Key Considerations for Energy Efficient Design

Note: Energy efficiency and power quality standards are driving the use of solutions, such as, PFC technology and creative magnetic component designs. Examples include the European Distortion Requirements, which may use PFC technology, the California Energy Commission (CEC) regulations and the U.S. Energy Star requirements

No Load Power Consumption

• Intelligent Power Management
• Creative Magnetics Design
• Special Core Materials for High Efficiency

Trade-Offs

• Cost
• Size
• Core Material

Active Load Efficiency

• Switchmode Power Supply(SMPS) Technology
• Special Magnetics Consideration for Synchronous Rectification
• The Right Core Selection for High Efficiency

Harmonic Current Distortion

• Power Quality Considerations
  • Amount of Distortion
  • Various Domestic and International Standards
• Level of Power
  • Power Factor Correction