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Tiny MicroModules with PFM

Tiny MicroModules with PFM

A warehouse provides a prime example of an industrial environment where there are numerous electronic applications and rail voltages. Complex…


How GaN FETs Have Become the Technology of Choice for Audiophiles

How GaN FETs Have Become the Technology of Choice for Audiophiles

Gallium nitride (GaN) FETs are becoming widely preferred in many products, from low power, low-cost applications such as smart device chargers all…


Trench Schottky Rectifiers Reduce Trade-Offs and Deliver Increased Performance

Trench Schottky Rectifiers Reduce Trade-Offs and Deliver Increased Performance

Schottky diodes feature a low forward voltage drop and high switching speed suiting them to a wide variety of applications, such as a boost diode…


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…


Test Lights for Voltage Indication

Test Lights for Voltage Indication

Learn how to use a test light to find when voltage is present in a circuit.


Integrating High Voltage Modules into Critical, Long-Term Applications

Integrating High Voltage Modules into Critical, Long-Term Applications

High voltage design-in process presents numerous challenges in various applications. These challenges have presented themselves through…


Improving Medical Grade Transformer Design

Improving Medical Grade Transformer Design

Given that the EU1 and FDA2 definitions of what constitutes a medical device encompass a large majority of medical products other than drugs, it is…


Analog and Digital Test Instrument Advantages and Disadvantages

Analog and Digital Test Instrument Advantages and Disadvantages

There are advantages and disadvantages to both analog and digital test instruments and meters.


Megohmmeters and Insulation Tester Applications and Measurement Procedures

Megohmmeters and Insulation Tester Applications and Measurement Procedures

Learn how to properly utilize megohmmeters and insulation testers.


Reading Ohmmeter Resistance Measurements

Reading Ohmmeter Resistance Measurements

Ohmmeter resistance measurements are taken to determine the resistance of de-energized (having all power OFF) components or circuits. Analog…


Speeding up the Design of EMI Filters for Switch-Mode Power Supplies

Speeding up the Design of EMI Filters for Switch-Mode Power Supplies

Switch-mode power supplies are used throughout modern electronics systems mainly because of their high efficiency power conversion. One side effect…


Troubleshooting Common-Mode-EMI in Electric Drive Installations

Troubleshooting Common-Mode-EMI in Electric Drive Installations

This article sketches the basic principles and origins of CM currents and uses a case study to show the measurement concepts and counter measures…


In-Line Ammeter Applications and Measurement Procedures

In-Line Ammeter Applications and Measurement Procedures

Learn how to best utilize an in-line ammeter and what applications they are used in.


RECOM Unveils Eighth-Brick 100W and 300W DC/DC Converters

RECOM Unveils Eighth-Brick 100W and 300W DC/DC Converters

The light load efficiencies of over 90% for both units suit them to applications with low standby loss requirements.


Pulsed Inductance Measurement on Magnetic Components

Pulsed Inductance Measurement on Magnetic Components

For inductance measurement on inductive power components, the innovative pulse measurement method of the Power Choke Tester DPG10/20 series, which…


Continuity Tester Operations and Measurement Procedures

Continuity Tester Operations and Measurement Procedures

A continuity tester is an instrument that checks for a complete path for current to flow.


Pickering Introduces PXI/PXIe-Based Multi-Cell Battery Simulator Modules

Pickering Introduces PXI/PXIe-Based Multi-Cell Battery Simulator Modules

The new products occupy a single PXI slot and are tasked with the testing and validation of battery management systems.


Vincotech’s New On-Line Simulator Launches from a Webpage

Vincotech’s New On-Line Simulator Launches from a Webpage

With no download necessary, the new simulation tool requires no third-party software and works with any operating system.


CSM HV Breakout Modules with PowerLok Connector System for Easy Handling on Test Benches

CSM HV Breakout Modules with PowerLok Connector System for Easy Handling on Test Benches

The new HV Breakout Module 1.2C is easily connected to the HV power cables via a PL500 connector system and allows single-phase measurements on…


Dynamic ON-Resistance Measurement Techniques for GaN Power Transistors

Dynamic ON-Resistance Measurement Techniques for GaN Power Transistors

Dynamic on-state resistance is critical for the reliable and stable operation of GaN power transistors. However, many engineers are struggling to…