The transformation of the power landscape involves more than just generation. The distribution of electricity is being changed as well, with technology designed to make electrical systems safer, more ...

Power factor correction uses parallel connected capacitors to oppose the effects of inductive elements and reduce the phase shift between the voltage and current. Power factor correction is a ...

As consumer devices continue to shrink in size, power considerations and appropriate thermal design become increasingly important for circuit designers and board layout engineers. This tutorial helps ...

Power systems dedicated to next-generation high-performance blade servers, datacenters, storage and communication infrastructure systems are a group that “feels the need--the need for speed!” ...

Racking in or out a power circuit breaker is simple, right? Although this task sounds pretty straightforward in theory, that’s not always the case. In fact, during years of field work related to ...

Advanced power packages are breaking barriers that affect dc, ac and thermal performance in switch-mode power supply circuits for a broad range of applications. Lily Hsiu-shih Chu, Evaluation Engineer ...

Power stations have quickly become one of the more popular products we test. It’s easy to see why: They offer silent operation and easy to move to wherever you need power. Their rising popularity has ...

Many transfer switches come with a piece of flexible metal conduit (FMC) to connect them to your main service panel, for all ...

Accidentally spilling a cup of coffee over a power strip will, at best, probably cause the connected equipment to stop working. On the other hand, such water-related electrical mishaps could lead to ...