XP Power - Informative technical guide to the changing world of power supplies

XP Power today announced the release of the Power Fundamentals Guide. This 156-page guide is a technical guide for equipment design engineers and power supply specifications. It is an easy-to-read reference for readers. It aims to understand AC-DC power supplies, DC-DC converters and their integration with today's electronic equipment. All the major aspects of it. This guide outlines the latest changes in safety and energy efficiency regulations, including new requirements for CE marking, the latest Level VI energy efficiency regulations, and the EU Code of Conduct. In addition, the guide details the new IEC 62368 standard, which replaced IEC 60950 in 2014. Gary Bocock, author of the guide and technical director of XP Power, said: "This guide is valuable to experienced device designers. It combines an overview of basic power terms and concepts with AC-DC power and DC-DC conversion In-depth design considerations for the converter. " This guide outlines ways to maximize the efficiency, reliability, and life of power products based on best practices and industry trends. These are included in the green mode topology and power derating sections. The Basic Guide to Power Supplies is supplemented by technical editorials that provide practical information on understanding efficiency, cooling without fans, dissipating heat from sealed enclosures, and selecting power supplies for LED lighting applications. A detailed glossary completes this guide.