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Topology

Black Box Calculations

Transformer Design

Output Filter & Rectifier

Design
Power Switch & Driver
Design

Contml ler Design

Output Feedback Design

Start-up Circuit Design

Design Specification Firm

From general design
requirements, choose a
switching regulator topology

Determine semiconductor parts and

locate ar y tmuble spots
Design transformer, wire gauges, etc.
Design output indicators 8: select
rectifiers and capacitors.
Design driver circuits
Choose control mode & IC. Design basic
functions.
Design Voltage feedback & crossregulation circuits
Design Start-up & Vpp circuits

Protection Circuits

Design required OU, OC, & surge

protection circuits

Higher Order Functions

Design

Ocsign special interfaces and

funtions. (MCU PWR DWN, etc)

Thermal Analysts
Design

Bre8dboarding A
Physical Design

Test Operation vs
desired
Refine design
EMI/RFI testing
Prepare for production

Design required required hcatsink and heat

removal considerations
PCB layout considemtious, and
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Test ALL funtions

Make modifications to design

Screen room testing per
appmval body specification