Scope of magnetics design

What is the scope of magnetics design??
Since there are softwares available for designing (like flyback transformer, Inductor).
So do we have to sit and do all calculations??
As a power electronics engineer how much it is appreciated??

The software available for designs are for routine work and yes, basic understanding of the magnetics is a great asset. You need to understand the basics and able to modify the design to your advantage.

The niche is small (but important) and I guess every positive contribution will be appreciated. On the plus side, the power electronics engineering is rather crowded and you may have better scope in magnetics area.

Of course you need to take a decision yourself and confirm, verify and suitability of the area of your choice. You also need to have a good and broad foundation so that you have some flexibility at every step.

If you plan on following a power electronics career path, then I would strongly advise you to learn about magnetic design.

The magnetic components are the heart of a SMPS design.
With the ever increasing sophistication available from the newest switchmode controllers, and with all the tools and software available from the vendors, the essential SMPS design has been simplified significantly.
Vendors strive to have standard "off-the-shelf" magnetics for the reference design. Unfortunately, these standard magnetics may be to expensive, be only available in SMT form and you require thru-hole, or not simply available in the country where you live, or your requirement is different from that of the reference design.

In this case, you should be able to customize the magnetic design.

I encourage you to learn. It will make you far more valuable as an engineer.

Can you guys suggest some books that will throw light into that area.

Magnetic component design is very inportent in SMPS design.
Magnetic design is not easy because there is no standard formula, it is difficult to understand various units of measurements given by magnetic core suppliers. Otherwise it is very interesting.

You can refer power supply cook book by Marty Brown for SMPS design (It is not complicated like other books)

Magnetic design is not easy because there is no standard formula, it is difficult to understand various units of measurements given by magnetic core suppliers. Otherwise it is very interesting.

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I do not think it is difficult to understand; more often than not, it is not being taught in classes in detail. I disagree that there is no standard formula; they appear messy because they appear unfamiliar.

Ferrites are exactly like any other magnetic material (say iron) except that the material science is different. Most students appear confused when you talk about reluctance- there is built-in resistance to learning new terms.

But once you take the plunge, it is just regular stuff.