Hi,

Adam's suggestion is a good one.  For an overview of all the common
switching power supply topologies got to http://www.ti.com
search: unitrode seminar
select: Power Management - Seminar Materials
select: SEM300
download: Switching Power Supply Topology Review (slup067.pdf)
The author, Lloyd Dixon, is truly one of the masters!

Best of luck,

Dave

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