A digitally controlled hybrid power module is controlled by a programmable
controller. The hybrid power module includes a digitally controlled
switching supply with an output coupled to an input of a digitally
controlled linear voltage regulator. Independent control of switching
supply and the linear regulator is provided by the programmable
controller, which may be a field programmable gate array (FPGA),
microcontroller, or digital signal processor (DSP). The programmable
controller may independently control one or more power modules. Each
power module may also include enable switching and an associated current
clamp for capacitive loads. An output voltage transient suppressor may
also be used to control transients, such as those produced under fast
switching conditions.