Robert Mammano is widely regarded as a pioneer in the power electronics industry. As a co-founder of Unitrode and a key figure in the development of PWM controllers, his writing carries the weight of decades of practical experience. His approach in this book is distinct: he treats the power supply not as a collection of perfect components, but as a system of interacting, non-ideal parts. The 2017 edition updates this classic knowledge for the modern era, incorporating advancements in wide-bandgap devices and digital control while retaining the fundamental physics that govern power conversion.
What makes this book unique is its synergy with TI’s ecosystem. Mammano frequently references: Robert Mammano is widely regarded as a pioneer
By purchasing the book, you gain not just knowledge but access to a proven silicon ecosystem. Mammano’s design methods align perfectly with TI’s part numbering (e.g., the LM2576 simple switcher, the TPS54360 high-voltage buck, the UCC25600 LLC controller). By purchasing the book, you gain not just
As the inventor of the first integrated PWM controller, Mammano’s treatment of control loops is authoritative. He explains: A standout section is his advice on measuring
A standout section is his advice on measuring loop stability using a network analyzer and injecting a small signal. He notes, “A power supply that oscillates is not a power supply—it is a heater or a transmitter.”