While DSPs are the primary controllers in uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) with power-factor correction (PFC), ac generation and battery management, microcontrollers serve secondary functions for ...

Fig. 1: The silicon-controlled rectifier One major aspect of development in broadcast transmitter technology and power electronics is in the area of power control. On the traditional transformer, we ...

Most mission-critical systems need to be designed for near-zero downtime throughout their useful life. So, if a component of such a system fails or needs updating, it must be replaced without ...

Latest-generation electronic circuits offer an increasing number of features, obtained by using discrete and high-density programmable devices. The different power supply requirements of these ...

A new type of device provides designers of automated installations for North America with performance, cost, and safety benefits. Industrial machinery and equipment system designs typically rely on ...

— In Today’s Noise-Cluttered AC Power Universe, the MPC1500 Can Significantly Improve Performance of Home Entertainment Systems — Binghamton, NY, July 16, 2008 — McIntosh Laboratories recently ...

One of the most important developments in recent years has been the rise of programmable power controllers, which use digital technology. Naturally, analog designers were somewhat reluctant to embrace ...