Power Supplies Switching Regulators, Inverters, and Converters

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Summary: A useless book
Review: Book just skims the topics mentioned in its title - just a disordered collection of a bit outdated drawings with childlike commentary. No word about power conversion essentials: topologies, magnetics, feedback, stability, EMI, power semiconductors.

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Summary: It's more like a reference book.
Review: This book presents different circuit configurations and tries to explain what they do theoretically. Definitely not for beginners in electronics. It does not give you an introduction to many things you should know to be able to understand what is explained here. It is good as a reference book.

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Summary: An assortment of data sheets
Review: This is by far the worst book I have bought on the subject of switching regulators. It is in essence a collection of manufacturer datasheets and application notes, thrown together in no particular order... with virtually no reference to feedback design, stability, or considerations for board layout. I guess all of the author's designs work perfectly on paper, but try building one and making it stable! Not a good choice for the beginner, definitely not a good choice for the seasoned designer.