Power Supply
What Does CCM Mean in a Switch-Mode Power Supply?
CCM means continuous conduction mode: the inductor current remains above zero throughout every switching cycle at the defined operating point.
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Power Supply
Are Computer PSUs Switch-Mode Power Supplies?
Modern desktop computer PSUs are regulated AC-DC switch-mode power supplies; they convert utility power into DC rails and are not electrical generators.
Power MOSFETs
Do MOSFETs Conduct in Both Directions?
A fully enhanced MOSFET channel can conduct current in either direction, but the intrinsic body diode makes blocking behavior directional when the device is off.
Design & Reliability
How to Protect a MOSFET When Switching Inductive Loads
Protect a MOSFET switching an inductive load by giving current a controlled turn-off path and coordinating clamp voltage, energy, layout, SOA, and thermal limits.
Design & Reliability
TVS or Zener for MOSFET Drain Protection?
Choose a TVS or Zener for MOSFET drain protection from pulse energy, clamp voltage, repetition, capacitance, tolerance, and the exact circuit topology—not the label alone.
Design & Reliability
How to Protect a MOSFET From Overcurrent
Protect a MOSFET from overcurrent with fast sensing and shutdown, a current-limited power path, coordinated fusing, thermal monitoring, and a defined retry policy.
Diodes & Rectifiers
How to Identify a Schottky Diode
Identify a Schottky diode by combining its full marking and data sheet with package pinout, circuit role, diode-mode behavior, capacitance, leakage, and rated voltage.
Power Supply
How to Connect Two Switching Power Supplies in Parallel
Parallel two switching power supplies only when their manufacturers permit it and provide a compatible current-share, droop-share, or redundancy method.