http://pdfserv.maxim-ic.com/en/an/AN4087.pdf is a pretty good introduction. You can also look for circuits/app notes around the MC34063, a venerable SMPS controller IC (I'm not recommending you use it, but its simple functionality is certainly a useful starting point). On Tue, Feb 23, 2010 at 11:40 PM, John Chung wrote: > Hi guys, > > I am trying to read some circuit diagram on SMPS. Due to the lack of knowledge of such matters I am getting lost in the diagram itself. Can anyone provide some reference to SMPS from ground up? > > Thanks, > John > > > > -- > http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist > -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist