DC-DC Power Supply that Works

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Tutorial 737  Abstract Choosing the Right Power-Supply IC for your Application

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Tutorial 716  Abstract Proper Layout and Component Selection Controls EMI

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Tutorial 2031  Abstract DC-DC Converter Tutorial

TOPOLOGY: Linear Regulator/LDO

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Tutorial 4689  Abstract Blood Pressure Monitor Design Considerations

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Tutorial 737  Abstract Choosing the Right Power-Supply IC for your Application

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Tutorial 752  Abstract Creating a Fast Load Transient

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Tutorial 883  Abstract Improved Power-Supply Rejection for Linear Regulators

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Tutorial 751  Abstract Linear Regulators in Portable Applications

TOPOLOGY: MOSFET Driver

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Tutorial 1832  Abstract Power Supply Engineer's Guide to Calculate Dissipation for MOSFETs in High-Power Supplies

TOPOLOGY: USB/Hot-Swap/Load Switching

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Tutorial 4705  Abstract The Art of Hot-Swapping in Telecom Systems: Avoid a Patchwork and Implement a More Effective Solution

TOPOLOGY: White-LED Power

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Tutorial 4687  Abstract LEDs Allow New Remote-Controlled Lighting Applications

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Tutorial 4670  Abstract LEDs for General Lighting: What They Offer and Their Design in Retrofit Lamps