Power Supply Basics (page 5)
- When to use the GENESYS+™ blank panel option
As standard, the GENESYS+™ programmable power supply series is supplied with a display, two encoders and multiple push buttons on the front panel. This allows the user…
- How to operate the GENESYS+™ programmable power supplies in parallel
With the introduction of the GENESYS+™ programmable power supplies, parallel operation is easier and quicker compared to the first generation units with the inclusion of the smart…
- Dual fusing in power supplies – when is it not recommended?
By Robin Jeffery, Technical Market Analyst at TDK-Lambda EMEA Many AC-DC electronic power supplies are now certified to meet the ITE (Information Technology Equipment) IEC 60950-1 standard…
- What you need to know when transitioning from the CSS65 to the new CSS65A
The TDK-Lambda CSS65 series of 65W 2”x4” power supplies was first launched in 2009 and now, in 2017, the newly developed CSS65A is replacing the older series.…
- What is power supply slew rate and can it be programmed?
Slew rate is defined as rate of change of voltage or current in a period of time. It is a frequently used term in operational amplifier specifications,…
- The benefits of using non-isolated DC-DC converters
The DC power requirement for electronic industrial equipment often consists of a 24V high power output and a number of lower power, lower voltages. Traditionally these requirements…
- Reducing Audible Noise from Power Supplies
Noise can be described as ‘unwanted sound’ and environmental noise is usually just part of normal everyday life. One source of such noise is that created by…
- Grand Challenges for STEM education
Our global society faces enormous challenges in the 21st century: how to deal with climate change and develop new sources of energy; restoring and improving urban infrastructure;…
- Reliable power supplies for power generation control cabinets
Long term reliability is paramount when generating electricity. Power plants are expected to operate for decades with anticipated life-times in excess of 50 years. Although retrofits are…
- How to Improve Power Supply MTBF and Reliability
Power supply reliability is important – no one wants their production line, measurement instrument, communications system or electronic product to stop working prematurely due to a failure.…
