Semiconductor junctions — from the millions of transistors used in ICs to the large-area compound junctions that make high-brightness LEDs possible — can all suffer early failure due to increased heat ...

When clients call you because operating problems on pieces of their 120V equipment cause them to suspect their facility's power supply, you have to decide where to start your investigation. Don't ...

The Intelli-Check II Systems Analyzer from Remy Inc. is an all-in-one, handheld digital testing unit designed to provide accurate performance data for heavy-duty alternators and batteries and measure ...

As the primary switching device used in a broad range of power conversion applications, MOSFETs play a central role in power supply design. Defining their performance characteristics is crucial to ...

Using longer cord lengths in an electrical design can introduce challenges significant enough to create potential safety risks. When cable lengths reach 50 feet or more, voltage drop becomes a concern ...

Download this article in PDF format. Proper wiring and probing/contacting are critical to making successful measurements. When testing cells or batteries, using good engineering practices is important ...