AC induction motors are everywhere, from ceiling fans to vehicles. They’re reliable, simple, and rugged — but there are some disadvantages. It’s difficult to control the speed ...

V SiC power modules includes a 608-A half-bridge module with 2.4-mΩ on-resistance and best-in-class thermal resistance.

Abstract: DC motors and solenoid starters used in railway industry are susceptible to erosion due to the high current flow in the DC motor circuit, which can cause a melting effect in copper contacts ...

Abstract: Nowadays, DC (direct current) motors are widely used in industry. Air conditioners, computer drives, electric toothbrushes, portable vacuum cleaners, drilling machines, trimmers, food mixers ...

The Trump administration is suing the local government of Washington, DC, over its gun laws, alleging that restrictions on certain semiautomatic weapons run afoul of Second Amendment rights. The US ...

Leg O’ Kibbeh Naya. Photograph by Hawkeye Johnson. Middle Eastern flavors collide with French bistro dishes at Michael Rafidi’s ultra-cool restaurant and rooftop. Order the Orecchiette at Osteria ...

Over the Christmas holiday, some museums, stores, and restaurants in Washington, D.C., will be closed, and others will have limited hours. However, while holiday schedules vary, a few places will ...

Revel in holiday merriment with friends and family this week at the National Building Museum’s indoor skating rink, catch a free holiday concert at Union Station, or sing along to Handel’s “Messiah” ...

In a 13-minute speech in front of her mother, the mayor and the Metropolitan Police Department command staff, D.C. Chief of Police Pamela Smith angrily defended the job she did and called out the ...

Outgoing D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith had some strong parting words Friday as she gets ready to leave the department amid allegations of manipulating data to make it seem that crime decreased in the ...