PI Databook FAQs

What are the different document types available in the PI Databook?

1. Application Notes

Application notes are intended for engineers designing a power supply. They provide guidelines to enable an engineer to quickly select key components and also complete a suitable transformer design.

2. Product Data sheets

Data sheets summarize the performance and other technical characteristics of a product family.

3. Design Examples

The following are the different types of design examples.

• Design Example Reports (DERs) contain a power supply design specification, schematic, bill of materials, transformer documentation, and pcb layout.
• Reference Design Reports (RDRs) are design reports that are associated with a reference design kit (RDK). RDKs provide the essential materials to get started on power supply designs. All kits include samples, a fully functional reference board and complete documentation. You can order Reference Design Kits online, or through your local sales representative or distributor.

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