Power systems today operate in an environment where reliability and safety must be maintained despite rising loads, expanding ...

Cheap, low-quality power strips aren't afraid of cutting corners, and the USB ports on them are most vulnerable.

Understanding the advantages, limitations, and use cases of each technology helps engineers create reliable consumer products.

Swiss-Swedish automation multinational ABB is launching a virtualized protection and control solution with Smart Substation Control and Protection SSC600 SW, which is the software version of the Smart ...

Why a gas-discharge tube is an important component for overvoltage protection. The history of spark gaps—predecessors to GDTs—includes a role in famous movies. How a new, compact, surface-mount GDT ...

Benefits of an e-fuse solution. Optimal voltage range for e-fuse applications. Target applications for e-fuse devices. The trend toward higher bus voltages creates the need for a robust circuit ...

Overvoltage protection of AC power lines is a common practice, which encompasses a variety of protection circuit solutions. Most designs are cost-driven and tend to use only the bare minimum of ...