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How to prevent thermal issues with high output current DC to DC converters in portable applications

Posted: 03 Nov 2008  Print Version  Bookmark and Share Subscribe

Keywords: DC/DC converter  thermal issue  battery life  application note 

[Summary of tips] As power demand in portable designs is more and more important, designers must optimize full system efficiency in order to save battery life and reduce power dissipation. Energy losses study allows knowing thermal stakes. Due to integration and miniaturization, junction temperature can increase significantly which could lead to......
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