Objective: This course will teach the basics of linear, inductive, switched capacitor DC to DC converter products from Portable Power Systems perspective. It will not cover controllers, battery chargers, supervisors, LED drivers or products for specific purposes such as PMUs, LMUs, RF-PA drivers, CCFL drivers, TFT power supplies etc.
Length: 480 minutes
Published Date: May 26, 06
Step(s) to complete
- Complete the suggested assignments
- Complete the online test to receive a certificate from Bob Pease
About the Instructor: Ajay Padgaonkar is the Technical Marketing Manager in the Portable Power Systems Division. One of his responsibilities is preparing, reviewing, and presenting technical material in support of the broad market promotion for the division. Before joining National in 1998, Ajay worked at Intel, Microchip and Texas Instruments. Ajay holds a BSEE from Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai, M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Notre Dame and M.B.A. from Arizona State University.
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Complete the course below
DC to DC Converter Basics
This course is a complete on-line learning environment. Inside you will find the following chapters:
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Power Regulation Overview
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Bode Plots
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Discretes and their issues
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Linear Regulators
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Inductive Buck Regulators
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Sw Cap Buck Regulators
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Solution Choices
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:
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Use our WEBENCH® on-line design and simulation tool for you next power design.
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Alternative entry to the course DC to DC Converter Basics
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