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How to design modular DC‑DC systems, part 1: four stages of design
This first part discusses the entire power-delivery system from source to load to achieve the desired functionality and performance in the modular DC-DC system design process.
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How to design modular DC-DC systems, part 2: filter design
This part addresses the first PDN issue: filtering electrical noise on a switching DC-DC module’s input and output sides.
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How to design modular DC-DC systems, part 3: stability analysis and decoupling
Thia part addresses stability issues that originate from the interconnection between the power source and power module through the filtering components and distribution line impedances.
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How to design modular DC-DC systems, part 4: safety protection systems
This part addresses the next area of concern which is safety. Fuses and transient suppression circuits must be designed into the system to ensure protection from catastrophic failures without making the system unreliable or inefficient.
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How to design modular DC-DC systems, part 5: load considerations
This final part focuses on the load-specific aspects of a system designed with power modules.
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