Any network device powered via PoE is known as a powered device or PD, with common examples including wireless access points, ...

The harnessing of electricity has played a pivotal role in human history and has exponentially expedited our growth as a species. Since becoming a household commodity in the late 19th century, ...

How can you ensure that a power supply will accommodate future applications? It is a good idea to select a power supply that provides a safety margin for the future. The decision to make or buy the ...

The power supply circuit is a ubiquitous component in all electronic devices, regardless of whether they are powered by batteries or by direct or alternating external electricity. The whole ...

In Part 1 of this two-part series, we explored PLC basics and voltage sag susceptibilities. In this segment, we present PLC voltage sag test results along with guidelines for making PLC systems more ...

This course introduces more advanced concepts of switched-mode converter circuits. Realization of the power semiconductors in inverters or in converters having bidirectional power flow is explained.

You may have seen the Ruideng range of programmable power supply modules from China: small and relatively inexpensive switch-mode buck converters, with microprocessor control and a front panel ...

Out of all of the fundamental passive electronic components, capacitors are arguably the most abundantly used. In fact, it is hard to find a circuit board that does not have a capacitor on it and a ...

Increasing numbers of boaters are turning to lithium-iron-phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries to power house circuits and electric trolling motors. This brings up a question: Can boaters effectively ...