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3000W Configurable AC-DC Power Supply Offers Intelligent Digital Power with 24 Isolated Outputs

3000W Configurable AC-DC Power Supply Offers Intelligent Digital Power with 24 Isolated Outputs

Components Bureau is pleased to offer Advanced Energy’s Excelsys CoolX®3000 series.


Understanding the Difference Between Distributed and Centralized Generation

Understanding the Difference Between Distributed and Centralized Generation

The model to develop the renewable energy growth can be the Centralized or the Distributed generation and both of them have several pros and cons


Absopulse Introduces 250W Convection Cooled DC-DC Converters for Railway Applications

Absopulse Introduces 250W Convection Cooled DC-DC Converters for Railway Applications

Working from 12 VDC input and offering 24, 48 or 125 VDC output, the units are also suited for industrial and other transportation applications


IC Reduces Volume of AC-DC Converters by up to 40%

IC Reduces Volume of AC-DC Converters by up to 40%

The MinE-CAP device reduces the input bulk capacitor size, reduces in-rush current by up to 95%, and eliminates NTC thermistors and associated…


Two-Wire Hall Effect Switches with Self-Diagnostics From Didoes Incorporated

Two-Wire Hall Effect Switches with Self-Diagnostics From Didoes Incorporated

The ICs are for use in automotive proximity- and position-sensing applications, including seatbelt buckle, power window, gear selector and seat…


Understanding Integrated Voltage Regulators

Understanding Integrated Voltage Regulators

This article highlights Empower Semiconductor IVR solution that is applicable to a whole range of applications, making it attractive for inventory…


Bel Power Solutions Announces 600W ABC601 AC-DC Open Frame Power Supplies

Bel Power Solutions Announces 600W ABC601 AC-DC Open Frame Power Supplies

The ABC601 Series provides a steady 600 W of regulated DC power through the full 85 to 305 VAC input range with 800 W, 10s peak capability.


Types of Surge Arresters

Types of Surge Arresters

Learn about the most common types of surge arresters used to protect against transient overvoltages and lightning strikes.


32V/3.5A High Power Density Synchronous Buck Converters for Industrial POL Applications with Unique Noise Reduction Features

32V/3.5A High Power Density Synchronous Buck Converters for Industrial POL Applications with Unique Noise Reduction Features

This article highlights Diodes Incorporated AP63356 and AP63357, 3.5A, synchronous buck converters with a 3.8V to 32V input voltage with…


TDK-Lambda Announces the i7A Series of 33A 500W Rated Non-isolated DC-DC Converters

TDK-Lambda Announces the i7A Series of 33A 500W Rated Non-isolated DC-DC Converters

The output voltage of these step-down converters can be adjusted from 3.3 to 24V and accept a wide range input voltage of 18 to 60V.


TDK Unveils a series of 30 Watt Medical and Industrial DC-DC converters

TDK Unveils a series of 30 Watt Medical and Industrial DC-DC converters

The new series of board mounted devices feature 4:1 input ranges and 5K VAC reinforced isolation


News Dec 13, 2020 by Gary Elinoff
Substation Protection Against Transient Overvoltages and Lightning Strikes

Substation Protection Against Transient Overvoltages and Lightning Strikes

Learn how surge arresters protect power substations against lightning and switching overvoltages.


High Voltage Detectors in Power Electronics

High Voltage Detectors in Power Electronics

While prominent for AC lines, DC voltage detectors are hard to find and seldom used in power electronics especially for voltages higher than 1000V,…


1A Low Dropout Regulator with Power-Good and Tight Tolerance for Medium Power Applications

1A Low Dropout Regulator with Power-Good and Tight Tolerance for Medium Power Applications

This article highlights Diodes Incorporated AP7361E ultra-low dropout linear regulator in a thermally efficient 3mm X 3mm package with Power-Good…


Substation Shielding Methods for Lightning Strikes

Substation Shielding Methods for Lightning Strikes

This article explains different substation shielding techniques used to reduce the chance of and damage from direct lightning strikes.


Schneider Electric Buys Controlling Stake in ETAP, Expands Power Platform

Schneider Electric Buys Controlling Stake in ETAP, Expands Power Platform

Schneider Electric has acquired a controlling stake in analytical engineering solution company ETAP Automation.


Keeping Harmonics in Check with Electronic Voltage Sensors

Keeping Harmonics in Check with Electronic Voltage Sensors

This article highlights LEM DVC 1000 family of electronic based voltage sensors that offers this high level of insulation, up to 4.2kV.


New Automotive-Compliant Synchronous Buck Converters from Diodes Inc.

New Automotive-Compliant Synchronous Buck Converters from Diodes Inc.

This article highlights Diodes Incorporated two highly integrated synchronous buck converters that simplify circuit design in automotive power…


Understanding the Interaction between Lightning and Power Transmission Lines

Understanding the Interaction between Lightning and Power Transmission Lines

Learn about the impact lightning strikes have on transmission lines and proper grounding’s role in lowering the chances of irreversible damage to…


Microchip and EPC Launch Demonstration Boards For 250W, 48V DC-DC Conversion

Microchip and EPC Launch Demonstration Boards For 250W, 48V DC-DC Conversion

The partnership between Microchip and Efficient Power Conversion (EPC) has yielded two 250W, 48V DC-DC solutions for ultra-thin laptops, displays,…