Today’s integrated video filter/driver devices can be designed into video systems (set-top boxes, PVRs, TVs) using a wide range of coupling and clamping configurations, such as input ac- or ...

Part of the designer's average 'EMI troubleshooting day' may involve taking a core from the shelf and just winding some turns on it. But what if he is really struggling to bring up the inductance and ...

Although SPICE can be a powerful tool, there are pitfalls in relying solely on simulation. To avoid unpleasant surprises, it's imperative that a SPICE simulation be anchored to a detailed ...

Cornell Dubilier has released a range of long-life film capacitors optimised for ac harmonic filtering on the input and output of inverters. Called the ALH series and with a 1,500 hour rating (see ...

Rectifiers and ac-dc power supplies employ large bulk capacitors. During power-up, these capacitors require a large amount of current to charge up, resulting in a large inrush current. This inrush ...

In residential and light commercial HVACR, we work with run capacitors every day, and you may have noticed that they fail quite often. Because of this, many companies are beginning to integrate ...

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