Robert A. Mammano is not merely an author; he is a pioneer in the power electronics industry. Credited with developing the first monolithic pulse-width modulation (PWM) controller IC (the SG1524) in the 1970s, Mammano’s career spans the very evolution of switch-mode power supplies. By 2017, with decades of experience at Unitrode and later Texas Instruments (which acquired Unitrode in 1999), he was uniquely positioned to distill a lifetime of practical knowledge into a single volume. Published under the Texas Instruments’ technical press, this book carries the weight of a company that has defined modern power management ICs. Unlike purely academic texts, it is rooted in real-world application, aiming to equip engineers with not just formulas, but design intuition.
Robert A. Mammano’s 2017 book, Fundamentals of Power Supply Design , consolidates over 40 years of engineering expertise from the Unitrode/Texas Instruments Power Supply Design Seminars. The text serves as a foundational guide for new designers and a comprehensive reference for experienced engineers, covering topics from component selection and control topologies to EMI compliance and digital power control. For more information, visit the Amazon listing for Fundamentals of Power Supply Design . Fundamentals of Power Supply Design: Robert A. Mammano Robert A
Mammano co-founded in 1981, which was later acquired by Texas Instruments in 1999. As a TI Fellow , Mammano was instrumental in developing the Power Supply Design Seminars (PSDS), which have educated over 50,000 engineers globally since 1977. Core Themes of the Book By 2017, with decades of experience at Unitrode
Mammano begins by establishing the fundamental laws governing power conversion, primarily the conservation of energy. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the three primary non-isolated converter topologies, which form the basis for almost all other designs: definitive volume: . Covers regulatory mandates
Most engineers fear inductor and transformer design. Mammano tackles this head-on. He covers:
In the specialized field of power electronics, few names carry as much weight as Robert A. "Bob" Mammano. Widely regarded as the "father of the pulse-width modulation (PWM) controller industry," Mammano co-founded Unitrode Corporation and later contributed extensively to Texas Instruments (TI) after its acquisition. In 2017, he cemented his legacy by compiling decades of expertise into a single, definitive volume: .
Covers regulatory mandates, including Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), human isolation safety, and global standby energy efficiency.