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2/22/2012
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Click image to enlarge Figure 1: Boost Converter with Two Different Output Capacitors.
1/7/2012
  • Dr. Ridley demonstrates how the proper configuration of a second-stage output filter can significantly lower the output impedance of your power supply. The correct arrangement of components is essential for optimal performance, and is often overlooked.
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1/7/2012
  • Dr. Ridley demonstrates how the proper configuration of a second-stage output filter can significantly lower the output impedance of your power supply. The correct arrangement of components is
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10/23/2011
In this article, the results of measurements of control-to-output characteristics are presented for the multiple-output forward converter. It is shown how to reduce a multiple-output power supply to
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9/27/2011
This article continues the series in which Dr. Ridley documents the processes involved in taking a power supply from the initial design to the full-power prototype. Initial testing on a new five-output
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7/8/2011
This article continues the series in which Dr. Ridley documents the processes involved in taking a power supply from the initial design to the full-power prototype. The second layout of the PC board
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6/18/2011
This article continues the series in which Dr. Ridley documents the processes involved in taking a power supply from the initial design to the full-power prototype. At this point in the design, the
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6/10/2011
Dr. Ridley reminds designers of the crucial importance of measuring impedances of every magnetic element that is placed in your power electronics circuit, regardless of the power level. Three impedance
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5/7/2011
This article continues the series in which Dr. Ridley documents the processes involved in taking a power supply from the initial design to the full-power prototype. Parts X and XI of this series of
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5/7/2011
This article continues the series in which Dr. Ridley documents the processes involved in taking a power supply from the initial design to the full-power prototype. Part X of this series of articles presented
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Dr. Ray Ridley
Contributing Editor
President, Ridley Engineering


Dr. Ridley is perhaps best-known in the industry for his landmark work on current-mode control which clarified exactly how the system should be analyzed for the best accuracy and practicality. This work has now been the standard for current mode analysis for over 20 years.