There are so many applications for power resistors that they cannot be easily tabulated. Discussed here are a few practical, useful applications that you will find interesting. First an image with ...

One of the biggest contributors to power loss in power conversion circuits (DC-DC, AC-DC) are resistive losses when the semiconductor switches are in the ON stage. In order to create industry-leading ...

Potential difference in series circuits Try the experiment online Resistors in series Test your knowledge Resistance ® close resistance (R)How difficult it is for current to flow. increases when ...

The first part of this three-part series explores why special electronic loads are needed, delving into their electrical characteristics and their role in power-supply test. Part 1 of this series ...

What is a pre-charge circuit and what role does it play? The fundamental elements of a pre-charge circuit. Some basic best practices and where to find more information. A common challenge in systems ...

MALVERN, Pa., April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new AEC-Q200 qualified thick film power resistor in the compact, low profile SOT-227B ...

Figure 1: Comparison between conventional and PT-symmetry-based wireless power transfer schemes as the source–receiver resonant coupling rate κ varies as a function of transfer distance d. Figure 3: ...

ROHM introduces the industry's thinnest 12W rated metal plate shunt resistor Santa Clara, CA and Kyoto, Japan, April 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ROHM Semiconductor today announced the industry’s ...

A monolithic GaN mains power converter IC was the target of Leibniz University Hannover, which worked with Texas Instruments. And the result is a 15W off-line PSU that can feed a 30-60V LED string ...