Growing concerns about energy efficiency have led to the development of electronics with higher power density. In grid-connected and industrial applications, such as AC motor control, uninterruptible ...

Hipot data? That is an oxymoron. A hipot test, also known as dielectric breakdown, is a simple test: Apply high voltage to the insulation barrier of the DUT and ensure there is no breakdown. It is a ...

Fluke Corporation has announced the Fluke 360 AC Leakage Clamp Meter, a rugged, lightweight, pocket-sized current clamp designed for maintenance professionals and contractors. It offers a wide range ...

In a perfect world, all the electrical current sent along a conductive wire would reach its intended destination. However, in the real world some of it is lost along the way for various reasons. Wires ...

HVAC professionals across the country are experiencing a recent change that is driven by energy codes. This change is related to duct-leakage testing on new and often retrofitted HVAC systems. A lot ...

Figure 1. Use the circuit in (a) to measure input bias current on the op amp’s noninverting input. Adding a loop amplifier in (b) keeps the op-amp stable for measurements on the inverting input. The ...

Manufacturers of medical electrical equipment are required to test to the international electrical safety standard IEC 60601 Medical Electrical Equipment, General Requirements for Safety, to ensure ...