Before the latest IEC61000-3-2 standard took effect in 2005, most power supplies for PCs, monitors, and TVs generated excessive line harmonics when operating from single-phase, 110- to 120-V, 60-Hz ac ...

Understanding power factor (PF) is important because it gives us a clear understanding of the efficiency of an electrical system. Put simply, it’s the ratio of true power and apparent power, which ...

In the fast-paced world of electronics, innovation is driven not only by cutting-edge features but also by energy efficiency. Low power validation has emerged as a critical aspect of electronics ...

Standby power refers to the electric power consumed by electronic appliances while they are switched off or in a standby mode – but still connected and still drawing power. Fundamentally, standby ...

If you’re working at your computer and electrical power to your office goes out, several bad things can happen. For one thing, you could lose important data. And if the failure occurs while your ...