Overview
This comprehensive, hands-on, laboratory based analog power supply design workshop provides an in-depth look at the design of modern, stable and robust switch mode power supplies. Covering general principles of stable power supply design from DC/DC and PoL to bias supplies and isolated off-lines, this workshop is aimed at design engineers who need to design and/or troubleshoot modern high performance power supplies.
All attendees will receive a free trial license for Biricha's Power Supply Design Software WDS and PFC Loop Design Software PLD*
The workshop begins from first principles and looks at the fundamentals of switching power supply design covering Bode plots and control theory. All theory is supported with numerous hands-on labs using popular controllers from TI and all attendees should leave the workshop feeling conformable with stable compensator design for both voltage mode control and current mode control. In addition to Forward type topologies (e.g. Buck) and Flyback topologies (Flyback/DC-DC Boost/ Boost PFC) is also detailed study of opto-isolated and bias power supply design using industry standard optocouplers and programmable references such as TL-431.
The attendees work alone or in pairs at a workstation. We have a total of 10 workstations, so the total number of attendees is strictly limited to 20 engineers. Each workstation consists of an Omicron Lab Bode 100 Vector Network Analyzer, a laptop running Biricha design software, a SIGLENT SDS2302X oscilloscope and several isolated and non-isolated power supplies to design and test.
Agenda
Day 1: Introduction PSU Design, Control Theory, Test and Measurement
- Fundamentals of power supply design
- Understanding stability for all topologies , frequency response analysis and Bode plots
- Power compensator design using standard voltage amplifiers as well as transconductance amplifiers
- Voltage mode control and step-by-step design for Forward type topologies such as Buck
- Hands-on labs including:
- Stable and robust loop design for voltage mode PSU design
- Measuring plant, compensator and control loop using a Bode 100 network analyzer
- Assessing stability from the measured Bode plot
- Capacitor ESR measurement
Day 2: Peak Current Mode Control
- Peak current design step-by-step, including slope compensation for both Forward type and Flyback type topologies
- Dealing with sub-harmonic oscillations and right hand plane zeros
- Specifying power transformers for optimum performance
- Primary and secondary snubber and RCD clamp design and component selection
- Hands-on labs including:
- Stable current mode PSU design on Forward/Flyback topologies
- Current mode loop measurement and transient response tests
- Measurement of isolation transformer parasitics and impedance
- Output filter design and dealing with DC bias loss
Day 3: Isolated & Bias Supply Design
- Stable isolated PSU design and analysis
- Designing with optocouplers and programmable references (e.g. TL431)
- Closed loop opto-isolated compensator design for Type II and Type III compensators
- Hands-on labs including:
- Designing a stable opto-isolated PSUs on Forward/Flyback topologies
- Designing and testing of real life opto-isolated compensators
- Isolated PSU frequency response measurements
- Isolated PSU stability analysis and transient response tests
Day 4: DC/DC Boost and AC/DC Boost PFC Design Step-by-Step
- Continuous and discontinuous conduction mode DC/DC Boost topology design
- Power supply component selection and stresses
- Single Phase CCM Boost PFC topology operation & design
- Fundamentals of power delivery, power quality & PFC and EN-61000-3-2
- Step-by-step analog PFC control loop design (voltage loop and current loop and voltage feedforward filter)
- Hands-on labs including:
- Step-by-step Analog PFC design and testing
- Stable voltage feed forward and voltage loop design and testing
- Stable current loop design and testing
Control Systems Design Seminar
Previously, this workshop had included an optional "Control Systems Design" seminar day that ran on the Monday before the workshop started. This optional day was presented by Richard Poley of Texas Instruments and Servo Matter. However, it is with great sadness to report that Richard Poley passed away in May 2020. Richard was a kind and intelligent person, an excellent teacher and a good friend. Losing him is a tragic loss to his family, friends, and the engineering community as a whole. He will be sorely missed by all at Biricha and, we are sure, by everyone who knew him.
We can highly recommend Richard's "Control Theory Fundamentals" book (ISBN-13: 979-8611448502)
Pricing
EU: 2750 EUR for 4 days
US: 2750 USD for 4 days
The price includes:
- Free limited license for Biricha's Power Supply Design Software Biricha's WDS*
- Free limited license for Biricha's PFC Loop Design Software PLD*
- Important: This software is not needed to understand the engineering material taught in the class*
- Comprehensive lecture notes and detailed step-by-step lab manual
- Lunch and refreshments throughout each day
Course Details
The class runs from 9:00am - 5:00pm on Days 1 and 3.
The class runs from 9:00am - 4:00pm on Day 4 to allow for easy travel.
* 12 month license. You must have unrestricted access to the internet. This software is not necessary for understanding the material in the class and is available upon request at a later date.
Dates, Pricing & Location (Europe Only)
For workshops in US/Canada please click on the next tab
Date & Location
Tuesday 27th June - Friday 30th June 2023
Location: Munich, Germany
COVID Policy: For your safety and peace of mind read our COVID policy for workshops.
Pricing
All attendees will work in pairs at a workstation. This means you may be paired up with someone else at a workstation if you have not registered in multiples of 2.
2750 EUR for 4 days (a 'single' seat - however you will be work in a pair with someone else at a workstation)
The price includes:
Course Details
The class runs from 9:00am - 5:00pm on Days 1 and 3.
The class runs from 9:00am - 4:00pm on Day 4 (optional) to allow for easy travel.
Workshop Address in Munich, DE:
The workshop will take place in Freiham (Munich area). Full address and directions will be emailed to you after registration.
Audience
These workshops are designed for engineers who:
Need learn how to design stable analog controllers for their power applications
Need to understand power supply fundamentals, stability and design techniques
Need to get up to speed with voltage mode control and peak current mode control using both legacy and modern ICs
Need to develop optocoupler isolated power supplies
Need to gain in-depth knowledge of loop and impedance measurement for robust and stable PSU design
Prerequisites
The audience must have a degree in electrical/electronic engineering, computer science or equivalent.
These workshops are highly technical, intended for professional engineers and are not suitable for the general public without relevant qualifications.
Cancellation Policy
Classes are subject to cancellation if the minimum number of attendees is not met ten days prior to the date of the workshop and full refund will be given: Minimum = 5; Maximum = 20.
In the event of short notice cancellation by Biricha due to unforeseen circumstances, the liability of Biricha and its partners is limited solely to the refund of the course fees. No refund will be given if you can not make the event but you may delay to another Biricha workshop or transfer your registration to a colleague. In fairness to all attendees, confirmed participants who do not attend the scheduled session are obliged to pay the liable fee.
* 6 months trial license. You must have unrestricted access to internet. These software are not necessary for understanding the material in the class and available on request.
+ Workshop content and syllabus is subject to change
In collaboration with
Date & Location
Tuesday 27th June - Friday 30th June 2023
Location: Munich, Germany
COVID Policy: For your safety and peace of mind read our COVID policy for workshops.
Pricing
All attendees will work in pairs at a workstation. This means you may be paired up with someone else at a workstation if you have not registered in multiples of 2.
2750 EUR for 4 days (a 'single' seat - however you will be work in a pair with someone else at a workstation)
The price includes:
- Free trial license for Biricha's Power Supply Design Software Biricha's WDS*
- Free trail license for Biricha's PFC Loop Design Software PLD*
- Comprehensive lecture notes and detailed step-by-step lab manual
- Lunch and refreshments throughout each day
Course Details
The class runs from 9:00am - 5:00pm on Days 1 and 3.
The class runs from 9:00am - 4:00pm on Day 4 (optional) to allow for easy travel.
Workshop Address in Munich, DE:
The workshop will take place in Freiham (Munich area). Full address and directions will be emailed to you after registration.
Audience
These workshops are designed for engineers who:
Need learn how to design stable analog controllers for their power applications
Need to understand power supply fundamentals, stability and design techniques
Need to get up to speed with voltage mode control and peak current mode control using both legacy and modern ICs
Need to develop optocoupler isolated power supplies
Need to gain in-depth knowledge of loop and impedance measurement for robust and stable PSU design
Prerequisites
The audience must have a degree in electrical/electronic engineering, computer science or equivalent.
These workshops are highly technical, intended for professional engineers and are not suitable for the general public without relevant qualifications.
Cancellation Policy
Classes are subject to cancellation if the minimum number of attendees is not met ten days prior to the date of the workshop and full refund will be given: Minimum = 5; Maximum = 20.
In the event of short notice cancellation by Biricha due to unforeseen circumstances, the liability of Biricha and its partners is limited solely to the refund of the course fees. No refund will be given if you can not make the event but you may delay to another Biricha workshop or transfer your registration to a colleague. In fairness to all attendees, confirmed participants who do not attend the scheduled session are obliged to pay the liable fee.
* 6 months trial license. You must have unrestricted access to internet. These software are not necessary for understanding the material in the class and available on request.
+ Workshop content and syllabus is subject to change
In collaboration with
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Dates, Pricing & Location (US/Canada Only)
For workshops in UK/Europe please click on the UK/Europe tab
Date & Location
Tuesday January 31st - Friday February 3rd 2023
Omicron Training Academy
Houston, TX, USA
COVID Policy: For your safety and peace of mind read our COVID secure policy for workshops.
Pricing (US/Canada)
2750 USD for 4 days
The price includes:
Course Details
The class runs from 9:00am - 5:00pm on Days 1 and 3.
The class runs from 9:00am - 4:00pm on Day 4 to allow for easy travel.
Address
Omicron Training Academy
3550 Willowbend Blvd,
Houston,
TX 77054,
United States
Audience
These workshops are designed for engineers who:
Need learn how to design stable analog controllers for their power applications
Need to understand power supply fundamentals, stability and design techniques
Need to get up to speed with voltage mode control and peak current mode control using both legacy and modern ICs
Need to develop optocoupler isolated power supplies
Need to gain in-depth knowledge of loop and impedance measurement for robust and stable PSU design
Prerequisites
The audience should have a degree in electrical/electronic engineering, computer science or equivalent.
These workshops are highly technical, intended for professional engineers and are not suitable for the general public without relevant qualifications.
Cancellation Policy
Classes are subject to cancellation if the minimum number of attendees is not met ten days prior to the date of the workshop and full refund will be given: Minimum = 5; Maximum = 20.
In the event of short notice cancellation by Biricha due to unforeseen circumstances, the liability of Biricha and its partners is limited solely to the refund of the course fees. No refund will be given if you can not make the event but you may delay to another Biricha workshop or transfer your registration to a colleague. In fairness to all attendees, confirmed participants who do not attend the scheduled session are obliged to pay the liable fee.
* 6 months trial license. You must have unrestricted access to internet. These software are not necessary for understanding the material in the class and available on request.
+ Workshop content and syllabus is subject to change
Date & Location
Tuesday January 31st - Friday February 3rd 2023
Omicron Training Academy
Houston, TX, USA
COVID Policy: For your safety and peace of mind read our COVID secure policy for workshops.
Pricing (US/Canada)
2750 USD for 4 days
The price includes:
- Free trail license for Biricha's Power Supply Design Software Biricha's WDS*
- Free trail license for Biricha's PFC Loop Design Software PLD*
- Comprehensive lecture notes and detailed step-by-step lab manual
- Lunch and refreshments throughout each day
Course Details
The class runs from 9:00am - 5:00pm on Days 1 and 3.
The class runs from 9:00am - 4:00pm on Day 4 to allow for easy travel.
Address
Omicron Training Academy
3550 Willowbend Blvd,
Houston,
TX 77054,
United States
Audience
These workshops are designed for engineers who:
Need learn how to design stable analog controllers for their power applications
Need to understand power supply fundamentals, stability and design techniques
Need to get up to speed with voltage mode control and peak current mode control using both legacy and modern ICs
Need to develop optocoupler isolated power supplies
Need to gain in-depth knowledge of loop and impedance measurement for robust and stable PSU design
Prerequisites
The audience should have a degree in electrical/electronic engineering, computer science or equivalent.
These workshops are highly technical, intended for professional engineers and are not suitable for the general public without relevant qualifications.
Cancellation Policy
Classes are subject to cancellation if the minimum number of attendees is not met ten days prior to the date of the workshop and full refund will be given: Minimum = 5; Maximum = 20.
In the event of short notice cancellation by Biricha due to unforeseen circumstances, the liability of Biricha and its partners is limited solely to the refund of the course fees. No refund will be given if you can not make the event but you may delay to another Biricha workshop or transfer your registration to a colleague. In fairness to all attendees, confirmed participants who do not attend the scheduled session are obliged to pay the liable fee.
* 6 months trial license. You must have unrestricted access to internet. These software are not necessary for understanding the material in the class and available on request.
+ Workshop content and syllabus is subject to change
Past Participants
Since 2008 Biricha has run highly popular hands-on workshops and industrial seminars. Some of the companies who have attended our workshops include:
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Adaptive Materials, Inc.
Delta Energy Systems Eltek Valere Inc. J.W. Speaker Corperation Miller Electric Schlumberger Robert Bosch Kft Tehnical University of Denmark SYKO Gesellschaft Wiener Plein & Baus Siemens AS Delta GmbH Leopold Kostal GmbH & Co.KG Osram GmbH Wijdeven PS&IT OMICRON Lab Efore Eberspächer Controls GmbH & Co. KG Physik Instrumente MGV Stromversorgungen GmbH Powertronic GmbH & Co. KG Baker Hughes Inteq Martek Power Thales Communications, Inc. Raytheon Systems Limited SOPRANO Martekpower Belscanti Bosch ST THALES Avionics Thurlby Thandar Instruments Ltd AEG Power Solutions CAMCO Produktions und Vertriebs ABB Stotz-Kontakt GmbH Astrium GmbH BMW - Bayerische Motoren Werke AG Contronics Engineering BV Effekta Regeltechnik GmbH Fronius International GmbH Hirschmann Automation and Control Ingenieurbüro Sierak ON Semiconductor OSB AG Google Inc Qestronic GmbH Siemens CT Tucker GmbH RGM SPA OSRAM SPA Meta System S.p.A University of Salerno Odel S.p.A. MORI L. RADDRIZZATORI SRL Dinema S.p.A. Agemont SpA BTicino S.p.A. Acme Aerospace General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Cisco Systems, Inc. Flex Power Golden Motor USA Goodrich Aircraft Wheels and Brakes Lineage Power Paradigm Research Corporation Plexus Engineering Solutions Cranfield University Accutronics Ltd Gordon Design Ltd Imagination technologies Raytheon Systems Ltd ML Electronics University of Nottingham Pintsch Bamag Panasonic Electronic Devices Europe GmbH Lear Corporation GmbH Institut ELSYS APtronic AG Robert Bosch GmbH Beckman Coulter, Inc. Eltek ITT Pentad Design Raytheon Filtran Limited Powernet Oy NXP Norwegian Univ of Sci & Tech Huawei |
Intel Corporation
Eaton Corporation AAC Microtec ABB Robotics Ablepower Corp Advantest Europe GmbH ARROW DE Arrow Denmark ARROW SWEDEN Automotive Ingenieurbüro AVL List GmbH Beru Electronics GmbH Cassidian Electronics CB Svendsen A/S Continental Automotive Austria GmbH Corrosion Service Cybercom Sweden AB Delta Energy Systems (Switzerland) AG Develco A/S Dipolar AB DRS Pivotal Power E Plug AS EADS Germany GmbH Cassidian EBV Elektronik Elreg as Emerson Process Management Ericsson AB Ericsson Hungary Ltd. Etteplan Design Center Fairchild Semiconductor Fr.Sauter Ag GE Aviation Gebrüder Frei GmbH & Co. Georgia Tech Grundfos Hamworthy Oil & Gas AS Heim Electronic GmbH HeyTech Systementwicklung Huawei Technologies Sweden AB: idem Infineon Technologies AG Ingenieurbüro Edel IPT Technology GmbH Jablotron Alarms JTOE GmbH Co. KG JW Speaker kk-electronic a/s KOSTAL Industrie Elektrik Lacon embedded Liftoff Lincoln Electric Linde Material Handling GmbH Magma Mekatronik Makine San. ve Tic. A.S. Megger Mikrokrets AS MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC NMB-Minebea GmbH North China University of Technology PBF GRoup Pico Test Power-One s.r.o. Premotec Qrtech QUEL GmbH Rehm Schweißtechnik SAAB EDS Selex Galileo S.p.A. Siemens Schweiz AG, Building Technologies Avent Silica Apple Inc. Solcept AG Solter Soldadura SL SYS TEC electronic GmbH Thita Elektronik Thrane & Thrane A/S Università degli Studi di Salerno University of Zilina VACON Oyj Vektrex Versatile Power W-IE-NE-R Plein & Baus GmbH XSembedded GmbH ZZzero Aps TMD Zefatek Co., LTD Triton Electronics Ltd Microchip |
ABB Medium Voltage Products
Advanced Space Power Equipment Altergy Systems Ametek Artesyn Austria G.M.B.H & Co Kg Artesyn Embedded Technologies ARTI Industrial Electronics Aselsan Elektronik San. Ve Tic. Inc. Aurora Networks BOSCH communications Systems EVI Audio GmbH Bose Corp. Chamberlain CM Comandos Lineares Cobham Satcom Cobree Continental Corporation Crane Electronics, Inc. Delphi Dialog Semiconductor Diehl Aerospace Dp Applications Engineering DRS Technologies Dynexsemi EcoPower Elsis A.S. Enersys Et System Electronic Gmbh eta plus electronic gmbh F5 Networks Fieger Consulting&Softwaredesign FMC Technologies Schilling Robotics Fohhn Audio Ag GE Lighting General Atomics Aeronautical General Physics France Gotec Heinzinger electronic GmbH Hewlett-Packard Co Icepower A/S IPT Design Kacst Knorr Bremse SFS GmbH L 3 communications Lear Corporation Life Technologies Linera Linestream Technologies Lockheed Martin Moog Moxtek Inc Murata Power Solutions Ortoceratit Ab P. B. Design& Development Ltd Pauly Steuer- Und Regelanlagen Gmbh & Co., Kg Pb Design And Developments Limited Philips Pkc Electronics Power Technics B.V. JPL (NASA) Precision Inc. Qualcomm Wireless GmbH Rögelein GmbH Saab Electronic Defence Systems SANROR INT. Siemens Ag, I Ia Ce Se Ds Pe4 Sl Power Electronics Sweco Elektronik AB Syddansk Universitet Synapse-Wireless Tantec A/S TDK-Lambda Americas Technologie Netzwerk Allgäu Tomra Systems ASA Tttech Computertechnik Ag Unisa Unitech Energy AS Università Politecnica Delle Marche University Of Applied Science Darmstadt UTC Aerospace Systems - Wheels & Brakes UTRC Texas Instruments WesternGeco AS Würth Elektronik Eisos Gmbh & Co.Kg Xcel Power |
Testimonials from Past Workshop Participants
- "The best power supply related training/seminar I've ever participated by far !!!"
- "The workshop touches very important topics in analog power supply design world. I would recommend the workshop to any power supply design engineer or researcher."
- "Great Hands-on workshop with a good mix of theory and lab sessions. Very valuable for my daily work"
- "I would recommend this workshop for every engineers who are involved in SMPS design. It's worth every penny."
- "Very good seminar! Interactive experience with valuable Hands-on"
- "Excellent workshop, very knowledgeable facilitator, good atmosphere, highly recommended"
- "Course content and pace were excellent. Room, service and location were very good. Can not think of any improvements. Thank you!"
- "I enjoyed the course and would recommend it to others. The pace and content were good and it was very well presented. The facilities and environment were also good."
- "The presenter did a really good job. The facility was very good, especially the coffee was great!"
- "Practical, straightforward as all trainings should be."
- "An excellent introduction to power supply design, covering both the theoretical principles and practical applications."