These unassuming devices promised to lower my electricity bills - only this one was legit

Scam "power saving" devices are rampant online. These devices plug into an outlet and promise to "improve the use of energy," "extend the life of electrical equipment," and even "avoid illegal ...
IEEE

Microwave Subsurface Imaging, Sensing, and Nondestructive Testing Using Metamaterial-Inspired Planar Sensors: Microwave Imaging Using Metamaterial-Inspired Planar Sensors

Abstract: In the early 1940s, electromagnetic (EM) waves in the RF and microwave frequency range were used to transmit messages between New York and Philadelphia [1]. Telecom operators and ...
IEEE

Gate Capacitor and PCB Capacitance Design for Improved Double Pulse Test of SiC MOSFETs

Abstract: The double pulse test (DPT) configuration plays a critical role in the dynamic characterization of SiC MOSFETs due to their high dv/dt and di/dt rates. This paper investigates the impact of ...
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Turning an old microwave into something new

Salvage the microwave oven transformer (MOT) by discharging the lethal capacitor, unwinding the high-voltage secondary coil, ...