Finally something that treats converters as actual engineering components instead of interchangeable black boxes. The Chapter 1 breakdown of how linear regulators versus switching supplies behave under load was exactly what I needed to explain to my team why we couldn't just swap parts. I did wish there was more on EMI troubleshooting in the field—that felt thin compared to the thermal analysis section—but overall this is the most useful converter reference I've seen in 15 years.

Good practical content, especially the real-world examples of converter failure modes and how to diagnose them. The specs explanations helped me understand what to actually look for in datasheets instead of just going by price and wattage. My only complaint: the chapter on business opportunities felt forced and out of place for someone like me who just needs to specify and maintain converters, not resell them. Solid reference otherwise.

This handbook is exactly what the field needed. I've been troubleshooting embedded power systems for eight years and I constantly run into gaps in my understanding of converter behavior—especially around efficiency claims and thermal derating. Chapter 1 alone clarified more about how different converter topologies handle real load transients than dozens of scattered datasheets and application notes. The selection criteria chapter will save me weeks on the next design cycle. Highly recommended for anyone serious about this work.

Well-organized and practical—I appreciate that it's vendor-neutral and doesn't waste time on marketing hype. The installation and troubleshooting chapters are genuinely useful, and the glossary is more thorough than I expected. One minor quibble: some of the examples assume AC line power availability, which doesn't apply to all my battery-powered and isolated projects. That's a small issue though; this is definitely the best converter reference for professionals I've come across.