Unlock Expert-Level Insights: Full Recordings and Presentations from the 15th Power Analysis & Design Symposium 2026 Now Available
Thu 25.06.2026
The fields of power electronics, power supply design, and impedance measurement are evolving faster than ever. Increasing demands on efficiency, EMC compliance, stability, and power density are pushing engineers to go beyond standard design practices and develop a deeper understanding of underlying physical phenomena and advanced analysis techniques.
Unlock Expert-Level Insights: Full Recordings and Presentations from the 15th Power Analysis & Design Symposium 2026 Now Available
The fields of power electronics, power supply design, and impedance measurement are evolving faster than ever. Increasing demands on efficiency, EMC compliance, stability, and power density are pushing engineers to go beyond standard design practices and develop a deeper understanding of underlying physical phenomena and advanced analysis techniques. This is exactly what the 15th Power Analysis & Design Symposium 2026 delivered-bringing together leading experts from industry and academia to share practical knowledge, proven methodologies, and cutting-edge approaches. If you missed the live event, you now have a valuable opportunity:
all presentations and full video recordings are available for download, providing a highly concentrated source of know-how that can be directly applied to real-world design challenges.
In-Depth Look at the Expert Sessions
One of the highlights of the symposium was Christophe Basso (Future Electronics), a globally recognized authority in switching power supply design. In his session "Trade Secrets of the Flyback Converter", he explored critical aspects that are often oversimplified-or completely overlooked-in conventional design flows. He provided a deep dive into leakage inductance effects and their impact on cross-regulation, explained the origin of subharmonic oscillations in current-mode control, and analyzed the implications of the right-half-plane zero on loop compensation. The session goes far beyond theory, offering practical modeling strategies using industry-standard tools such as SIMetrix/SIMPLIS and LTspice. Attendees gain access to ready-to-use simulation models, significantly reducing development time and improving first-pass success rates.
Bridging the gap between RF theory and practical engineering, Arturo Mediano (University of Zaragoza) delivered "Unleash the Power of the Smith Chart". Rather than treating the Smith chart as an abstract academic tool, he demonstrated how it can be used intuitively to solve real engineering problems. The session shows how to analyze impedance matching, identify parasitic resonances, and optimize circuit behavior without complex calculations. A key highlight was live measurement using the Bode 500, clearly illustrating how impedance trajectories evolve in real hardware and how design adjustments translate into measurable improvements.
Sam Ben‑Yaakov (IRP Systems) addressed a topic with major practical implications in "Capacitances of Nonlinear Capacitors". His session focused on the often underestimated fact that capacitor values-especially MLCCs-are strongly dependent on DC bias. This nonlinearity directly affects power integrity, filtering performance, and system stability. The presentation combines theoretical insights with measurement techniques and accurate modeling approaches, enabling engineers to correctly incorporate these effects into simulations. For anyone dealing with decoupling networks or EMI challenges, this knowledge is essential.
Addressing one of the most important technology trends, Milan Marjanovic presented "Hands-On Challenges and Solutions in Bidirectional GaN Switch Design". GaN devices enable higher efficiency and power density, but they also introduce new design complexities. The session provides a detailed look at real-world challenges such as switching transients, gate driving strategies, dead-time optimization, and protection mechanisms. Practical design guidelines and proven solutions help engineers fully leverage GaN technology while avoiding common pitfalls.
Measurement accuracy and methodology were the focus of Florian Hämmerle (OMICRON Lab) in "DC Biased Impedance Measurements". He demonstrated how component impedance changes significantly under DC bias conditions-and why ignoring this leads to incorrect design decisions. The session covers multiple measurement techniques (One-Port, Shunt-Thru, Adapter methods), their appropriate use cases, and how to avoid common measurement errors. Engineers gain practical guidance on obtaining reliable, high-quality data that truly reflects real operating conditions.
A highly practical and immediately applicable session was delivered by Ali Shirsavar (Biricha Digital) on "Practical EMC Debugging of Power Supplies". EMC issues remain one of the most time-consuming challenges in power electronics design. This session provides a structured approach to identifying noise sources, performing correct measurements, and implementing effective mitigation strategies. It emphasizes understanding the physical origins of EMI rather than applying trial-and-error fixes-enabling faster and more robust design iterations.
Finally, Steve Sandler (Picotest) presented a more advanced and theoretical topic in "Unveiling the Mathematics Behind NISM". This session introduces a modern methodology for assessing power integrity stability using Non-Invasive Stability Measurement (NISM). The approach allows engineers to evaluate system stability without disrupting operation-an essential capability for complex or sensitive systems. By combining rigorous mathematical foundations with practical examples, the session delivers a powerful framework for next-generation power integrity analysis.
Why This Matters for Your Engineering Work
These materials are not just theoretical resources-they are practical engineering tools that can help you:
- shorten development cycles through accurate modeling and simulation
- identify and eliminate EMC issues early in the design phase
- correctly characterize components under real operating conditions
- improve stability and robustness of power delivery networks
- confidently adopt advanced technologies such as GaN
- enhance measurement accuracy and interpretation
Each session provides actionable insights, validated methods, and real-world examples that can be directly implemented in your daily work.
Immediate Access to High-Value Content
All presentations and recordings are now available online. With a simple registration, you gain full access to the complete symposium content.
