ON Semiconductor SMPSRM/D Switching Power Supply Reference Manual

About this manual

This document serves as a reference manual and design guide for switching power supplies (SMPS). It provides essential background information on the basics of SMPS, including comparisons with linear supplies and descriptions of common converter topologies. The text explains various design considerations such as power factor correction, losses, stresses, and control methods.

What's inside

• Introduction
• Linear versus Switching Power Supplies
• Basic Converters
• Common Topologies
• Power Factor Correction
• Quasi-Resonant Converters
• Losses and Stresses within Switching Power Supplies
• Bipolar Power Transistors
• Power MOSFETs
• Rectifiers

Frequently asked questions

What is the primary function of the switching power supply described in this manual?

The manual explains that every new electronic product requires converting off-line 115 Vac or 230 Vac power to some dc voltage for powering the electronics.

What types of semiconductor components does ON Semiconductor provide for designing a SMPS?

The document lists analog ICs, power transistors, rectifiers, and other discrete components available for designing a SMPS.

What specific product lines are included in the list of components for power supply design?

The manual includes GREENLINE, Easy Switcher, very high voltage ICs (VHVICs), and high efficiency HDTMOS and HVTMOS power FETs.