New version of power supply design software from PI in multiple languages

Power Integrations has announced that its new version of power supply software PI Expert Suite Version 8 is available in simplified and traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Russian, as well as in English languages.

PI Expert Suite Version 8 generates complete power supply schematic. The other key features of this power supply software include:
The software offers design and build instructions for a custom-optimized power transformer, along with the corresponding bill of materials.
Does thermal calculations to optimize heatsink performance
PCB layout recommendations are made based on the device and package chosen.

Doug Bailey, vice president of marketing for Power Integrations, comments: "This update to PI Expert Suite Version 8 gives power supply designers the convenience of using their preferred language when developing high efficiency power supplies using Power Integrations' products. PI Expert Suite is the cornerstone of our technical support strategy, along with our comprehensive multi-language datasheets, reference design materials, and website."

PI Expert Suite Version 8 can be downloaded now at www.powerint.com/pi-expert. Transformer prototypes resulting from the use of this software can be ordered through Power Integrations' Rapid Transformer Sample Service (RTSS); a quick-start guide describing how to create a compatible design file is available at http://www.powerint.com/rtss.