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This article explains transformers with dual-voltage ratings and explores their configurations and how the windings can…

This article explains transformers with dual-voltage ratings and explores their configurations and how the windings can be connected in series or…

Vermont’s leading utility introduced a plan to overhaul its transmission and distribution infrastructure to eliminate…

Vermont’s leading utility introduced a plan to overhaul its transmission and distribution infrastructure to eliminate outages by 2030. The…

Harnessing the unique electrical advantages of wide-bandgap silicon carbide (SiC) in commercial applications requires…

Harnessing the unique electrical advantages of wide-bandgap silicon carbide (SiC) in commercial applications requires addressing reliability…

An experimental approach to investigate the impact of higher switching frequencies on the inverter and motor efficiency…

An experimental approach to investigate the impact of higher switching frequencies on the inverter and motor efficiency using SiC and GaN

This article presents zero-delay pulse-width modulation control, MPS’ proprietary, fixed-frequency power supply control…

This article presents zero-delay pulse-width modulation control, MPS’ proprietary, fixed-frequency power supply control method that provides…

Battery-powered industrial vehicles such as forklifts, manual handlers, or warehouse automatic vehicles require…

Battery-powered industrial vehicles such as forklifts, manual handlers, or warehouse automatic vehicles require high-current inverters to drive the…

This article explains transformer voltage adjustment taps and their crucial role in maintaining secondary voltage despite…

This article explains transformer voltage adjustment taps and their crucial role in maintaining secondary voltage despite fluctuations in the supply.

Researchers in New South Wales recommend distributed energy resources and additional steps to ensure grid resilience.

Researchers in New South Wales recommend distributed energy resources and additional steps to ensure grid resilience.

Full SiC MOSFET modules have clear performance benefits, especially where high power density is required, but how can the…

Full SiC MOSFET modules have clear performance benefits, especially where high power density is required, but how can the highest possible power…

Gallium nitride (GaN) power devices allow an increase in the switching frequency of power converters and a reduction of…

Gallium nitride (GaN) power devices allow an increase in the switching frequency of power converters and a reduction of the dead time; such…

The TerraCharge battery energy storage system by Power Edison can make utility-scale energy storage mobile, flexible, and…

The TerraCharge battery energy storage system by Power Edison can make utility-scale energy storage mobile, flexible, and scalable.   

This article examines transformer maintenance, including simple checks involving temperature and sound that indicate…

This article examines transformer maintenance, including simple checks involving temperature and sound that indicate potential issues, maintenance…

This article presents a low-power analog-to-digital converter (ADC) solution for high-precision measurement applications.

This article presents a low-power analog-to-digital converter (ADC) solution for high-precision measurement applications.

This article presents three fundamental methods for calculating transformer voltages using the voltage-to-turns formula,…

This article presents three fundamental methods for calculating transformer voltages using the voltage-to-turns formula, turns ratios, and volts…

This article examines lead-acid battery basics, including equivalent circuits, storage capacity and efficiency, and system sizing.

This article examines lead-acid battery basics, including equivalent circuits, storage capacity and efficiency, and system sizing.

Learn about the fundamentals of analog DC ammeters, including understanding ammeter resistance, examining multirange…

Learn about the fundamentals of analog DC ammeters, including understanding ammeter resistance, examining multirange ammeters, and applying Ayrton…

Tesla has secured approval to run two virtual power plants for Powerwall customers in Texas.

Tesla has secured approval to run two virtual power plants for Powerwall customers in Texas.

Manufacturers of PV inverters and energy storage systems are increasingly turning to silicon carbide power modules to…

Manufacturers of PV inverters and energy storage systems are increasingly turning to silicon carbide power modules to increase the efficiency of…

This article examines digital reading meters, including digital voltmeters, by exploring the features and advantages and…

This article examines digital reading meters, including digital voltmeters, by exploring the features and advantages and how they compare to analog…