Eltek Valere's X5000A4, a 100-A, high-efficiency ac-dc rectifier, extends the concept of universal input range to three-phase telecom power applications. Eltek Valere's X5000A4, a 100-A, ...
Everyone loves a full-wave bridge rectifier, but there’s no denying that they aren’t 100% efficient due to the diode voltage drop. Which isn’t to say that with some effort we ...
International Rectifier Introduces Universal Design Kit and Online PFC Design Tool for Faster PFC Designs with the IR1150 µPFC Control IC International Rectifier has introduced the IRAC1150-D2 Power ...
A diode is a device that allows current to flow in one direction but not in the other. This ability makes diodes useful in many applications, including converting AC to DC, regulating voltages, and ...
In the realm of modern electronics, semiconductor diodes have emerged as fundamental components with diverse applications. One of their pivotal roles lies in the fields of rectification and voltage ...
Superconductivity is an advantageous property observed in some materials, which entails an electrical resistance of zero at extremely low temperatures. Superconductors, materials that exhibit this ...
A major cause of losses in a conventional power supply using a 50/60-Hz transformer is the bridge rectifier. This article shows how to build a “greener” rectifier, substantially reducing losses by ...