Editor's Note: Here's another take on the transformerless AC line power supply, which finds use in some well-insulated, low-power devices. Our technical reviewer pointed out that C ac should be an ...

This video explains the function of inductors and how they store energy in a magnetic field when current flows through them. Inductors are essential passive components used to manage current changes ...

Power-control modules are circuits comprising devices such as silicon-controlled rectifiers, triacs, power transistors, and power rectifier diodes. Power-control modules are circuits comprising ...

The project is designed to control AC power to a load by using firing angle control of thyristor. Based on the principle of firing angle control of two thyristors connected in anti parallel is fed for ...

Higher Capabilities for Safety-Rated Control Circuits A truly reliable safety control system must work even when some parts fail. Force-guided relays are unseen components that add another level of ...

Fig. 1: The silicon-controlled rectifier One major aspect of development in broadcast transmitter technology and power electronics is in the area of power control. On the traditional transformer, we ...

Description: Introduction to power semiconductor devices, characteristics, and ratings. Emphasis on analysis and design of circuits with power semiconductors and associated devices. Power ...

A monolithic GaN mains power converter IC was the target of Leibniz University Hannover, which worked with Texas Instruments. And the result is a 15W off-line PSU that can feed a 30-60V LED string ...

One of two uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems had become “interrupted,” and no one onsite knew where the bypass ...

Part 3 delves into critical equipment for testing today's electronics, and provides updates on circuit-board designs from Part 1. This series installment will address the lab equipment that’s pretty ...