While troubleshooting the power supply of a 1970s Centurion system, [Usagi Electrics] came across a fascinating feature of these units: the ferroresonant, or constant voltage transformer (CVT). The ...
Here are 4 simple 12V power supply circuits with output voltages around 12V. First power supply circuit is built with BD139, one zener diode and a few passive components. Each of the schematic is very ...
Crowbar circuits have long been the go-to safeguard against overvoltage conditions, prized for their simplicity and ...
This printed circuit board for the 5 VDC power supply was designed with EAGLE and fabricated onsite with the Othermill. Using the pictures, install and solder the following components in their ...
If the power source is a listed Class 2 transformer or listed Class 2 power supply — or it’s in listed equipment marked to identify the Class 2 power source — you’ve got a Class 2 circuit between the ...
SAN JOSE, Calif. & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Power Integrations (NASDAQ: POWI), the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits (IC)s for energy-efficient power conversion, and SnapMagic, a ...
The drive to improve efficiency in low to medium power ac-dc mains power supplies is continuous. To address this, Power Integrations has introduced the InnoSwitch3 range of offline isolated ac-dc ...
The PC power supply has been a standard of the junk box for the last couple of decades, and will probably continue to be for the foreseeable future. A product that is often built to a very high ...
The distinction between a branch circuit and a feeder can be a source of confusion for many Code users. The first step in eliminating this confusion is to understand that the NEC defines a branch ...
Noise is a constant problem in power-supply design. While there are FCC limits on the electromagnetic interference (EMI) radiating out into the air as well as the conducted noise that your design ...
The unit also measures voltage, current, and power in real time, giving users a clear view of what their circuits are ...