When embarking on analog and power-supply designs, you will find yourself facing many decisions—from determining optimal operating parameters to choosing an effective circuit topology. Availing yourself of resources ranging from handbooks to training videos can help you get off to a smooth start.
One such resource is the latest issue of Texas Instruments’ Analog Design Journal, which describes circuits such as an ideal diode controller for solar applications. The controller works within a photovoltaic (PV) module-level power electronics (MLPE) optimizer.