Power units such as laptop adapters, PC power supplies and LED lighting ballasts will become more efficient, cost-effective, reliable and quiet using a revolutionary new controller revealed at APEC ...

In modern electronics, enhancing power efficiency while maintaining or even improving performance is critical. Researchers are addressing these challenges through innovative design improvements and ...

Switched-mode power supplies are found in electronics all around us. They provide the DC voltages that power our computers, cell phones, chargers, appliances, and myriad other electronic devices.

When designing low-power USBcircuits that require power-supplyvoltages other than 5V, you must decidewhether to use a separate battery or aphysically small mains-based powersource. The problem is ...

Efficiency is one of the key parameters to consider when selecting the correct switch mode power supply. Pressure on equipment designers to deliver more functionality in a small size can result in ...

The best part about post-mortem teardowns of electronics is when you discover some unusual design features, whether or not these are related to the original fault. In the case of a recent ...

While troubleshooting the power supply of a 1970s Centurion system, [Usagi Electrics] came across a fascinating feature of these units: the ferroresonant, or constant voltage transformer (CVT). The ...