Growing concerns about energy efficiency have led to the development of electronics with higher power density. In grid-connected and industrial applications, such as AC motor control, uninterruptible ...

Hipot data? That is an oxymoron. A hipot test, also known as dielectric breakdown, is a simple test: Apply high voltage to the insulation barrier of the DUT and ensure there is no breakdown. It is a ...

Fluke Corporation has announced the Fluke 360 AC Leakage Clamp Meter, a rugged, lightweight, pocket-sized current clamp designed for maintenance professionals and contractors. It offers a wide range ...

In a perfect world, all the electrical current sent along a conductive wire would reach its intended destination. However, in the real world some of it is lost along the way for various reasons. Wires ...

In part 1 of this series, “Circuits test key op amp parameters,” we addressed some of the basic op amp (operational amplifier) tests such as V OS (offset voltage), CMRR (common-mode rejection ratio), ...

HVAC professionals across the country are experiencing a recent change that is driven by energy codes. This change is related to duct-leakage testing on new and often retrofitted HVAC systems. A lot ...

Manufacturers of medical electrical equipment are required to test to the international electrical safety standard IEC 60601 Medical Electrical Equipment, General Requirements for Safety, to ensure ...

Non-destructive testing (NDT) is the name given to the family of techniques that can investigate materials or components without damaging them or impairing their function. The main applications of NDT ...