MEL BERMAN is a product manager for TDK-Lambda Americas in San Diego, Calif., and has been involved in the power-supply industry for more than 12 years. He has authored many technical articles concerning ac-dc and dc-dc power products. Email address: mel.berman@us.tdk-lambda.com
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March 24, 2009
[Electronic Design Products] Save Costs With Peak-Rated Power Supplies
Traditionally, the selection of power supplies is based upon the expected maximum total system power, calculated as volts × amps = watts. But for some applications, a power supply with a peak current or peak power rating may provide a significant cost savings. For example, if the power supply’s load includes electric motors, disk drives, pumps, fans, actuators, or other components that require an initial startup current that’s much higher than the steady...
