TABLE OF CONTENTS This is a compilation of articles written by the author. Barring some minor edits and graphical improvements, these are presented here exactly as they first appeared on the EE Times website www.planetanalog.com. Each article carries an apt (often irrepressible) introduction, and sometimes also a closing comment from the Editor of Planet Analog, Mr. Stephan Ohr himself (who incidentally, also had a major hand in tweaking the language herein for, you guessed it greater acceptability and lesser controversy!).
The purpose of these articles is to focus on specific issues that have come to the attention of the author over his many years in the industry, working across several continents. That is why they are written in a very personal style. But the content is hopefully not missing altogether!
Sanjaya Maniktala describes a PC power supply failure that seemed widespread in Japan, but seldom occurred in the U.S. Was it something in the sushi? he asks. It turns out, the failures are related to the way components are specified and tested. This amusing and instructive piece kicks off a new column on power supply design. Sanjaya's comments will appear monthly at Planet Analog online.
In hindsight, this probably seemed routine enough to inspire some complacency. An OEM PC power supply was all set to go into full production. The Design Integrity Team put it through its paces. Maximum loads were applied at extreme ambients. Stress levels were...
