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Rap Sessions
The APEC 2003 Rap Sessions will be held Tuesday, February 11, from 6:30 PM until the beer runs out, or 8:00 PM, whichever comes first.
Rap Session I
Power Supply "Digital Control" - Real or Virtual?
Moderator: Arnold N. Alderman, Anagenesis, Inc.
Fontainebleau A
What is your opinion about one of the controversial issues in power supply design at the moment? Is it feasible for broad base use in power supplies or will it be a monument to engineering that nobody can afford? Will we get main switcher regulation control PLUS the other bells and whistles promised for that low expected price? Come on and hear the "experts" speak and share your unbiased opinion.
Rap Session II
Integration Of Semiconductor Components In Switching Power Supplies: Is Monolithic Power Module A Goal?
Moderator: Bharat S. Shah, BIAS Power Technology, Inc.
Fontainebleau B
Integration of power and control circuit has been going on for some time and the trend continues. Benefits and drawback of this from their perspective of switching power supply designer. Barriers to continue the integration. Can some magnetic components be integrated? What are the power limitations? Does this trend keep up with improvement in desired efficiency and power density?
Rap Session III
Bricks And Sips - The Simple And Effective Power System Solutions For Tomorrow?
Moderator: Walter Knittel, APtronic AG
Fontainebleau C
Today, there is available AC-DC bricks, DC-DC bricks and SIPS (e.g., VRMs and POLs) . The designers and users of power systems demand low cost, high reliability, high efficiency, minimum space and flexibility to change the design to meet the changing market requirements. Bricks and SIPs are being used on the same board to meet the demanding requirements of the system designs.
What about tomorrow? Will one dominate the other?
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