REFERENCE BOOKS ON SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY DESIGN
AND ELECTRONICS



SUMMARY, REVIEWS, RECOMMENDATIONS

Pressman Switching power supply design SMPS Design Handbook Basso Loop Design Fundamentals of Power Electronics textbook
Pressman's textbook updated by Billings is a classic for introduction to switching power supply design. A detailed analysis of circuits, magnetics and feedback control loop for main converter topologies. Best for learning power supply design for the beginners. The essential information for practical SMPS design: all main topologies (including PFC boost), magnetics, feedback loop, PCB. For those who knows power electronics basics and need a quick practical reference at very affordable price (around $10). Provides detailed explanation of design and analysis of control systems and practical compensators. A detailed analysis of feedback with TL431 as error amplifier. A college textbook for power electronics courses. Detailed analysis and formulas for students and researchers. Focuses on the theory (fundamental principles, models) rather than on practical design.
Electronic Formulas, Symbols & Circuits The Art of Electronics 3rd Edition Ugly’s Electrical References PCB design handbook
Basic electronics reference guide for the electronics hobbyists and technicians. Includes many frequently-used formulas, tables, circuit symbols, and device packages. A classical textbook on circuit design on the component level. Best for students and recent college grads. A classical reference for electricians. Includes updated NEC code, math formulas, NEMA wiring configurations, ampacity and conduit fill info, transformer and control circuit wiring diagrams. An encyclopedic resource that includes printed circuit tools and technologies from design to fabrication.

Recommendations.


If you want to learn SMPS design basics and get understanding of processes in power electronics circuits and magnetics-- Pressman's Switching Power Supply Design 3rd Edition would be your best choice. For those who know electronics basics and need practical power supply design info at a fraction of cost of most textbooks, consider my own handbook. Fundamentals of Power Electronics is in my view the best textbook for college students and researchers with deep theoretical analysis.
Among circuit reference manuals the most comprehensive source in my view is Horowitz. For basic circuits and electrical formulas consider Mims.
Uglys electrical reference (2023 edition) includes commonly required information for all electrical design projects in an easy-to-read, easy-to-access format.
For a definitive guide for printed circuit board designers-- in particular those lacking a technical degree-- see above Printed Circuits Handbook by Clyde Coombs and Happy Holden. It describes both design for manufacturing as well as PCB design principles including power circuits.