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Power Factor Correction: Reactive Power Compensation Methods

Power Factor Correction: Reactive Power Compensation Methods

This article introduces power factor correction, why it is needed, and how to design it for the system.


Motor Starters Part 4: Selecting and Sizing Star-Delta Parts

Motor Starters Part 4: Selecting and Sizing Star-Delta Parts

This article makes the selection and sizing of the star-delta motor starter parts very easy. Here you will learn how to select and size the fuse,…


Regenerative Power Supplies Create Lots of Energy at Electronica

Regenerative Power Supplies Create Lots of Energy at Electronica

With energy costs increasing, bi-directional power supplies are providing a cost-effective solution for testing and hardware simulation for the…


Photoelectrochemical Water-splitting to Yield Green Hydrogen Fuel

Photoelectrochemical Water-splitting to Yield Green Hydrogen Fuel

Researchers in Israel and the United States have focused on hydrogen solar fuel production to solve the problems associated with the conventional…


Three-Phase Induction Motor Operation Explained

Three-Phase Induction Motor Operation Explained

This article describes the operating principles and equivalent circuits of a three-phase induction motor.


High-Voltage Silicon Carbide FETs Enhance EV Applications

High-Voltage Silicon Carbide FETs Enhance EV Applications

Alpha & Omega Semiconductor has announced new 650- and 750-volt silicon carbide MOSFETs for solar inverters, motor drives, industrial power…


new products Nov 20, 2022 by Mike Falter
Motor Starters Part 2: Selecting and Sizing DOL Parts

Motor Starters Part 2: Selecting and Sizing DOL Parts

This article instructs readers on how to size and select Direct On-Line motor starter parts like circuit breakers, contactors, and thermal overload…


New 15-Watt Board-Mounted DC/DC Converter Offers High-Power Density

New 15-Watt Board-Mounted DC/DC Converter Offers High-Power Density

Available with narrow and wide input ranges, TRACO Power’s DC/DC converter provides high-power density conversion for industrial, automation, and…


new products Nov 14, 2022 by Mike Falter
Intro to Magnetic Fields Around a Conductor and a Coil

Intro to Magnetic Fields Around a Conductor and a Coil

In this article, learn about the magnetic fields that occur around current-carrying conductors and various shaped coils and how to relate the…


Battery Management System Transformer Design Reduces Open Failures in EV Apps

Battery Management System Transformer Design Reduces Open Failures in EV Apps

New BMS transformer from iNRCORE provides isolation and EMI suppression for EV battery management communications with improved reliability.


new products Nov 10, 2022 by Mike Falter
DARPA Seeks Improved Space Electronics to Handle Satellite Orbits

DARPA Seeks Improved Space Electronics to Handle Satellite Orbits

Low Earth orbit has its own requirements, and building more efficient power electronics could improve spacecraft performance and cost.


News Nov 04, 2022 by Kevin Clemens
Introduction to Energy Meter Calibration

Introduction to Energy Meter Calibration

This article will guide engineers and technicians through procedures, precautions, and the importance of carrying out electrical energy meter…


Bourns Design Boosts High-Power Shunt Resistor Accuracy in Current Sensing

Bourns Design Boosts High-Power Shunt Resistor Accuracy in Current Sensing

Bourns has added a third pin for supply ground and precision through-hole pin placement in its CSM2F Series, helping the accuracy of current…


new products Oct 29, 2022 by Mike Falter
Understanding Attenuation in Signal Transmission

Understanding Attenuation in Signal Transmission

Attenuation is the loss of signal strength of an electrical or networking system while in transmission. In this article, you will learn how to…


Digital Circuit Breaker Points to Energy Reliability Future

Digital Circuit Breaker Points to Energy Reliability Future

Industry 4.0 sensor integration and remote monitoring of the medium-voltage circuit breaker reduce the risk of outages by 30 percent.


new products Oct 24, 2022 by Mike Falter
Siemens Gamesa Extends Recyclable Blades to Onshore Market Amid Leadership Shakeup, Layoffs

Siemens Gamesa Extends Recyclable Blades to Onshore Market Amid Leadership Shakeup, Layoffs

Spain-based Siemens Gamesa announced plans to expand its recyclable turbine blades to the onshore market. The move comes as financial losses…


News Oct 10, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Introduction to Inductor Filter Types and Applications

Introduction to Inductor Filter Types and Applications

A frequency filter is a circuit that passes certain frequencies and reduces signal levels at other frequencies. Learn about various types of…


The Evolution of Integrated Current Sensors Takes a Digital Path

The Evolution of Integrated Current Sensors Takes a Digital Path

So far, the evolution of integrated current sensors (ICSs) has been slow and gradual. Current measurement technology has been developed…


Technical Articles Oct 04, 2022 by LEM
Quantum Sensors for High-Precision Current Monitoring in Electric Vehicles

Quantum Sensors for High-Precision Current Monitoring in Electric Vehicles

Researchers have developed quantum sensors for precise current monitoring in electric vehicles.


News Sep 20, 2022 by Darshil Patel
What Are Magnetically Coupled Inductors?

What Are Magnetically Coupled Inductors?

This article discusses magnetically coupled inductors, more commonly known as transformers.