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Understanding Resonance In Parallel RLC Circuits

Understanding Resonance In Parallel RLC Circuits

Learn the difference between ideal and practical parallel RLC resonant circuits and how to calculate admittance and impedance in parallel RLC…


Understanding Advances in Transmission and Distribution

Understanding Advances in Transmission and Distribution

Here is an in-depth look at power transmission and distribution systems and the components that help optimize them, such as converters, machine…


National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 14

National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 14

Learn about the rules for installing grounding electrode conductors.


National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 13

National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 13

Learn about the rules for auxiliary, common, and lightning protection electrodes and the materials permitted for grounding electrode conductors.


National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 12

National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 12

Learn about the rules for installing grounding electrode systems.


National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 11

National Electrical Code 2023 Basics: Grounding and Bonding Part 11

Learn about grounding electrode systems and conductors.


An In-depth Comparison of HVDC and HVAC

An In-depth Comparison of HVDC and HVAC

HVDC and HVAC are two different technologies with the same purpose, but each is used in different situations. HVDC and HVAC complete each other to…


How do F-gas Regulations Affect Switchgear?

How do F-gas Regulations Affect Switchgear?

Here’s an overview of how the latest proposed updates to the European Commission’s F-gas regulation affect those involved in switchgear…


High-Voltage Direct Current: A History of Innovation

High-Voltage Direct Current: A History of Innovation

High-Voltage Direct Current technology has seen many technological advancements in the past century. This article provides an introduction and…


Belts, Chains and Gears: How Power Transmission Works

Belts, Chains and Gears: How Power Transmission Works

Take a deep dive into the workings of various drives as part of the power transmission process.


DC/DC Converters: Devices Capable of Converting to Higher or Lower Voltage

DC/DC Converters: Devices Capable of Converting to Higher or Lower Voltage

Buck-Boost converters offer the ability to step-up or step-down the voltage using the same circuit based on the application.


DC/DC Converters: Devices for Converting to a Higher Voltage

DC/DC Converters: Devices for Converting to a Higher Voltage

A DC/DC step-up or boost converter is one of the simplest switch-mode converter types, increasing the input voltage based on a given scenario.


Automotive Buck/Reverse-Boost Converter with GaN for Efficient 48 V Power Distribution

Automotive Buck/Reverse-Boost Converter with GaN for Efficient 48 V Power Distribution

Demonstrating the design of a bi-directional DC-DC converter for automotive 48 V power distribution, showing how GaN technology is a powerful…


Utility Power Transmission and Distribution Systems

Utility Power Transmission and Distribution Systems

Electrical power used in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings is typically generated by a utility at a central point and transmitted…


Five Ways to Reduce Harmonics in Circuits and Power Distribution Systems

Five Ways to Reduce Harmonics in Circuits and Power Distribution Systems

There are several ways to reduce the problems of harmonics in a circuit or power distribution system. A K-rated transformer is designed to…


Understanding the Ferranti Effect in Transmission Lines

Understanding the Ferranti Effect in Transmission Lines

This article presents an overview of the Ferranti effect, describing the causes and consequences of the phenomenon and highlighting which main…


How to Achieve Fast Switching with a High-Voltage Isolated Driver IC

How to Achieve Fast Switching with a High-Voltage Isolated Driver IC

In high switching frequency applications, the high commutation slopes of the power switches require immunity against high levels of common mode…


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…


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,…


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.