Contact Us: 01480 412233 About UsLatest NewsSupport Contact Us PCB Mount Power Supplies Explore Power Supply Product RangeAC to DC Power SuppliesPCB Mount PCB Mount Power Supplies You would need to build circuits to control the electricity flowing to your system, whether your next device operates on battery power, a solar part, or plugs into the wall. The architecture of the PCB power supply will provide more than just an individual power supply; applications ranging from personal computers to household appliances include a power supply to transform low-noise AC power from the wall to DC power. The architecture of PCB mount power supplies is about more than just transferring power between AC and DC. As well as thermal control problems that occur with high-power electronics, there are strength and signal integrity problems to remember. In fact, because of the way ICs work, signal and power integrity are closely connected and certain power supplies may generate substantial radiated EMI that affects other parts of a circuit board. No power supply or the device attached to it is exempt from signal integrity or power integrity issues, although it can help avoid a redesign by introducing certain basic construction protocols. From proper part alignment to decoupling/bypassing and stackup architecture, these best practices cover it all. Options for PCB Power Supply Configuration The very first step in the power supply process is to pick the sort of power supply that you want to use for your system. A dirty option for transferring AC power from a wall outlet to a DC voltage is uncontrolled power supplies. A ripple waveform will be used in the output from these supplies as the output is not smoothed by a regulator. A managed power supply is used for modern software, where this ripple is reduced. There are two key methods for controlling DC output from power supplies: to use a linear regulator or a switching regulator, also referred to as a power supply switch-mode. These types of power supply relay the DC output to a controlling circuit from a full wave rectifier, which smooths the ripple waveform that is superimposed on the required DC output. Good Practices for Construction of PCB Power Supply Linear regulators and switching regulators are available as integrated circuits for low power applications. For handheld devices or other devices that may tap into a wall outlet but need low power consumption, these ICs are suitable. There are some simple PCB architecture requirements to take into consideration in order to maintain power integrity and signal integrity, regardless of the power usage of your system. Integrity of heat and control in PCB Power Supply Design The architecture of PCB power supplies is about more than just converting power. Ensuring power integrity from your power source in the output can help fix certain problems with signal integrity. In power supplies, thermal control is also critical because components during the conversion phase can dissipate heat. Can't find what you are looking for? please contact us immediately, as we have direct access to product roadmap information and capability to provide bespoke solutions on a project basis. For PCB Mount power supplies, low power supply, open frame power supply or encapsulated power supply, if you are looking for 3W or 1500W we can provide a solution that is right for your application. For unrivalled technical and commercial engineering support please contact us today on 01480 412233 to see how we can help you find the perfect power conversion solution. Filter Products Manufacturer Type 1 Selections - Clear Format 1 Selections - Clear Market Sector No of Outputs Output Power Input Voltage Output Voltage Cooling Method Series Sort By: Output Power Order: By browsing this site without changing your cookie preferences we will assume that you agree to the use of our cookies. Further information Got it! Contact Components Bureau Our Address Display Technology Ltd Osprey House, 1 Osprey Court, Hinchingbrooke Business Park, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6FN Great Britain By Phone Tel: +44 (0)1480 412233 By Email info@componentsbureau.com www.componentsbureau.com Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Explore Components Bureau About Us Market Sectors Other Links Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Latest News 1000W delivers 330% peak power for a period of up to 3,000 milliseconds Published: 18 November 2021 50W open frame power supply series offers high efficiency with a wide operating temperature range Published: 4 November 2021 80W plug and play DC-DC converter suitable for transportation and Hi-Rel applications Published: 13 October 2021 Open frame power supply series offers high efficiency in a small package Published: 25 August 2021 © Components Bureau - A Fortec Group Member