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Do you need thick copper layers in PCB for high currents? Are you sure? | Steve Sandler

What is important when designing boards and power supplies with high currents? Explained by Steve Sandler
Chapters:
  • 00:00What is this video about
  • 00:32Current state of the art
  • 09:20Why inductance is the biggest challenge (1)
  • 19:15Minimizing the inductance (1)
  • 20:47Thinner dielectric for even lower inductance (1)
  • 23:35Why inductance is the biggest challenge (2)
  • 39:03Decoupling the ASIC
  • 45:50Minimizing the inductance (2)
  • 50:55Thinner dielectric for even lower inductance (2)
  • 53:23Carrying the current (ANSWER on the question in title)
  • 59:24Stability - Both input and output (control loops)
  • 1:10:45Million dollar chip
  • 1:17:55What VRMs can supply this kind of currents?
  • 1:26:20Is GaN the answer?
  • 1:31:58Testing gets really tough
  • 1:37:34Thank you and contact