Good book on psu design? - Page 1
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author: StubbornGreek
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 07, 2013, 03:03:02 pm
content: Can I have some recommendations for good books on designing power supplies? I'm hoping to find something that covers linear, switching, control loops, driving tubes, etc. I don't mind multiple selections if one book doesn't cut it (it usually doesn't). Thanks for your suggestions.

author: Fluxed Matter
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 07, 2013, 04:29:23 pm
content: These are some of the best. Lots of great information in these two handbooks. Both of them are by Agilent. Check out the DC power supply handbooksOldandNew

author: TerminalJack505
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 07, 2013, 04:55:24 pm
content: I just picked up a used copy of the bookBuilding Power Supplies, 2nd Editionby David Lines. This is actually the only book on power supplies that I own.I haven't read it yet but it doesn't seem too bad just from a quick browse. It's a small book--only 130 pages. You can buy it used for just 3 or 4 bucks so you can't really go wrong.It seems to be geared more to hobbyists. ("Useful Designs for Hobbyists and Technicians" is what it says on the cover.)It looks like the book was sold (exclusively?) at Radio Shack. The projects use parts sold (at one time at least) at Radio Shack. Take that for what it's worth.

author: krish2487
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timestamp: March 07, 2013, 05:22:43 pm
content: Switchmode Power supply handbookby keith billings is a one stop book for all the switching power supplies.theory, types, operation, control loops, magnetics design, safety circuits, et all - this book covers in detail.the bad news is it is not going to be cheap.

author: rbola35618
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timestamp: March 07, 2013, 11:16:18 pm
content: I prefer to use the book by Abraham Pressmen secon edition. I call it the bible of power supplies.Robert

author: StubbornGreek
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timestamp: March 07, 2013, 11:38:53 pm
content: Excellent, thank you for the suggestions.

author: NiHaoMike
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timestamp: March 08, 2013, 02:21:08 am
content: http://smps.us/

author: StubbornGreek
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timestamp: March 08, 2013, 07:04:31 am
content: Quote from: NiHaoMike on March 08, 2013, 02:21:08 amVery good resource - thank you for the link. They also link the TI seminar books (pretty cool).

author: Neilm
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 08, 2013, 03:39:31 pm
content: Quote from: rbola35618 on March 07, 2013, 11:16:18 pmAgreed - for some reason edition 3 doesn't seem quite as good as 2.

author: StubbornGreek
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 08, 2013, 06:37:16 pm
content: Ok, I've found three (physical books) that I'm interested in (along with some great resources on the internet - thanks for the links, everyone).The three are:1) Switchmode Power Supply Handbook 3/E - Keith Billings2) Switching Power Supply Design, 3rd Ed. - Abraham Pressman (can't seem to locate the 2nd edition - is it worth the extra effort to find?)and3) Switch-Mode Power Supplies Spice Simulations and Practical Designs - Christophe BassoThat sound good?

author: Anquietas
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 08, 2013, 06:39:44 pm
content: Quote from: StubbornGreek on March 08, 2013, 06:37:16 pmhttp://www.abebooks.com/book-search/isbn/0070508062/page-1/

author: StubbornGreek
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timestamp: March 08, 2013, 06:46:01 pm
content: Quote from: Anquietas on March 08, 2013, 06:39:44 pmOk, pretty cool, thanks.Can anyone comment on what makes this edition better than the 3rd?

author: rbola35618
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timestamp: March 08, 2013, 08:05:10 pm
content: Abraham Pressmen passed away before the 3rd edition came out. So Keith Billing wrote the 3 edition (Switching Power Supply Design, 3rd Ed. - Abraham Pressman/Keith Billing) and he also included alot from his own book (Switchmode Power Supply Handbook 3/E ). They both have slightly different ways of designing power supplies (Keith uses a lot Monogram).I would prefer to have the 2nd edition from Pressmen.Robert

author: StubbornGreek
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 09, 2013, 01:25:32 am
content: Quote from: rbola35618 on March 08, 2013, 08:05:10 pmWonderful explanation - thank you.Has anyone any experience with: Designing Control Loops for Linear and Switching Power Supplies - Christophe Basso?