Good book on psu design?

[StubbornGreek]

Can I have some recommendations for good books on designing power supplies? I'm hoping to find something that covers linear, switching, control loops, driving tubes, etc. I don't mind multiple selections if one book doesn't cut it (it usually doesn't). Thanks for your suggestions.

[Fluxed Matter]

These are some of the best. Lots of great information in these two handbooks. Both of them are by Agilent. Check out the DC power supply handbooks Old and New

[TerminalJack505]

I just picked up a used copy of the book Building Power Supplies, 2nd Edition by David Lines.  This is actually the only book on power supplies that I own.

I haven't read it yet but it doesn't seem too bad just from a quick browse.  It's a small book--only 130 pages.  You can buy it used for just 3 or 4 bucks so you can't really go wrong.

It seems to be geared more to hobbyists.  ("Useful Designs for Hobbyists and Technicians" is what it says on the cover.)

It looks like the book was sold (exclusively?) at Radio Shack.  The projects use parts sold (at one time at least) at Radio Shack.  Take that for what it's worth.

[krish2487]

Switchmode Power supply handbook by keith billings is a one stop book for all the switching power supplies.

theory, types, operation, control loops, magnetics design, safety circuits, et all - this book covers in detail.

the bad news is it is not going to be cheap.

[rbola35618]

I prefer to use the book by Abraham Pressmen secon edition.  I call it the bible of power supplies.

Robert

[StubbornGreek]

Excellent, thank you for the suggestions.

[NiHaoMike]

http://smps.us/

[StubbornGreek]

http://smps.us/

Very good resource - thank you for the link. They also link the TI seminar books (pretty cool).

[Neilm]

I prefer to use the book by Abraham Pressmen second edition.  I call it the bible of power supplies.

Robert

Agreed - for some reason edition 3 doesn't seem quite as good as 2.

[StubbornGreek]

Ok, I've found three (physical books) that I'm interested in (along with some great resources on the internet - thanks for the links, everyone).

The three are:

1) Switchmode Power Supply Handbook 3/E - Keith Billings
2) Switching Power Supply Design, 3rd Ed. - Abraham Pressman (can't seem to locate the 2nd edition - is it worth the extra effort to find?)
and
3) Switch-Mode Power Supplies Spice Simulations and Practical Designs - Christophe Basso

That sound good?

[Anquietas]

2) Switching Power Supply Design, 3rd Ed. - Abraham Pressman (can't seem to locate the 2nd edition - is it worth the extra effort to find?)

http://www.abebooks.com/book-search/isbn/0070508062/page-1/

[StubbornGreek]

2) Switching Power Supply Design, 3rd Ed. - Abraham Pressman (can't seem to locate the 2nd edition - is it worth the extra effort to find?)

http://www.abebooks.com/book-search/isbn/0070508062/page-1/

Ok, pretty cool, thanks.

Can anyone comment on what makes this edition better than the 3rd?

[rbola35618]

Abraham Pressmen passed away before the 3rd edition came out. So Keith Billing wrote the 3 edition (Switching Power Supply Design, 3rd Ed. - Abraham Pressman/Keith Billing) and he also included alot from his own book (Switchmode Power Supply Handbook 3/E ). They both have slightly different ways of designing power supplies (Keith uses a lot Monogram).

I would prefer to have the 2nd edition from Pressmen.

Robert

[StubbornGreek]

Abraham Pressmen passed away before the 3rd edition came out. So Keith Billing wrote the 3 edition (Switching Power Supply Design, 3rd Ed. - Abraham Pressman/Keith Billing) and he also included alot from his own book (Switchmode Power Supply Handbook 3/E ). They both have slightly different ways of designing power supplies (Keith uses a lot Monogram).

I would prefer to have the 2nd edition from Pressmen.

Robert

Wonderful explanation - thank you.

Has anyone any experience with: Designing Control Loops for Linear and Switching Power Supplies  - Christophe Basso?