Thursday, April 23, 2026
Check in & Breakfast8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Check in & Breakfast

 
Welcome Message8:30 AM - 8:45 AM

Welcome Message

 
System power tree, control theory, compensation components selection8:45 AM - 10:15 AM

System power tree, control theory, compensation components selection

Approach power design from a system perspective, building a power tree. Then dive into control loop fundamentals, including both voltage and current mode control, covering compensation techniques and the pros and cons of each approach. Conclude by developing an intuitive approach to the effect of loop compensation components on stability and load transients.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Break & Demos (ADI+Würth)10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Break & Demos

 
 
 
How to select compensation components and their effect on loop performance ((LTpowerPlanner® + LTpowerCAD®)10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

How to select compensation components and their effect on loop performance (LTpowerPlanner® & LTpowerCAD®)

 
Walk through the steps of power supply design, including product selection, schematic capture, optimization of efficiency, transient response, and loop stability. Understand the trade-offs for each choice and how to optimize.
 
 
 
 
Lunch (Included) & Demos (ADI+Würth)12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch (Included) & Demos

 
 
 
How to measure loop performance in LTspice® and on the bench1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

How to measure loop performance in LTspice® and on the bench

 

Learn how to simulate a frequency response analysis (FRA) in LTspice. Understand the critical parameters of the analysis and how to efficiently run a simulation on your circuit.

 
 
 
Break & Demos (ADI+Würth)2:15 PM - 2:30 PM

Break & Demos

 
 
Power analysis and loop stability measurement—hands on demo (LTpowerAnalyzer®, Compensation Probe, DC Efficiency Meter))2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Power analysis and loop stability measurement—hands on demo (LTpowerAnalyzer®, Compensation Probe, DC Efficiency Meter)

 
 

See the LTpowerAnalyzer in action, running actual Bode plots, transient responses, and output impedance measurements on a variety of power supply topologies. Learn how to operate the LTpowerAnalyzer for any circuit and compare actual results with simulations.

The LTpowerAnalyzer Compensation Probe is designed to support the optimization of loop compensation in power supply designs by minimizing board rework. The board functions as a programmable substitute for the series R-C network in a Type 2 compensator, allowing customers to easily evaluate power supply Bode plots and transient responses using different combinations of resistances and capacitances. 

The DC Efficiency Meter is a portable measurement platform designed for characterizing the efficiency of DC power supply designs using the LTpowerAnalyzer system. This is an inexpensive power supply analysis solution enabling customers to easily evaluate the efficiency and power loss of their design using only a single, compact instrument. 

 
 
 
Demos (ADI+Würth)4:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Demos