Vicor has launched a educational initiative for power design engineers which provides support throughout the power systems design process from selecting the optimum architecture to meeting EMI regulations.

The first phase, a series of ‘PowerTechtorials’ is now available on CD. Each CD serves as a one-on-one tutorial, containing technical presentations and lab demos, that can be revisited as needed. The tutorials address everyday technical issues and answer real-world questions on power system design topics, providing engineers with practical advice for solving design challenges that arise in a broad range of different applications. In addition, the interactive CD contains useful links to the Internet for easy access to product datasheets, related articles, application notes and more.

Volume 1 contains three videos covering the following topics: ‘Vicor DC-DC Converter Theory Overview’; ‘Improving Output Filtering’ and ‘Input Overvoltage Protection’. Engineers who sign up to receive their free ‘PowerTechtorial’ CD Volume 1 will be able to suggest topics to be covered in future editions and will also have the opportunity to ask presenters a question.

Volume 2 will be available in the second half of the year and will include topics such as ‘Improving EMI filtering’ and ‘Thermal considerations’. A copy of this CD can be obtained from the Vicor website.