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 ...

Capacitors behave differently than resistors, where resistors allow a flow of electrons through them directly proportional to the voltage drop, and capacitors oppose changes in voltage by drawing or ...

Last month's column covered the behavior of electrical components connected in series and demonstrated that when a voltage is applied across a series circuit, the current through each component is the ...

Inductance is the link between electric circuits and magnetic fields. Voltage and current sine waves are in-phase when they peak and cross the zero axis at the same time. However, this rarely happens ...

Bus bars are not typically viewed as cutting-edge technology but circuit designers can take advantage multi-layer bus bar configurations. Regardless of a bus bar’s size or complexity, its fundamental ...

The content discusses the principles of capacitance, inductance, and resistance in electrical circuits, particularly in alternating current (AC) systems. It explains how capacitors and inductors ...

This file type includes high-resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. Low-power applications such as e-meters (electricity or energy meters) often require a simple ac line-powered supply ...