Latest Test & Measurement Technical Articles

To verify that components are sufficiently protected against vibration damage, we must first set ourselves a standard of…

To verify that components are sufficiently protected against vibration damage, we must first set ourselves a standard of acceptability.

This article presents a unique surge current tester rated for 120kA, describes an innovative approach to forming the…

This article presents a unique surge current tester rated for 120kA, describes an innovative approach to forming the current based on MOSFETs and…

This article discusses important considerations when designing a standard DPT system used to correlate results between…

This article discusses important considerations when designing a standard DPT system used to correlate results between multiple test systems.

Learn how to measure soil resistivity with the Wenner Method. 

Learn how to measure soil resistivity with the Wenner Method. 

ncreasing the power capacity of semiconductors and designing devices with a rectifier element diameter of 100 mm or more…

ncreasing the power capacity of semiconductors and designing devices with a rectifier element diameter of 100 mm or more both require a surge…

Learn about the pros and cons of the fall-of-potential method and the Clamp-on tester resistance method.

Learn about the pros and cons of the fall-of-potential method and the Clamp-on tester resistance method.

Learn about the fall-of-potential method of determining the resistance of a grounding electrode.

Learn about the fall-of-potential method of determining the resistance of a grounding electrode.

Recent developments in integrated circuit design, system integration, and packaging are serving to lighten the power…

Recent developments in integrated circuit design, system integration, and packaging are serving to lighten the power designer’s load.

This article discusses the basic concept of the Hanna Curve and the measurement of the inductance in relation to the Hanna curve.

This article discusses the basic concept of the Hanna Curve and the measurement of the inductance in relation to the Hanna curve.

This article highlights XP Power modular EMI filter selection for AC-DC converters.

This article highlights XP Power modular EMI filter selection for AC-DC converters.

This article highlights the drawbacks, advantages, and features of silicon carbide current-limiting devices.

This article highlights the drawbacks, advantages, and features of silicon carbide current-limiting devices.

Learn about the principal types of power transformer construction and how the typical magnetic circuits and winding…

Learn about the principal types of power transformer construction and how the typical magnetic circuits and winding arrangements affect the flow of…

This article introduced a method for identifying PMSM motor parameters with a power analyzer easily yet with a high…

This article introduced a method for identifying PMSM motor parameters with a power analyzer easily yet with a high degree of precision.

In this article, learn about some different hardware-in-the-loop simulation tools, their strengths and weaknesses, and…

In this article, learn about some different hardware-in-the-loop simulation tools, their strengths and weaknesses, and how they apply to power…

With the rising demand for testing and prototyping designs under realistic conditions, the need for advancing simulation…

With the rising demand for testing and prototyping designs under realistic conditions, the need for advancing simulation platforms is rapidly…

This article discusses the Integrated Gate Commutated Thyristor and its different segment layouts.

This article discusses the Integrated Gate Commutated Thyristor and its different segment layouts.

This article discusses resonant power and give some insight to scale a documented and closely modeled kernel to a desired…

This article discusses resonant power and give some insight to scale a documented and closely modeled kernel to a desired power level.

This article focuses on DPT measurement waveforms, and the associated extracted dynamic parameters.

This article focuses on DPT measurement waveforms, and the associated extracted dynamic parameters.