Latest Test & Measurement Technical Articles

To check a circuit, two of the factors that should be taken into account are continuity and resistance. The test required…

To check a circuit, two of the factors that should be taken into account are continuity and resistance. The test required determines the type of…

In this article, we show how swept loops surpass the performance of small-signal analysis. For the first time, we can…

In this article, we show how swept loops surpass the performance of small-signal analysis. For the first time, we can answer important design…

Junction temperature is directly related to system reliability. With TO packaged transistors, it was possible to add a…

Junction temperature is directly related to system reliability. With TO packaged transistors, it was possible to add a thermocouple to the case and…

The vast variety of power electronic conversion systems, characterized by differences in voltage and power ratings,…

The vast variety of power electronic conversion systems, characterized by differences in voltage and power ratings, operating and switching…

The worldwide supply of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) is not keeping up with demand. This is due in no small part…

The worldwide supply of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) is not keeping up with demand. This is due in no small part to the increased…

To increase the efficiency of solar power energy, the voltage of the DC power line is upgraded from DC1000V to DC1500V.…

To increase the efficiency of solar power energy, the voltage of the DC power line is upgraded from DC1000V to DC1500V. The increased power…

Motor emulation plays an essential role in multilevel inverter-based applications to validate the use in high power…

Motor emulation plays an essential role in multilevel inverter-based applications to validate the use in high power applications. Read on to learn…

In addition to the risk of electrical shock, other hazards are present when work is performed on or near energized…

In addition to the risk of electrical shock, other hazards are present when work is performed on or near energized electrical equipment or…

The operating environment for mains-powered electrical equipment is separated into four overvoltage category (OVC) areas…

The operating environment for mains-powered electrical equipment is separated into four overvoltage category (OVC) areas according to their level…

Learn how to safely and effectively use a multimeter for taking electrical measurements.

Learn how to safely and effectively use a multimeter for taking electrical measurements.

With the advent of wide bandgap semiconductors, we are facing a transition to higher operating frequencies and more…

With the advent of wide bandgap semiconductors, we are facing a transition to higher operating frequencies and more importantly shorter switching…

Various types of motors are employed in a wide range of applications, from small home appliances to large industrial systems.

Various types of motors are employed in a wide range of applications, from small home appliances to large industrial systems.

Due to their outstanding characteristics, GaN FETs play an increasingly important role in miniaturization of the…

Due to their outstanding characteristics, GaN FETs play an increasingly important role in miniaturization of the switching converters with very…

The peak current is one of the most important parameters in gate driver datasheets. Learn how to best find the peak…

The peak current is one of the most important parameters in gate driver datasheets. Learn how to best find the peak current of a gate driver with…

This article highlights Pewatron on cost reduction opportunities in measuring the traction current in universally used…

This article highlights Pewatron on cost reduction opportunities in measuring the traction current in universally used three phase motors.

This article highlights ICERGi low-cost control and drive ICs simplifying totem-pole bridgeless PFC designs.

This article highlights ICERGi low-cost control and drive ICs simplifying totem-pole bridgeless PFC designs.

Learn about the operation and accuracy of potential transformers.

Learn about the operation and accuracy of potential transformers.

The demand for high power density converters in EVs requires further integration of sensors within power electronics.

The demand for high power density converters in EVs requires further integration of sensors within power electronics.

Very high currents can be present on power lines and in high-power circuits. It can be difficult to measure these…

Very high currents can be present on power lines and in high-power circuits. It can be difficult to measure these currents directly. A current…