Mammano starts with the basics: inductors, capacitors, and transformers. He uniquely demystifies magnetic core selection, including saturation, core loss, and air gap calculations. From there, he systematically builds the three primary non-isolated topologies (Buck, Boost, Buck-Boost) before moving to isolated topologies like Flyback, Forward, Push-Pull, and Bridge converters. Each topology is presented with its ideal transfer function, continuous vs. discontinuous conduction mode (CCM/DCM), and component stress analysis.
: Each chapter (except the first) includes references to original TI/Unitrode seminar papers , connecting modern design to decades of industry-standard research. Mammano starts with the basics: inductors, capacitors, and
In the world of electronic engineering, few names command as much respect in the field of power management as . A pioneer credited with developing the first monolithic pulse-width modulation (PWM) controller (the SG1524), Mammano has spent decades shaping how we convert, regulate, and protect electrical energy. In 2017, under the aegis of Texas Instruments (TI), he released what has quickly become a canonical text: Fundamentals of Power Supply Design . Each topology is presented with its ideal transfer