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

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

Learn about the different types of electrified vehicles and how power electronics play an essential role in their proliferation.

Learn about the different types of electrified vehicles and how power electronics play an essential role in their proliferation.

This article provides an overview of the early adoption of vehicle electrification and the basics of electrifying transportation.

This article provides an overview of the early adoption of vehicle electrification and the basics of electrifying transportation.

Learn about the important electric motor parameters, such as voltage rating, acceleration time, overcycling, and…

Learn about the important electric motor parameters, such as voltage rating, acceleration time, overcycling, and insulation resistance, that should…

The increase of competitiveness, robustness and efficiency of future railway converters has demanded new power…

The increase of competitiveness, robustness and efficiency of future railway converters has demanded new power semiconductor modules. Converter…

Learn about the three main components of an electronically commutated motor: a circuit board, an electronic control…

Learn about the three main components of an electronically commutated motor: a circuit board, an electronic control module, and a three-phase motor.

The two major parts of a motor circuit are the motor power circuit and the motor control circuit. Learn some basic…

The two major parts of a motor circuit are the motor power circuit and the motor control circuit. Learn some basic troubleshooting tips for these…

Learn about direct current generator components such as field windings, armature, commutators, brushes, and frames.

Learn about direct current generator components such as field windings, armature, commutators, brushes, and frames.

Increasing operation frequencies require an improvement of magnetic power materials and their design process, especially…

Increasing operation frequencies require an improvement of magnetic power materials and their design process, especially regarding loss determination.

Learn about how a battery emulator can be used in validating a battery management system (BMS).

Learn about how a battery emulator can be used in validating a battery management system (BMS).

Read on to learn how a triac along with phase-control circuitry can be used to control the current that flows through an AC load.

Read on to learn how a triac along with phase-control circuitry can be used to control the current that flows through an AC load.

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 3-5 Power Electronics Silicon feature dynamic switching characteristics similar to Silicon…

This article highlights 3-5 Power Electronics Silicon feature dynamic switching characteristics similar to Silicon Carbide (SiC) to give excellent…

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.

In this article, a discussion is given about testing and related results of Silicon-carbide power MOSFETs for automotive…

In this article, a discussion is given about testing and related results of Silicon-carbide power MOSFETs for automotive applications. It reports…

This article highlights testing inverters that require a battery simulation and a motor simulation.

This article highlights testing inverters that require a battery simulation and a motor simulation.

This article highlights LEM DC Billing Meter (DCBM) that is smart, extremely compact, and fully compliant with the German…

This article highlights LEM DC Billing Meter (DCBM) that is smart, extremely compact, and fully compliant with the German “Eichrecht” regulations.

This article highlights Types of Fuses that are overcurrent protection devices with a fusible link that melts and opens a…

This article highlights Types of Fuses that are overcurrent protection devices with a fusible link that melts and opens a circuit when an overload…