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National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 10

National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 10

Learn the grounding and bonding rules for impedance-grounded systems.


National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 9

National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 9

Learn the grounding and bonding rules for portable, trailer-mounted, vehicle-mounted, and permanently installed generators.


National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 7

National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 7

Learn about the rules regarding multiple separately derived systems, bonding to metallic parts, ungrounded systems, and outdoor sources.


DOE Floats New Energy Efficiency Standards for Distribution Transformers

DOE Floats New Energy Efficiency Standards for Distribution Transformers

The Department of Energy proposes new energy efficiency standards to add amorphous steel cores to the nation’s power distribution transformers,…


News Jan 17, 2023 by Shannon Cuthrell
SNL Researchers Unveil New Rotary Technology for Wind Turbines

SNL Researchers Unveil New Rotary Technology for Wind Turbines

An overview of Sandia National Laboratories’ new “Twistact” electrical contact device for direct-drive wind turbines.


News Aug 11, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Passive Day Cooling Tech Promising for Building Temp Regulation

Passive Day Cooling Tech Promising for Building Temp Regulation

Researchers develop an indoor test setup for determining the daytime cooling performance of passive cooling materials.


News Aug 09, 2022 by Darshil Patel
DOE Hands GM $2.5B, Ford Makes Flurry of Moves as Race for EV Market Heats Up

DOE Hands GM $2.5B, Ford Makes Flurry of Moves as Race for EV Market Heats Up

A market update on continued acceleration in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, featuring two of the biggest players in the game: GM and Ford.


News Aug 01, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
DOE Offers Over $3B for Hydropower, Mine Transformation & Grid Resilience Projects

DOE Offers Over $3B for Hydropower, Mine Transformation & Grid Resilience Projects

The Department of Energy recently unveiled another batch of funding for clean energy projects totaling more than $3 billion.


News Jul 19, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
SNL Researchers Design Microgrid for Artemis Lunar Base

SNL Researchers Design Microgrid for Artemis Lunar Base

Researchers and electrical engineers from Sandia National Laboratories (SNL) work with NASA to design a microgrid for the Artemis lunar base.


News Jun 03, 2022 by Stephanie Leonida
DOE Pours $3B into Transmission Lines, Energy Storage, and EVs

DOE Pours $3B into Transmission Lines, Energy Storage, and EVs

With its aggressive funding, the DOE will look to counter growing integration gridlock, ensure stability in the face of intermittent renewables,…


News May 23, 2022 by Shannon Cuthrell
Department of Energy Launches $84 Million Geothermal Program

Department of Energy Launches $84 Million Geothermal Program

The DOE issued a request for information (RFI) from relevant geothermal stakeholders, seeking guidance in its future selection of four enhanced…


News Apr 20, 2022 by Ian Hahn
Modified Standard, Semi-Custom and Full-Custom Designs

Modified Standard, Semi-Custom and Full-Custom Designs

RECOM offers over 25,000 standard portfolio DC/DC and AC/DC products, but still at times, a non-standard converter is needed. This article explores…


Safety Standards for Testing Instruments

Safety Standards for Testing Instruments

IEC standards reduce safety hazards that can occur from unpredictable circumstances when using electrical test equipment such as test instruments…


Generating Very Low Voltages with Standard Regulators

Generating Very Low Voltages with Standard Regulators

Question: What is a good solution for generating a tiny dc supply voltage of a few hundred millivolts? Answer: All that is needed is a clean…


Nexperia Delivers Extremely Low Clamping Bidirectional ESD Protection Devices for USB4 Standard Interfaces

Nexperia Delivers Extremely Low Clamping Bidirectional ESD Protection Devices for USB4 Standard Interfaces

Nexperia announced two PESD5V0R1BxSF extremely low clamping and capacitance bidirectional Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection diodes.


UK Government Pours $1.7 Million into Long-Range EV Battery Project

UK Government Pours $1.7 Million into Long-Range EV Battery Project

British battery startup Nexeon will lead a 12-month project to deliver test EV battery cells combining lithium-ion cell design with silicon anode…


News Aug 31, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
Microchip’s New Power Modules Meet Tough New Aerospace Standards

Microchip’s New Power Modules Meet Tough New Aerospace Standards

A series of AC/DC and DC/AC baseless power converters were developed in cooperation with Europe’s Clean Sky Consortium.


Electrical Safety Code and Standards

Electrical Safety Code and Standards

This article highlights andividuals working on electrical circuits must use proper safety measures and personal protective equipment.


NoMIS Power Group Receives $498K from Department of Energy

NoMIS Power Group Receives $498K from Department of Energy

New York startup lands $498,000 from the Department of Energy to develop silicon carbide semiconductors and modules.


News Jun 16, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell
US Government Taps Four Manufacturers for Wearable Battery Contract

US Government Taps Four Manufacturers for Wearable Battery Contract

Four battery companies landed spots in a $1.25 billion contract to build lightweight wearable batteries for the U.S. Army’s Tactical Power…


News May 30, 2021 by Shannon Cuthrell