Power Supply Basics
- MTBF – is it a prediction of a power supply’s operating life?
The definition of MTBF is often open to misinterpretation. MTBF, or mean time between failures, is not a prediction of product or system operating life. Instead, it…
- GENESYS+™ – How to simplify communication with Anybus
Anybus is described as the world’s most widely used product family for industrial network connectivity. It provides a gateway to allow communication between a number of devices…
- Understanding and testing for EMC
Fully compliant chamber, fully automated testing using Time Domain scanning By Robin Jeffery, Technical Market Analyst at TDK-Lambda EMEA Emissions take the form of conducted and radiated…
- Programmable power supplies now available on Quick Product Finder
We have updated our Quick Product Finder online tool, making it even easier for you to identify the right power supplies for your application. In addition to…
- Modular power supplies – the pedigree continues
In 1979 TDK-Lambda invented the ML series of modular power supplies, a first for the industry. This 40-year legacy continues with the launch of the QM series,…
- Why is EMC such a problem for electrical and electronic equipment?
Semi-anechoic test chamber for EMC testing By Robin Jeffery, Technical Market Analyst at TDK-Lambda EMEA Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) defines the ability of electrical and electronic equipment to…
- How GaN technology is transforming power supply design
AC-DC power supplies used in the industrial and medical industries have always had three basic requirements: reliability, compactness and the ability to remain cool. Various technological leaps…
- What is the difference between power supply operating efficiency and average efficiency?
By David Buck, Market Development Manager, TDK-Lambda EMEA Before the energy efficiency standards were introduced, the power supply product datasheet and specifications referred only to the operating…
- Can I use a dual output DC-DC converter to get a higher voltage single output?
Many low power DC-DC converter series offer 5V, 12V and 15V single and +/-12V and +/-15V dual output models. If a 24V single output is required, it…
- How is the audible noise level of a QM medical power supply measured?
In accordance with BS EN ISO 3744:2010, a set of sound pressure measurements has been taken on a hemispherical measurement surface set at a 1m radius from…
