MR16 halogen lamps normally operate from a low-voltage AC source typically generated by a low-frequency AC transformer or by a high-frequency electronic transformer. In most MR16 applications, the ...

The electronic transformer is an alternate method of power conversion than the standard iron core technique. This application note demonstrates the benefits of using an electronic transformer to power ...

Mouser Electronics, Inc. now supplies the new AMT45S pulse transformer from TDK. The device is designed for power line communication (PLC) circuits in EV charging applications.

The future of electronic devices lies partly within the 'internet of things' -- the network of devices, vehicles and appliances embedded within electronics to enable connectivity and data exchange.

The world's power grid is straining under the surge in electricity demand from data centers, electric vehicles and renewable ...

The low-power (milliwatt) flyback transformer used in a switched-mode power supply (SMPS) needs to be designed with a gap in the magnetic path for maximum power delivery over temperature. Transformers ...

Like many passive component markets, magnetic component manufacturers face challenges in shrinking component size and weight while also delivering higher performance. Inductors and transformers are ...

Are you properly quantifying and assessing the health of your plant’s transformers? Oil testing, infrared scanning, electrical testing, and inspection provide a much deeper understanding of what is ...

This article is based on the 2014 Edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC). All you wanted to do was install a 30kVA, 120/208V transformer to supply receptacles in a new office structure on the ...