Power Management IC Basics
Power management ICs, our main products, are used in every part of our daily lives. However, what on earth are power management ICs? Where are they used and how do they work? To answer these questions, we created a basic content series titled “Power Management ICs Basics”. This content will help you easily understand the types, roles, theories and usage of power management ICs.
Latest Content
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What Are Power Management ICs?
Power management ICs are behind the scenes but essential to let electronic systems operate safely.
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What Is a Linear Regulator (LDO Regulator)?
How do linear regulators generate stable voltage regardless of input voltage or load current fluctuations?
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What Is a Linear Regulator (LDO Regulator)? Part 2
Learn about ripple rejection, input and load transient response, power dissipation of packages, and more.
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What Is a Linear Regulator (LDO Regulator)? Part 3
As power dissipation is highly important, we will talk about efficiency and power dissipation of linear regulators.
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What Is a DC/DC Converter?
Part 1Let me introduce another important power management IC type, DC/DC converters (switching regulators).
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What Is a DC/DC Converter?
Part 2Learn about its efficiency, the function of an inductor, and the features in comparison with a linear regulator.
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What Is a DC/DC Converter?
Part 3Using inductors' functions, it works in several ways by changing the connections of components.
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What Is a DC/DC Converter?
Part 4Learn about the characteristics of synchronous and nonsynchronous (diode) rectification methods of DC/DC converters.
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What Is a DC/DC Converter?
Part 5 NEWIn this final volume about DC/DC converters, I would like to briefly organize those contents to review.