Every automated test system that tests electronic circuit boards, modules or equipment needs one or more DC power supplies. Specifying the right supply involves more than just finding one that can ...

Different components affect system accuracy. Shaury Anand, of Texas Instruments, explains how to choose those most suitable for a precision DC power supply design. Test and measurement applications ...

In voltage regulation applications like a battery-powered system, where input voltage can fluctuate or drop to a voltage lower than the required output voltage, a buck converter can provide a ...

How accuracy is defined in DC programmable power supplies How and why the power supply experiences voltage output errors How to wire test leads and sense leads for accurate measurements When testing ...

Most electrical engineers believe they have a good understanding of power supplies because they are relatively simple, single-function DC devices designed to output controlled voltages. However, there ...

Decreased system reliability due to overloaded power supplies is a common engineering challenge. In this Q&A-style article submitted by Allied Electronic & Automation, David Norton, technical ...

When specifying a power supply, the right certification can make or break a project. But why does certification matter and which ones to look for?

Worldwide ac mains voltages can range from 100 to 240 V. To allow for sags (brownouts) and surges, offline ac supplies intended for universal input are rated at 85 to 165 V. The ac frequency ranges ...

Acopian Technical Company has introduced the Low Profile 2 series of switching regulated power supplies designed for use in ...