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Linear applies switched-capacitor step-down topology for inductor-less DC/DC

LTC7820 is, a high power fixed ratio charge pump DC/DC controller that eliminates the power inductor in a non-isolated intermediate bus converter, allowing up to a 50% reduction in circuit size and up to 4000 W/in³ power density. The 72V fixed-ratio DC/DC controller can deliver 500W. Non-isolated regulators and voltage level converters that employ energy …

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SEPIC/Ćuk converter sprouts second output

Many applications require positive and negative supply voltages, with only one voltage requiring tight regulation. This Design Idea describes a dual-output, hybrid SEPIC–Ćuk converter whose positive output voltage can be lesser or greater than the input voltage. The unregulated negative output is a mirrored replica of the positive output. To find out the output voltages …

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Step-by-Step Design Process for the MAX16833 High-Voltage High-Brightness LED Driver

Introduction This application note details a step-by-step design process for the MAX16833 high-voltage high-brightness LED driver to speed up prototyping and increase the chance for first-pass success. The MAX16833 is a peak current-mode-controlled LED driver, capable of driving an LED string in several different architectures: boost, buck-boost, SEPIC, fly back, and high-side buck topologies. The …

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