| Literature |
MicroPower Direct (MPD)offers a variety of technical literature. This ranges from complete product datasheets (available on the product pages) to our new AC /DC Product Guide and our new application guide.
Individual application notes are offered that provide information on selecting, testing, and applying power supplies. These can be found below on this page..
Check back periodically to insure you have complete information on all MPD products and any new application notes.
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Power Equations a |
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| A collection of usefull equations used in the design and application of power circuits. Also includes many common conversion factors. Download a copy in "PDF" format by clicking on the button above or the picture at left. |
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Theory of Operation |
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| A fully illustrated 6 page note that reviews the basic operation of popular power supply circuits. Covered are regulator circuits; flyback, forward & pushpull topologies; isolation and protection circuits. Common terms are also defined. You may download a copy in "PDF" format by clicking on the button above or the picture at left. |
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Glossary of Terms |
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| The MPD glossary of terms contains over four hundred definitions of terms related to power conversion. You can download a 12 page fully illustrated copy in "PDF" format by clicking on the button above or the picture at left. |
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Applying Power Suppies |
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| An illustrated guide to common application problems encountered when using power supplies. Covers grounding, Input/Output connections, filtering and serial/parallel configurations. You may download a copy in "PDF" format by clicking on the button above or the picture at left. |
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Selecting A Power Supply |
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| An illustrated, 4 page note that covers topics such as the importance of a "power budget"; standard vs custom development and safety approvals. Also explains a wide range of common data sheet specifications. You may download a copy in "PDF" format by clicking on the button above or the picture at left. |
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Acronyms, Abbrev. and Symbols |
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| A listing of common acronyms, abbreviations and symbols that contains well over 300 entries related to power conversion. You can download a copy in "PDF" format by clicking on the button above or the picture at left. |
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Testing A Power Supply |
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| An illustrated, 3 page note that covers common problems encountered when testing/evaluating power supplies. Covers line/load regulation, output noise, output accuracy, etc. Also gives a typical equipment set-up. Download a copy in "PDF" format by clicking on the button above or the picture at left. |
