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Welcome to the Power Design Center. Here you will find resources, tips and tools that will help you with your power design decisions by market, product type, and topology. This hub will be your key reference center whether you are a new or seasoned power engineer.

An Engineer’s Guide to Low EMI in DC/DC Regulators

An Engineer’s Guide to Low EMI in DC/DC Regulators

[e-book]

Gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC) FETs are enabling higher levels of power density and efficiency compared to traditional silicon metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs). Although both technologies are wide bandgap, there are fundamental differences between GaN and…

Wide-bandgap semiconductors: Performance and benefits of GaN versus SiC

Wide-bandgap semiconductors: Performance and benefits of GaN versus SiC

[ADJ]

Gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC) FETs are enabling higher levels of power density and efficiency compared to traditional silicon metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs). Although both technologies are wide…

How to extend battery life with low-IQ technologies

How to extend battery life with low-IQ technologies

[TRAINING]

This training series includes videos, technical articles and reference designs to help you extend battery and shelf life. This video series provides a primer on key current specifications, the benefits of low IQ in a battery-powered systems, and specific…

LDO noise demystified

LDO noise demystified

[White Paper]

Do you think of noise and power-supply rejection ratio (PSRR) as one and the same? Read this application note to learn how noise and PSRR differ from each other and explore approaches for reducing LDO noise in your designs.

Exploring the value of power modules

Exploring the value of power modules

[TRAINING]

This training delves into every aspect of power supply design that is made easier through the use of a power module compared to discrete converters or controllers. This discussion touches on the topics of component selection, component qualification and characterization, component…

Reduce audible noise and power consumption in your AC/DC design

Reduce audible noise and power consumption in your AC/DC design

[Blog]

Learn more about how to design for evolving energy regulations that require lower standby power and higher efficiency by designing power supplies that use light-load modes, minimize audible noise while still keep designs cost-effective.

The basics of ideal diodes

The basics of ideal diodes

[PDF]

This application report highlights the limitations of conventional input battery protection solutions using schottky diodes or P-Channel MOSFETs and discusses how Ideal Diode Controllers from Texas Instruments (TI) can be used to improve efficiency and performance in battery input protection applications and…

Simplify power circuit design with PSpice for TI

Simplify power circuit design with PSpice for TI

[Blog]

As you work to start prototyping or evaluating your designs quicker, do it in a way that also reduces the risk of circuit errors. Learn more how the new PSpice for TI design and simulation tool can to help you quickly select, evaluate and verify the right power device for your design.

3 ways to design a low quiescent-current (IQ) automotive reverse battery protection system

3 ways to design a low quiescent-current (IQ) automotive reverse battery protection system

[Technical Article]

The increasing number of electronic circuits in vehicles is placing greater demand on the amount of power consumed from the battery. Since all vehicles run on a finite battery supply, it’s important to find a…

Designing a Low EMI Power Supply

Designing a Low EMI Power Supply

[TRAINING]

One of the realities of designing with a switching regulator is that they generate EMI. It’s a fact of life but have no fear – TI is here to help. Utilize this library of reference materials and find an easier path to an efficient power supply design that meets EMI requirements.

Understanding the trade-offs and technologies to increase power density

Understanding the trade-offs and technologies to increase power density

[White Paper]

Read this white paper where we examine the barriers of achieving higher power density and to learn about technologies that can help you overcome them.

A primer on USB Type-C and USB Power Delivery Applications and Requirements

A primer on USB Type-C and USB Power Delivery Applications and Requirements

[PDF]

This paper serves as an introduction to
USB Type-C and USB Power Delivery (PD), examining various applications and their data and power requirements. Read more for a deep dive on data and power roles…

Ease power-supply design for USB PD applications with buck-boost converters

Ease power-supply design for USB PD applications with buck-boost converters

[Blog]

Because of its compact size and ability to both deliver power and transfer data, USB Power Delivery (PD) has become a ubiquitous power socket for many small devices such as cellphones, laptops and other handheld devices.

ISO 26262: What does it mean for battery management?

ISO 26262: What does it mean for battery management?

[PDF]

Learn how battery management ICs can help streamline your functional safety design.

Using LED drivers for four common LED functions

Using LED drivers for four common LED functions

[PDF]

With tailored technology advancements, TI LED drivers are resolving unique challenges often seen in animation, indication, illumination and backlighting applications.

900-V GaN solution for grid and beyond

900-V GaN solution for grid and beyond

[TRAINING]

A GaN based 99% efficient bi-directional AC/DC converter, with 3x higher power density than Si and 1.5x higher than SiC.

GaN: Built for lifetime reliability

GaN: Built for lifetime reliability

[VIDEO]

Take a tour behind the scenes from TI’s GaN labs to learn more about how TI is leading GaN reliability. With over 30 million device reliability hours and counting, our GaN is built and tested for lifetime reliability.

Voltage Reference Selection Basics

Voltage Reference Selection Basics

[PDF]

Voltage references are key components in data conversion systems which enable the ADC and DAC to read accurate values and are used in various sensing applications.

IGBT & SiC Gate Driver Fundamentals

IGBT & SiC Gate Driver Fundamentals

[PDF]

Doing more with less power can be achieved with both IGBT and SiC but how do you choose? Get answers to common driver questions on topics including protection, isolation technology, and basic functionality.

11 ways to protect your power path

11 ways to protect your power path

[PDF]

If you’re trying to distribute power across your voltage rails or protect your power path, chances are you are going to encounter a critical design tradeoff. This free e-book explains practical tips and some of the lesser known hurdles that you may encounter while optimizing your power path. While this content is…

LDO Basics

LDO Basics

[PDF]

Low dropout regulators (LDOs) are a simple way to regulate an output voltage powered from a higher-voltage input. This LDO e-book provides a comprehensive overview of the basics of what you need to know and what to look for.

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Fundamentals of MOSFET and IGBT gate drivers

Fundamentals of MOSFET and IGBT gate drivers

[PDF]

The main purpose of this application report is to demonstrate a systematic approach to design high performance gate drive circuits for high speed switching applications. It is an informative collection of topics offering a “one-stop-shopping” to solve the most common design…

Leverage TI’s online toolbox to tackle thermals before touching a soldering iron

Leverage TI’s online toolbox to tackle thermals before touching a soldering iron

[TRAINING]

For every 10 degrees in junction temperature rise, the chances of your IC failing doubles. With megatrends like increasing power levels, shrinking PCB area, and smaller and smaller package sizes, how can you protect your system against…

WEBENCH Power Designer

WEBENCH Power Designer

[VIDEO]

Designing a power supply can be a tedious task, but TI’s WEBENCH Power Designer seamlessly guides you through the four core activities: device selection, component customization, simulation, and exporting to physical design environments.

Tips and tricks for designing with voltage references

Tips and tricks for designing with voltage references

[PDF]

This document provides a comprehensive overview of voltage reference basics and application design. Learn about the basics with topics covering voltage reference essentials, voltage reference performance and design guidelines with data converters…

High Voltage Interactive Training Series

High Voltage Interactive Training Series

[TRAINING]

Like videos? Designing in high-voltage applications? Binge watch your favorite high-voltage training videos. Topics range from fundamentals of PFC and gate drivers to SiC and GaN-based designs.

Battery Management Deep Dive

Battery Management Deep Dive

[TECHNICAL TRAINING]

TI’s battery experts have decades of experience. Our battery scientists bring cutting-edge solutions for new battery chemistries & technologies, from charging, gauging, monitoring, protection and more.

Power Topologies Quick Reference Guide

Power Topologies Quick Reference Guide

[PDF]

Download this Power Topologies Quick Reference Guide to learn and refer back to 17 of the most common, power supply topologies with the most important waveforms and equations.

Power Stage Designer™ Tool of Most Commonly Used Switch-mode Power Supplies

Power Stage Designer™ Tool of Most Commonly Used Switch-mode Power Supplies

[TOOL]

Power Stage DesignerTM is a JAVA based tool that helps engineers accelerate their power-supply designs by calculating voltages and currents of 20 topologies according to the user’s inputs. Additionally, Power Stage Designer…

TI Power Management Lab Kit

TI Power Management Lab Kit

[LAB KIT]

The Power Management Lab Kit series is comprised of five boards, each offering unique experiments and accompanied by an experiment lab book covering four key power topologies and case studies demonstrating different aspects of power supply design tradeoffs.

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