The Importance of Military Power Supplies
Published On: January 11, 2023
The United States military accomplishes various tasks worldwide to maintain the security of the nation and the territories it protects. Many kinds of gear are required to accomplish the military's goals, and what is inside some of that gear must meet ...
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Military off-the-shelf (MOTS)
Published On: November 7, 2022
Background
When the US government started looking for ways to save money and speed up development cycle time, they started looking at using commercially available products to satisfy their program needs. These types of products are known as COTS – ...
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The Effects of Extreme Temperatures on Your Power Supply
Published On: October 12, 2022
Like all electronics, power supplies can't function in every environment. Extreme heat and cold can impact your power supply's functionality. High temperatures might lead to thermal runaway, reduce the equipment's lifespan, and reduce component relia ...
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Environmentally Sealed vs. Hermetically Sealed Power Supplies
Published On: October 7, 2022
If a power supply needs protection from its environment, it's important to use either environmental or hermetic sealing. In applications in which protection from dust or water particles is necessary, environmental sealing is sufficient. However, in a ...
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Technology has accelerated at a rapid pace. And in today’s market, technology means electronics — even more so with the explosion of the Internet of Things smart technologies. As a result, the demand for electronic components has risen rapidly, a ...
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Isolated vs Non-Isolated Power Supplies
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Difference between Isolated & Non-Isolated Power Supplies
Why use isolated Power Supplies?
Why use non-isolated Power Supplies?
Applications for Isolated & Non-Isolated Power Supplies
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Regulated Vs. Unregulated Power Supply
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What Do Power Supplies Do?
What is an Unregulated Power Supply?
What is a Regulated Power Supply?
Types of Regulated Power
What is the Difference Between a Regulated and Unregulated Power Supply
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Navigating The Power Supply Component Shortage
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Engineers have always needed to plan ahead to be able to meet their electronic component needs in a timely manner, but as the industry faces fast-growing demand, doing so is more critical than ever.
The electronic power component industry has seen ...
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Linear vs Switching Power Supplies
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What is a Linear Power Supply?
Linear power supplies are designed for low noise and are often considered quiet since there is no high-frequency switching. They are used anywhere that excellent regulation and/or low ripple is required as well as need ...
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What Is the Difference Between AC and DC Power Supplies?
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What is AC Power?
What is DC Power?
Why are there Two Different Power Types?
What is the Difference Between an AC and DC Power Supply?
How Does an AC-DC Power Supply Work?
How Does a DC-DC Power Supply Work?
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