We've all heard the term “transient” used in discussions of possible power quality problems, yet we still seem to have a lack of understanding of what a transient truly is. There is no precise ...

THIS book was primarily written for the electrical engineering students of the University of Washington. It discusses in detail many of the transient phenomena which ensue whenever any of the electric ...

Electromagnetic transients arise when electrical disturbances propagate along cable systems, manifesting as rapid variations in voltage and current that can compromise power quality, insulation ...

Transient overvoltages can cripple an electrical system, causing critical component failure and potentially igniting a fire in your facility. There are two categories of transient overvoltages: ...

Editor’s note: I am pleased to bring you another educational and informative commentary, this time by Eric Hackett, INT TRX Applications Engineer, Texas Instruments. File it away in your book of ...

Digital input serializers (DIS), the heart of digital input modules, must operate in harsh industrial environments. Voltage and current transients caused by electrostatic discharge, switching of ...

Many vendors of industrial bus transceivers showcase their device robustness with a high immunity to electrostatic discharge (ESD). In strong contrast to that, industrial system designers rank ESD as ...

How optical isolation works. Source: B&B Electronics. Some of you may know that I moonlight as the guitar player in a hard-edged blues/rock band. Playing at the various clubs around town, I run into ...

Vehicle electrification has made remarkable strides in recent years. But while the charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow, EV charging safety is a question mark. The ...