![]() Thankfully in 2012, TI introduced the UCC28700/UCC28710 family of flyback controllers. It only took a couple more failed attempts before I gave up. ![]() After the initial request, other similar business opportunities were beginning to pop up regularly. ![]() The power consumption (both at full load and no load) and the overall solution cost required a new type of controller. The size requirements turned out to be the least of my problems. I tried (unsuccessfully) to design the charger using one of our industry-standard, low-cost (very important!), fixed-frequency controllers. Just a few of years ago, I was asked to design a 5 watt smartphone charger for a large, aftermarket accessory manufacturer. In addition to a small form factor, chargers must be as inexpensive and efficient as possible. ![]() Remember those bulky “ wall warts” from just a decade ago? After all, nobody wants to plug their small smartphone into a giant power supply. However, power supply designers may be the only that noticed manufacturers of these products have also revolutionized the AC/DC adapter. It is obvious to most that the smart phone and tablet era has changed almost everyone’s life. ![]()
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