There are some useful videos on power supplies, ranging from computer usage to fundamental background in circuit design. This is my list of videos that were brief and impressive. Converting computer ATX power supply to lab bench power supply was a nice video that gave background information on how and why to wire the supplies […]
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Three design tips for power converters
Designing a power converter requires three key elements when producing a quality product. A power converter needs component de-rating, calculation for the power factor, and EMI/EMC (electromagnetic interference/compatibility). Without these requirements, the design may not work at all. De-rate components is one of the most common steps in power converter designs. Engineers often stop after […]
Video: NI’s myGrid/myDAQ Demonstration
Hello, I am Natasha Townsend, Associate Electrical Engineering Editor at Design World. In this DAQ series, National Instruments has provided its myDAQ and myGrid minisystems as a demonstration of how DAQs work in everyday applications. The intent and purpose of the minisystems platform is to present engineering theory and principals into real life applications. The […]
Video: Digital Systems Series part V -The XNOR Gate
Part five of the basics in Digital Systems series explains the Exclusive Nor “XNOR” gate, its meaning and how it used in Boolean algebra. The fundamentals to Digital Systems relates to 1′s and 0′s (binary numbers). Binary logic consists of binary values and logical operations. Letters of the alphabet designates the ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘X’ […]
GreenPeak Technologies grows technology, development, and Smart Homes
GreenPeak Technologies, formed through the merger of Xanadu Wireless and Ubiwave (July 2007), develops RF communication chips for Smart Homes applications. Headquartered in Utrecht, Netherlands, it has offices in Belgium, USA, Japan and Korea. Xanadu Wireless, a Dutch fabless semi-conductor company, has been operating in stealth mode since early 2005. The Belgian company Ubiwave, pioneered […]
Frequent engineers/designers mistakes specifying power products
With power supplies and DMMs, the most common mistake is failing to take an organized approach to the selection process. Although parameters such as accuracy, resolution, and sensitivity are critical to these product selections, aspects like reading rates, specialized functions, and productivity enhancements must also be considered, especially if the product is intended for production […]
Video: Digital Systems Series part IV -The NAND Gate
Part four of the basics in Digital Systems series explains the NOT AND “NAND” gate, its meaning and how it used in Boolean algebra. The fundamentals to Digital Systems relates to 1′s and 0′s (binary numbers). Binary logic consists of binary values and logical operations. Letters of the alphabet designates the ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘X’ and […]
Video: Digital Systems Series Part III (The NOR gate)
Part three of the basics in Digital Systems series explains the NOT OR “NOR” gate, its meaning and how it used in Boolean algebra. The fundamentals to Digital Systems relates to 1’s and 0’s (binary numbers). Binary logic consists of binary values and logical operations. Letters of the alphabet designates the ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘X’ […]
Video: Digital Systems Series Part II (The XOR gate)
Part two of the basics in Digital Systems presentation explains the Exclusive OR “XOR” gate, its meaning and how it used in Boolean algebra. The fundamentals to Digital Systems relates to 1’s and 0’s (binary numbers). Binary logic consists of binary values and logical operations. Letters of the alphabet designates the ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘X’ […]
How ac/dc power supplies save you money
Choosing a high-quality, high-efficiency power supply that costs $50-$100, will probably pay for itself in the course of a year. Today’s trend is for power supplies to do more, have more, but cost less. Engineers that use power supplies are seeking less expensive supplies with additional features, while maintaining the same amount of energy needed […]