PDN Design

Getting the fundamentals of power supply design right is critical to ensuring the reliability of a circuit. Here are some common challenges and key tips.

This article explores the differences of single-point vs. multipoint grounding in PCB layouts as well as some ground plane design best practices.

This article describes the PCB design setup, placement, and trace routing layout guidelines for switching power supplies.

This article discusses how to measure the power consumption of a circuit, the tools needed, and why it is essential for an efficient power supply.

We’ll illustrate the importance of setting up functional partitioning in PCB design and give some recommendations on functional partition best practices.

A PCB may have to host high voltage devices. We compare the circuits to what is found in an electrical substation

This article examines the difference between a VRM and a MOSFET, how to calculate MOSFET temperature, and how to regulate VRM MOSFET temperature.

This article describes what differential pulse voltammetry is, its mechanism, and how to build a differential pulse voltammetry circuit.

Optimal power flow is a cost minimization model that can be applied to high-level PDN design.

If you’re not taking a proactive approach to VRM cooling, the power delivered to the CPU and GPU will be compromised and affect their performance.

AC to DC transformers connect to an AC rectification circuit. Understanding these transformers and their limitations to effectively apply them in your design.

Power system interharmonics need to be filtered or suppressed in your AC system. Here’s how you can produce clean AC input power for your products.

Achieve a reliable and stable power supply in industrial and commercial electrical networks with a power management system.

The PDN transient current dynamics affect DC power from ground and supply rails.

Replace diode bridge rectifiers using bridgeless PFC rectifiers to improve power factor and efficiency.

This article describes the process of creating reference planes and what their purpose is on a printed circuit board.

Impedance vs resistance? Is one more important for laying out your board? The answer is clearly explained in this blog.

In this article, we discuss the phase angle formula and the key to maximizing power delivery—keep your reactive power and phase angle near zero when designing your circuits.