These devices integrate the power stage, control loop, and inductor in a single SMD package (see Figure 1). This article explores the numerous advantages of using integrated power modules over traditional discrete DC/DC power supplies. The paper includes comparison with existing discrete/co-package solutions and a new methodology that has been developed in how integrated devices are being designed, specified, tested and. As current exists in two major forms, Alternative (AC) and Continuous (DC) power supplies are categorized by their type of conversion AC/DC, DC/DC, DC/AC (invertor) and AC/AC. Voltage Power supplies are designed to. Traditional power supply designs use analog ICs with fixed functionality to provide regulated power.