This article presents the reverse polarity protection for DC/DC converters. It describes the series diode protection, as well as the shunt diode, and P-FET polarity protection circuits. This article ...

The MX2.5 dc/dc converter targets applications requiring a hot switchable, output-polarity reversing capability. Polarity reversing, when initiated via a logic level signal, will settle to ±1% in 300 ...

Boost converters are non-isolated DC-DC converters that step up voltage. In some applications, users expect protection against reverse polarity, short circuits, and other anomalous conditions. The ...

A special control IC that emulates a “smart diode” along with an external MOSFET allows positive inputs and prevents negative inputs for automotive and industrial applications. This new IC replaces ...

Part of a home inspector's analysis of a home includes a look at the electrical outlets. Not only will this inspection see if there are any obvious defects with the electrical system, but it will also ...

[Big Clive] picked up a keychain battery to charge his phone and found out that it was no bargain. Due to a wiring mistake, the unit was wired backward, delivering -5 V instead of 5 V. The good news ...