Synchronous buck converters have received great attention in low voltage DC/DC converter applications because they can offer high efficiency; provide more precise output voltage and also meet the size ...

Buck-boost converters are a form of switching-mode power supply that can supply a regulated DC output from a source voltage either above or below the desired output voltage. This can be particularly ...

See associated figure Low-voltage halogen lighting for decorative and architectural use continues to gain in popularity. Due to the comparatively short lifetime and low reliability of halogen bulbs, ...

Because of the widespread use of pulse-width modulation (PWM), the efficiency of a synchronous buck converter operating in this mode is well understood. However, relatively few designers understand ...

Ricoh Electronic Devices Co. Ltd. has launched two buck dc-dc converters, the RP516 and RP517, designed for use in wearable devices and Internet of Things (IoT) applications requiring advanced ...

ST has brought out a 1A buck converter for low-voltage loads in smart meters, home appliances and industrial converters ST has brought out a 1A buck converter for low-voltage loads in smart meters, ...

Linear Tech has brought out two synchronous current mode buck boost converters that deliver up to 600mA of continuous output current from a wide variety of input sources, including single- or multiple ...