TinySwitch-5 from Power Integrations – Next-Gen Efficiency for Appliance & Industrial Power!

We stopped by the Power Integrations booth at APEC to talk with Andy Smith about their brand-new TinySwitch-5 family—a major evolution of one of the most trusted power IC lines in the industry. 👀 What’s New in TinySwitch-5? • Successor to the widely-used TinySwitch family (over 9 billion units sold) • Efficiency over 92% at full load—maintained down to 1% load • No need for GaN or synchronous rectification—still hits high performance • Simplified design: as few as 15–20 components in a complete power supply • Supports 10W to nearly 200W, perfect for appliance & industrial applications • Advanced switching algorithm + adjustable current limit control • Designed for ultra-low standby power and flat efficiency across load range 🛠️ Real-World Applications: • 10W: Washing machine controller standby power • 36W: Coffee maker power control • 27W (multi-output): Industrial systems needing 5V for logic and 12V for actuators/relays 📦 TinySwitch-5 comes in multiple packages and is perfect for engineers looking to meet new EU standby power regulations or streamline efficient power design with a flexible, cost-effective platform. 💬 Power Integrations also offers expert support to help engineers pick the right part for their designs.