Abstract: This disclosure includes a power converter assembly comprising: a stack of multiple circuit layers; multiple transformer windings disposed in the stack of multiple circuit layers, the multiple transformer windings including one or more primary windings and one or more secondary windings; and a first connectivity interface operative to connect the stack of multiple circuit layers to a host substrate. The first connectivity interface may be disposed on a first surface of the stack of multiple circuit layers. The first surface such as edges of the multiple circuit layers may be disposed substantially orthogonal with respect to planar surfaces of each of the multiple circuit layers of the stack to provide advantageous output of an output voltage generated by the power converter assembly to a load such as through the host substrate.

Abstract: A control circuit (100) is provided, for controlling switching elements of a switched-mode power supply (10). The control circuit includes a control input (112), for receiving a pulse width modulated, PWM, control signal comprising a series of control pulses. The control circuit has a primary output (120), for controlling a primary switching element of the switched-mode power supply. Also provided are: a synchronous rectifier module (SR) incorporating the control circuit (100); and a switched mode power supply incorporating the synchronous rectifier module (SR).

Abstract: A structure includes a baseplate, a circuit board parallel and adjacent to the baseplate, and an electronic component. The circuit board has an edge with a scallop formed in the edge, and the scallop is plated with a conductive material. The electronic component includes a power-dissipating surface and a pad for making electrical connection. The electronic component is mounted with the power-dissipating surface in contact with the baseplate and the pad electrically connected to the conductive material.