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Some fundamental mathematical relationships governing operation of buck-type switched-mode power supplies using non-ideal devices are explored. Limitations of non-ideal devices are noted. Methods of reducing stresses on the switching element and reducing reverse recovery current in the freewheeling diode are considered. Design of practical buck-type supplies employing these methods is discussed. The...