When working around mains voltages, it can be useful to know whether a given circuit is live or not. While this can be done by direct connection with a multimeter, non-contact methods are available ...

Here is a simple 12 volts DC to AC inverter circuit. This 120V AC power source is built with a simple 120V:24V or 110V:24V center-tapped control transformer and four additional component. This circuit ...

Fuses are essential parts of power-distribution systems because they prevent fire or damage to electronic equipment. Fuses have the disadvantage of requiring replacement after every burnout, but they ...

Power Integrations has upped the output power if its LinkSwitch-TN2 ac-dc converter family with a device that can output 575mA – previously the top end was 360mA. “These new LinkSwitch-TN2 ICs are pin ...