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Substation & Switchyard Design Considerations: Size, Load, Cost

Substation & Switchyard Design Considerations: Size, Load, Cost

This article examines the factors crucial in determining the size, load, and cost of substations and switchyards.


Storage Inductors for Energy-Efficient Applications

Storage Inductors for Energy-Efficient Applications

This article examines storage inductors and how to calculate losses using different models.


What Are ‘Eddy Currents’ and Why Do They Matter to Motors?

What Are ‘Eddy Currents’ and Why Do They Matter to Motors?

Electromagnetic devices like motors and transformers rely on electric currents that drive magnetic fields which, in turn, can drive current on…


Precision Power: Danisense and CERN Collaborate on Current Sensor

Precision Power: Danisense and CERN Collaborate on Current Sensor

Danisense’s DM1200 zero-flux DC transducer will enhance CERN’s POLARIS power converters.


News Nov 28, 2024 by Austin Futrell
Nexperia Transformer Drivers Offer Efficiency, EMI Reduction

Nexperia Transformer Drivers Offer Efficiency, EMI Reduction

The push-pull drivers can deliver 6 W of power while providing 90% efficiency.


new products Oct 21, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Determining Rated Current

Determining Rated Current

By determining the rated current for power inductors, components can be selected with greater optimality.


Innovative Core Material Supports Higher Currents in TDK’s Inductive Chokes

Innovative Core Material Supports Higher Currents in TDK’s Inductive Chokes

The high-current chokes use a novel alloy powder core material with superior saturation properties to push the boundaries of current density.


new products Oct 06, 2024 by Mike Falter
PLC Transformers Help EVs and Chargers Communicate

PLC Transformers Help EVs and Chargers Communicate

Würth Elektronik’s new power line communication transformers are designed for data communication systems in high-voltage EV charging and grid…


new products Oct 05, 2024 by Mike Falter
Hitachi Introduces Sustainable Switchgear and Transformers

Hitachi Introduces Sustainable Switchgear and Transformers

The company’s switchgear and wind transformers address environmental concerns.


new products Sep 30, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Bourns Expands Products for Automotive and Industrial Needs

Bourns Expands Products for Automotive and Industrial Needs

Bourns’ new products meet next-gen needs for signal transmission, high-current sensing, and surge protection. 


new products Sep 29, 2024 by Mike Falter
Troubleshooting Single-Phase Induction Motors

Troubleshooting Single-Phase Induction Motors

Learn how to troubleshoot single-phase induction motors, from diagnosis to fault repair.


Calculating Transformer Currents

Calculating Transformer Currents

The article explains the calculation of transformer currents using the power formula and turns ratio and looks at transformer impedance and…


Control Transformers: Operation, Selection, and Sizing Considerations

Control Transformers: Operation, Selection, and Sizing Considerations

This article provides an overview of control transformers, emphasizing their role in converting high voltages to safer levels for controlling…


Differentiating Transformer Losses

Differentiating Transformer Losses

Learn about core and coil losses in transformers.


TI Devises Size-Saving Magnetic Packaging for New Power Module

TI Devises Size-Saving Magnetic Packaging for New Power Module

Texas Instruments has lifted the curtain on six new DC-DC power supply modules with improved thermal, EMI, and efficiency performance.


Wind Powerhouse: Siemens Gamesa’s 15 MW Giant

Wind Powerhouse: Siemens Gamesa’s 15 MW Giant

Siemens Gamesa’s SG 14-236 DD generates more power with fewer moving parts.


News Jul 20, 2024 by Shannon Cuthrell
Transformer Crisis: Delays Slow Renewables Progress

Transformer Crisis: Delays Slow Renewables Progress

A transformer shortage impacts the entire energy industry, but renewable projects have been hardest hit. What are the causes, and how can renewable…


News Jul 16, 2024 by Devin Partida
Switch-Mode Power Supplies: Optimizing Energy Use in Electronics

Switch-Mode Power Supplies: Optimizing Energy Use in Electronics

This article examines the considerations involved in selecting switch-mode power supplies.


Würth Unveils Tiny Inductors With Big Current Handling

Würth Unveils Tiny Inductors With Big Current Handling

Würth Elektronik has introduced eight new package sizes to complement its existing five power inductor packages.


new products Jun 29, 2024 by Jake Hertz
Three-Phase Transformers: Applications and Connection Configuration

Three-Phase Transformers: Applications and Connection Configuration

Transformer types can vary from small instruments to large power distribution systems. Three-phase systems require transformers that employ the…