How to Design an Optimal Electronic Load for High-Current, Low-Voltage Power Supplies (Part 1) (.PDF Download)

Part 1 of this series focuses on high-performance electronic loads for testing power supplies that have low output voltage and high current. It describes the necessity for special electronic loads, such as special electrical characteristics that are required, including a comparison between “off-the-shelf” test equipment and specially designed load circuits.

The second part will discuss electrical design considerations for a purpose-built load device in more detail. The third part will delve into mechanical and thermal design considerations.