Design Tips

    February 2024
    Würth Optocouplers in Flyback Converters Application Note

    Würth Optocouplers in Flyback Converters Application Note

    ­  The guide is aimed at developers looking to use a DC/DC flyback converter to achieve greater stability and reliability in power supply design. It might also be useful for those who use optocouplers for galvanic isolation of the feedback path. Applications include primary and auxiliary power supplies f
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    Date:
    02/18/2024
    Beware When Slowing Down Switching Transitions

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    Figure 1. Switching transitions in a switch-mode power supply with input voltage at the switching node

    Fast switching transients in switching regulators are advantageous because they drastically lower the switching losses in a switch-mode power supply. Especially a thigh switching frequencies,the efficiency of a switching regulator can be greatly improved. However, fast switching transitions also yield some disad
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    Date:
    02/01/2024
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