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Reference Guide: This design note describes why power factor is low in traditional applications and how to substantially improve the power factor of an existing design of isolated flyback converters to comply with the ENERGYSTAR® residential power factor requirements... more
Product Catalog: This Design Note contains a very simple yet effective design for a “mini” off-line, boost power factor corrector (PFC) circuit with a nominal output of 12 watts and a peak capability of 14 watts. This design is ideal for commercial lighting applications (or similar) where a power factor of 0.9 or... more
Reference Guide: This reference document describes a built and tested, GreenPoint® solution for a 1 to 5W LED driver for MR16 LED replacement. Ideal for applications including 12 Vac / 12 Vdc track lighting applications, automotive applications, and low voltage AC landscaping applications... more
White Paper: In applications requiring wide ambient temperature ranges, compact form factors, limited airflow, or high power dissipations, thermal design can pose a significant challenge. This handbook provides an overview of the basic thermal properties, challenges and effective thermal modeling and design of... more
Webcast: This tutorial compares and contrasts traditional crystals and CMOS crystal oscillator solutions with alternate Multi-PLL programmable clock solutions for set top box, digital TV, home gateways and consumer end applications... more
Webcast: This presentation will discuss the various aspects of Power Line Carrier (PLC) technologies as applied in smart metering, smart street lighting and building communications systems. The presenter will discuss the challenges and benefits of S-FSK PLC technology against alternative methods. View today!... more
Reference Guide: This design note outlines the requirements, performance and specifications for a boost power supply to feed four class D amplifiers and one auxiliary system... more
Reference Guide: This reference design discusses the current trends for solar powered street lighting, an application overview of voltage regulation through the solar panel and a power efficient solution integrating an MPPT controller... more
Webcast: As the cost of solar power comes down, use in new applications continues to expand. Solar power for LED street lighting is one solar application that is expected to see tremendous growth over the next 5 years. Watch and learn about trends for solar powered street lighting, regulating voltage out... more
Reference Guide: This design note outlines the requirements and performance for a 12 V, 12 W nominal output, wide range AC input supply power supply for electric meters and industrial applications... more