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Fundamentals

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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.

The basics of ideal diodes

The basics of ideal diodes

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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…

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.

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…

ISO 26262: What does it mean for battery management?

ISO 26262: What does it mean for battery management?

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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.

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…

Voltage Supervisors Quick Reference Guide

Voltage Supervisors Quick Reference Guide

[PDF]

A voltage supervisor is a device that monitors or “supervises” a voltage rail within a system. Learn the basics around voltage supervisors and reset ICs…

Low Dropout Regulator (LDO) Quick Reference Guide

Low Dropout Regulator (LDO) Quick Reference Guide

[PDF]

Low dropout linear regulators (LDOs) are a simple, effective way to regulate an output voltage powered from a higher input voltage.

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.

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.

Voltage Reference Selection Basics

Voltage Reference Selection Basics

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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

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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 comprehensive…

Voltage supervisor and reset Ics: tips, tricks and basics

Voltage supervisor and reset Ics: tips, tricks and basics

[PDF]

We depend on the reliable and safe operation of countless electronics all around us – in our homes, cars, workplaces, and factories. To ensure that these systems operate correctly in the diverse and sometimes harsh environments found in industrial and automotive applications, system designers must…

Choosing the right SOA for your design: discrete FETs vs. power blocks

Choosing the right SOA for your design: discrete FETs vs. power blocks

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In power semiconductors, design engineers use the safe operating area (SOA) to determine whether it’s possible to safely operate a device such as a power metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET)…

Voltage References Basics

Voltage References Basics

[TRAINING]

This training series will highlight what VREFs are, will discuss the values that VREFs bring to different systems, and will review the technical aspects and parameters to consider when designing with VREFs.

LDO Basics

LDO Basics

[TRAINING]

This LDO basics video series will cover topics including dropout voltage, current limit, power supply rejection ration (PSRR), noise, thermals, and many more. The video series will also introduce key performance features, explain impact in power management, give example applications, and answer commonly asked questions.

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.

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, and the…

Fundamentals of MOSFET and IGBT gate drivers

Fundamentals of MOSFET and IGBT gate drivers

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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 challenges…

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 heat and ensure…

How to design multi-kW DC/DC converters for electric vehicles (EVs)

How to design multi-kW DC/DC converters for electric vehicles (EVs)

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We are all well aware that the demand for Electric Vehicles (EV) is increasing rapidly. This eight-part training session will teach you about typical EV power systerms, how the different types of batteries are charged…

LED Driver Basics

LED Driver Basics

[TRAINING]

This 4-part series allows you learn basic or more advanced LED driver topics at your own pace. With topics such as topology pros & cons, various dimming methods, and how to estimate junction temperature, you’ll be well on your way to adding color or animation to your next power project.

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.…

Voltage Supervisors 101

Voltage Supervisors 101

[VIDEO SERIES]

Many people confuse voltage supervisors with voltage monitors, voltage detectors, and reset ICs; however, these devices are all the same. Learn about the basics with this Voltage Supervisors 101 training series.

Display University Training Series

Display University Training Series

[TRAINING]

In this on-demand training series, learn about a variety of LCD and OLED display power and backlighting design topics from TI experts. You can choose which curriculum best suits your needs and learn at your own pace through this series.

ESD Essentials Training Series

ESD Essentials Training Series

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This series includes 6 videos on the basics of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Each video is less than five minutes, and covers the concepts you need to know before selecting the right ESD protection – like working voltages, capacitance, and how to assess ESD ratings in datasheets.

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 Handbook

Power Topologies Handbook

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This book includes over 200 pages filled with all power-supply topology waveforms and equations, including 16 of the most common hard-switched power-supply topologies and the Phase-Shifted Full-Bridge.

Power Topologies Quick Reference Guide

Power Topologies Quick Reference Guide

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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

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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

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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.

Linear power for automated industrial systems

Linear power for automated industrial systems

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When it comes to power management there is a wide variety of topologies that can be employed. However, in automation systems it is common to find a high DC voltage already being used for a motor…

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