Power Supply Basics (page 15)
- How to use the CUT75 as a dual output power supply
The CUT75 auxiliary outputs are electrically isolated from the main 5V. TDK-Lambda explains how to configure the power supply to provide 5V / 24V or 5V /…
- IEC/UL/EN 60950-1 Amendment 2
In August 2013, CENELEC published Amendment 2 to EN 60950-1:2006 covering the general safety requirements of ITE (Information Technology Equipment). July 2nd, 2016 is the expiry date…
- What is the usable power in a DC-DC converter?
The term “high usable power” is widely used by the manufacturers of DC-DC converters to describe their product’s performance. Many Engineers though tend to focus on the…
- HVDC Input Power Module Series Extended With Additional Output Voltages
TDK Corporation announces an extension to the PH-A280 series of high voltage input DC-DC converters. Capable of operating from 200 to 425Vdc, the new 3.3V, 15V and…
- Convection cooling power supplies
Convection cooled power supplies are ideal for applications where acoustical noise cannot be tolerated or when there is a possibility that dirt, dust and other materials can…
- Genesys™ 3U 15kW programmable power supply series adds high current 30, 40 and 50V models
TDK Corporation announces the introduction of three new models to TDK-Lambda’s Genesys™ series of programmable DC power supplies . The series is now available with outputs of…
- How do I use droop mode current share power supplies?
Power supplies are put in parallel for two main reasons; to increase the available output power or for redundancy to keep the system running if one supply…
- Are EMI and EMC filters the same thing?
There are a variety of terms used by manufacturers to describe their filters; they include “noise filters”, “EMI filters” and “EMI/EMC” filters. To best answer this question…
- Specifying Low Leakage Current EMI/EMC Filters for Power supplies
Leakage current is the current flowing through the earth ground connection. This current may be generated not only by the AC-DC power supply or supplies, but also…
- Safety Standards for EMI/EMC filters
Safety standards for EMI/EMC are different than those used with power supplies. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has published IEC 60939-1, but as of March 2015, the…