1 How Boost Converters Work (DC-DC Step-Up) - Electronics Intermediate 1
Explains how a DC-DC boost converter steps voltage up with an inductor, switch and diode; the usual link for people puzzling over cheap USB step-up modules.
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2 850W computer power supply - how does it work (with schematics)
DiodeGoneWild's reverse engineering of a modern computer power supply is cited for its stage-by-stage explanation of PFC, the main converter and how the lower voltage rails are derived.
3 Every Component of a Switch Mode Power Supply Explained
Recommended when people ask what the parts inside a switching supply do, as ElectrArc240 goes through each component on the board in turn.
4 EEVblog #90 - Linear and LDO regulators and Switch Mode Power Supply Tutorial
Dave Jones of EEVblog contrasts the two main regulator approaches, a long-standing suggestion for anyone weighing efficiency or first learning how switchers work.
5 24V 10A 240W power supply - test, failure, teardown and fix
Valued as a clear, thorough walk-through of a 24 V 10 A switching supply, explaining each stage of the circuit through a teardown.
6 Electrical Tricks of Biba Struja the Battery Man
Cited as a demonstration that many mains appliances will also run from DC, and as one source on DC driving unwanted electrolysis.
7 How Does a Switching Power Supply Work 1 (schematic, explanation, example, modifications)
DiodeGoneWild's explainer on switch mode power supplies is praised for showing clearly how they turn mains AC into regulated DC using high-frequency pulses.
8 Laptop power supply with PFC - teardown and repair (BOOM!)
diodegonewild's power supply teardown is valued for its repair technique, a rough schematic of the unit, and a demonstration of series lamp testing.
9 12V 10A switching power supply (with schematic and explanation)
DiodeGoneWild's teardown of a 12V 10A supply is suggested for learning how such switching circuits work, and for comparing transformer sizes across power levels.
