Digital Controller IC Minimizes Field Returns Using “Black Box” Tool And Online Diagnostics (.pdf download)

Power supply companies can borrow a concept from the aircraft industry for a “Black Box” that monitors operation and stores that data for review if there is a failure. This concept would aid failure analysis for field returns that can be costly in both time and money to the companies and their customers, and the added time-pressure to diagnose and report a comprehensive failure analysis can further strain the vendor-customer relationship. Having the proper failure diagnostic tools to quickly debug and resolve the issue can mean the difference between success and failure of the product. You can configure .........