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Emulation can be used when design parameters required based on specifications exceed the laboratory capacity. Read on to…

Emulation can be used when design parameters required based on specifications exceed the laboratory capacity. Read on to learn more about what a…

A solar emulator is a programmable power supply designed to emulate the characteristics of solar panels.

A solar emulator is a programmable power supply designed to emulate the characteristics of solar panels.

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…

High-performance IGBT modules switch currents in the kA range, whereby unwanted and in some cases harmful voltage…

High-performance IGBT modules switch currents in the kA range, whereby unwanted and in some cases harmful voltage overshoots can occur due to DC…

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…

This article will examine the magnetic field produced by current-carrying straight conductors as well as that produced by coils.

This article will examine the magnetic field produced by current-carrying straight conductors as well as that produced by coils.

Harmonics can cause transformers to fail, motors to burn out, circuit breakers to trip (nuisance tripping), and neutral…

Harmonics can cause transformers to fail, motors to burn out, circuit breakers to trip (nuisance tripping), and neutral conductors and other parts…

Anyone working on electrical equipment should have respect for all voltages, have knowledge of the principles of…

Anyone working on electrical equipment should have respect for all voltages, have knowledge of the principles of electricity, and follow safe work…

Because winds are primarily caused by uneven heating effects of the sun, wind energy is considered to be an indirect form…

Because winds are primarily caused by uneven heating effects of the sun, wind energy is considered to be an indirect form of solar energy and is…

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.

IPMs have been enlarging their presence on many applications and systems because of their high level of integration…

IPMs have been enlarging their presence on many applications and systems because of their high level of integration (Power Stage, Drivers,…

This short series will touch on the basics and the differences between GFCIs and AFCIs. This article will focus on…

This short series will touch on the basics and the differences between GFCIs and AFCIs. This article will focus on arc-fault circuit interrupters.

This short series will touch on the basics and the differences between GFCIs and AFCIs. This article will focus on…

This short series will touch on the basics and the differences between GFCIs and AFCIs. This article will focus on ground-fault circuit interrupters.

Renewable energy is energy from self-replenishing sources. The main sources of renewable energy include the sun, wind,…

Renewable energy is energy from self-replenishing sources. The main sources of renewable energy include the sun, wind, and water. Renewable energy…

Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) are PV materials that are used to replace conventional building materials in…

Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) are PV materials that are used to replace conventional building materials in parts of the building envelope.

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…

Values of AC voltage and current in a circuit may be given as peak value, average value, or rms value.

Values of AC voltage and current in a circuit may be given as peak value, average value, or rms value.

There are many versions of backup power systems. This article will discuss the various types of PV power backup systems…

There are many versions of backup power systems. This article will discuss the various types of PV power backup systems and how they are utilized.