On any given project, choosing the appropriate colors for conductors during installation facilitates maintenance and enhances troubleshooting efforts later on. The universal language of colors ...

Power supplies are a frequently misunderstood—and overlooked—PC component. Many users choose a PC power supply based on total wattage alone, assuming that higher is always synonymous with better.

So you have tested everything from the motherboard to the floppy drive. Still having problems? Have you tried testing the power supply? This Daily Drill Down by Faithe Wempen gives you the scoop on ...

Switched-mode power supplies are found in electronics all around us. They provide the DC voltages that power our computers, cell phones, chargers, appliances, and myriad other electronic devices.

A power supply unit is one of the most crucial components in an electronics system, as its operation can affect the entire system’s functionality. In the context of industrial functional safety, as in ...

Power supplies are used in a wide range of difficult and demanding environments. However, what makes a modern power supply “rugged” is subjective. For example, a power supply that’s robust and rugged ...

Decreased system reliability due to overloaded power supplies is a common engineering challenge. In this Q&A-style article submitted by Allied Electronic & Automation, David Norton, technical ...