Switching power supplies rely on feedback control loops to ensure that the required voltage and current are maintained under varying load conditions. Design of the feedback control loop influences ...

The speed and regulation stability of the control loop for a power supply’s fixed output voltage can be observed and assessed with a Bode plot. Here’s how it’s done. How to read Bode plots to assess ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. As an executive in the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry, I have seen firsthand ...

Learning the basics can ease loop tuning frustration and ensure stability. During plant operations, it seems that tuning control loops is an ongoing task, which can be a continual frustration to ...