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POWER 200 - Switching Regulator Fundamentals

POWER 200 - Switching Regulator Fundamentals



Objective: Be able to identify the three basic switching regulator configurations and know where each one is used. The course includes inductive switching regulator power stage definition, input, output and duty cycle relationships.

Length: 30 minutes

Published Date: May 26, 06

Step(s) to complete

  1. Complete the suggested assignments
  2. Complete the online test to receive a certificate from Bob Pease

About the Instructor: Bob Sheehan is a Principal Applications Engineer with the Medium and HV Applications Group in Santa Clara. His design ideas have appeared in EDN, Electronic Design and Planet Analog. Prior to joining National he did isolated power applications for Linear Technology. His background includes power supply design, test, quality and manufacturing engineering. When not doing real work he can usually be found tinkering with anything that sparks, arcs, flashes or explodes.


Suggested Assignments

Complete the course below

Switching Regulator Fundementals course

This course is a complete on-line learning environment. Inside you will find the following chapters:

  1. What is a Switching Regulator
  2. The Basic Switching Regulator Topologies

When you are finished with this course, take the mastery test (click on the Test Yourself button). When you pass the mastery test, you will receive a special certificate from our Dean of Education.

Other Resources:

  • Use our WEBENCH® on-line design and simulation tool for you next power design.
  • You can also browse our Power Reference Designs Library page. Included you will find many tested Power designs.

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