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National Electrical Code Basics: Overcurrent Protection Part 4

National Electrical Code Basics: Overcurrent Protection Part 4

Learn about rules permitting the absence of overcurrent protection for the conductors connected to the transformer secondary.


Open-Circuit and Short-Circuit Tests in Transformers

Open-Circuit and Short-Circuit Tests in Transformers

A transformer could be tested under no-load and full-load conditions to determine its turns ratio, regulation, and efficiency. However, without…


Thomas Edison: The Electric Spark in an Industrial Era

Thomas Edison: The Electric Spark in an Industrial Era

Thomas Edison holds a world-record 1,093 patents for everything from an improved telegraph to a functioning electric vehicle. His contributions to…


News Sep 09, 2022 by Claire Turvill
Determining Power Factor Using the Two-Wattmeter Method

Determining Power Factor Using the Two-Wattmeter Method

The ratio of true power to apparent power is called the power factor of the load. When the two-wattmeter method is used to measure the power…


Power Reference Design for Nvidia CPU Processor Offers Insights into Crypto Mining

Power Reference Design for Nvidia CPU Processor Offers Insights into Crypto Mining

Reference design from Texas Instruments offers concepts for powering CPU/GPU/ASICs in crypto mining applications.


News Sep 02, 2022 by Mike Falter
Inflation Reduction Act Targets Domestic Clean Energy, EV Manufacturing

Inflation Reduction Act Targets Domestic Clean Energy, EV Manufacturing

The Inflation Reduction Act pours $370 billion into domestic renewable energy, EV manufacturing and other climate-related areas. Here’s a brief…


News Sep 01, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Featured Facility: Test Lab for Electrical Systems Safety

Featured Facility: Test Lab for Electrical Systems Safety

The electrical engineering specialist Mersen operates a test center on its French facility of Saint-Bonnet-de-Mure, next to Lyon. The company’s…


CHIPS & Science Act Pours Billions into Semiconductor Manufacturing – What’s Next?

CHIPS & Science Act Pours Billions into Semiconductor Manufacturing – What’s Next?

A breakdown of what’s in the new CHIPS and Science Act and what to expect in the semiconductor industry over the coming months.


News Aug 30, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
How did Broadcom get into Optocouplers? Part 2

How did Broadcom get into Optocouplers? Part 2

More than just networking chips and software, Broadcom also offers optocoupler solutions for industrial and energy applications.


News Aug 29, 2022 by Mike Falter
Determining Phase and Line Voltages and Currents in Wye-connected Generators

Determining Phase and Line Voltages and Currents in Wye-connected Generators

A generator that produces three separate sinewave output voltages with 120° phase differences is called a three-phase generator. The three…


Where Is the Best Place to Manufacture Electronics Products and Prototypes?

Where Is the Best Place to Manufacture Electronics Products and Prototypes?

The decision of where to manufacture electronics prototypes and products is no easy task. Find out what your options are here.


How do F-gas Regulations Affect Switchgear?

How do F-gas Regulations Affect Switchgear?

Here’s an overview of how the latest proposed updates to the European Commission’s F-gas regulation affect those involved in switchgear…


Supercharging Sensor Technology with TMR and Totem-pole PFC

Supercharging Sensor Technology with TMR and Totem-pole PFC

Most technology nearing 150 years old is ready for a refresh. So it goes with the Hall Effect. Today, these sensors have hit the ceiling of their…


new products Aug 25, 2022 by Tim Kaske
Silver-free AMB Copper Technology Bonds Highly Reliable Metal Ceramic Substrates

Silver-free AMB Copper Technology Bonds Highly Reliable Metal Ceramic Substrates

High-power electronics have become one of the fastest growing market segments of the semiconductor industry. Because the power electronic modules…


Using Artificial Intelligence to Lower Nuclear Energy Costs

Using Artificial Intelligence to Lower Nuclear Energy Costs

Argonne scientists are developing artificial intelligence to streamline operations and maintenance at nuclear reactors.


News Aug 24, 2022 by Darshil Patel
Infineon, II-VI Ink Silicon Carbide Wafer Supply Deal

Infineon, II-VI Ink Silicon Carbide Wafer Supply Deal

II-VI is now supplying the power electronics giant with 150 mm silicon carbide (SiC) substrates for use in electric vehicle (EV) components.


News Aug 23, 2022 by Ian Hahn
Solid-state Battery Market Update: Solid Power & QuantumScape Make Progress

Solid-state Battery Market Update: Solid Power & QuantumScape Make Progress

A solid-state battery market update covering two players: Solid Power and QuantumScape.


News Aug 23, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
SiC LinPak Designed for Improved Switching Performance, Reliability

SiC LinPak Designed for Improved Switching Performance, Reliability

Each day that we wake up and turn on a light, the coffee machine, or electric stove to prepare breakfast, we expect all the electric motors,…


Nuuve, MMA Set to Electrify Maritime Industry With Vehicle-to-Grid Technology

Nuuve, MMA Set to Electrify Maritime Industry With Vehicle-to-Grid Technology

Nuuve and MMA are working together to bring vehicle-to-grid technology to the maritime industry.


News Aug 22, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
High-Voltage Direct Current: A History of Innovation

High-Voltage Direct Current: A History of Innovation

High-Voltage Direct Current technology has seen many technological advancements in the past century. This article provides an introduction and…