This article is the second of a 2-part series and focuses on the specifics of power budgeting and board layout. As many application boards require a number of power rails, this series examines a multisupply board solution. The goal is to achieve a quality initial design with good component placement and routing to highlight some power budget and routing tips and tricks.

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This article is the first of a 2-part series that addresses some of the issues sometimes overlooked when designing multirail power supplies. Part 1 focuses on the strategy and topology, while Part 2 focuses on the specifics of power budgeting and board layout, along with some tips and tricks.