Bob Mammano co-founded Unitrode Corp. in 1981, a company that was later acquired by . This book acts as a culmination of the legacy knowledge developed at Unitrode and continued at TI, ensuring that the fundamental techniques for power management are passed down to new generations of engineers. Conclusion
: Navigating standard single-phase grid supplies ranging from 100V to 240V, alongside variable grid frequencies (50 Hz vs. 60 Hz).
: Reserved for high-power applications (
(transformers and inductors) and feedback-loop compensation. Compliance and Safety : Guidance on meeting international standards for electromagnetic compatibility (EMI) human safety (e.g., UL60950-1), and energy efficiency. Advanced Features
The book is structured to guide readers from basic definitions to complex real-world implementation: Bob Mammano co-founded Unitrode Corp
Choosing power MOSFETs and diodes, focusing on parasitic capacitance, gate charge ( Qgcap Q sub g ), and reverse recovery time ( trrt sub r r end-sub
Some users have noted it lacks the deep, step-by-step mathematical rigor found in specialized texts by authors like Basso or Maniktala. Additionally, readers have identified minor typographical errors in some early-edition formulas (e.g., on pages 118, 124, and 150). Fundamentals of Power Supply Design: Robert A. Mammano
Robert A. Mammano’s Fundamentals of Power Supply Design (2017) serves as a seminal technical compendium that bridges the gap between theoretical power electronics and practical engineering implementation. Published by Texas Instruments
Known as the "Father of the PWM controller," Mammano designed the first integrated PWM controller IC (the SG1524) in 1974. His book serves as both a practical introduction for new engineers and a deep-dive reference for seasoned professionals. Compliance and Safety : Guidance on meeting international
The book bridges the gap between theoretical circuit analysis and the practical realities of designing stable, efficient power supplies using modern integrated circuits.
: Used for voltage inversion or when the input voltage can fluctuate above or below the target output. Isolated Topologies
Explains control algorithms, including the transition from traditional analog designs to modern digital control paths.
: From basic buck/boost converters to complex resonant and bridge designs. Component Selection High leakage inductance spikes
: dedicated chapters on feedback-loop compensation to ensure stability and the critical design of magnetic components.
) and gain margins to prevent oscillation under all operating conditions. Synchronous Rectification and Efficiency Optimization
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High leakage inductance spikes; large output capacitor ripple. 100 W – 500 W