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Transformer Design for Charging Defibrillator Capacitors
From: Datatronics™Description: Generating high voltage by means of flyback topology is a common approach. Using the generated voltage to charge a capacitor for a high energy pulse are used in defibrillators, photoflashs, strobes ...
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Comparing Harmonics Mitigating to K-Factor Transformers
From: Exponential PowerDescription: The harmonic currents generated by non-linear loads will produce voltage distortion as they interact with the impedance of an electrical distribution system. This voltage distortion can easily reach ...
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Cost Efficiency Analysis of Harmonics Transformers
From: Exponential PowerDescription: The United States Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star program has gained tremendous popularity since it's inception in 1992. The Energy Star label is now recognized by many as a sign of ...
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Harmonics and Harmonic Mitigating Transformers (HMTs): FAQs
From: Exponential PowerDescription: This document has been written to provide answers to the more frequently asked questions we have received regarding harmonics and the Harmonic Mitigating Transformer technology used to address them. ...
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Current-Sense Transformer Application Design Guidelines
From: Datatronics™Description: The standard for precise current measurement in instrumentation and other high reliability equipment applications has been the current sense transformer. They are accurate, easy to implement, and ...
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Measuring Transformer Distributed Capacitance
From: Datatronics™Description: This article is a general discussion of distributed capacitance, Cd, in transformers with emphasis on measurement. We will discuss how capacitance occurs, references to formula for calculating, how ...
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Temperature Specmanship and Selecting Power Inductors
From: Datatronics™Description: How many datasheets have we, as engineers, reviewed and all of the data we need is there? Well, if your experiences are like mine, very few times if at all. And to compound the problem the data listed ...
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Magnetic Component Alternate Sourcing Strategies
From: Datatronics™Description: Due to the complexities of circuit design and the highly customizable nature of magnetic components, such as transformers and inductors, they are often overlooked by OEMs when it comes to alternate or ...
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Design Guidelines - Thick Film Resistors and Patterned Substrates
Description: Guidelines apply to both Al2O3 and ALN (Aluminum Nitride) substrates unless otherwise noted. Dimensions are in inches unless otherwise stated. The above are guidelines only and not to be construed as ...
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Isolation Transformer to Perform Line Leakage or Functional Run Tests
From: Ikonix USADescription: Associated Research strongly recommends the use of an isolation transformer or isolated power source for powering up the Device Under Test (DUT) when performing the Line Leakage or Functional Run ...
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Power Handling of AIN vs. Al203
Description: Thermal conductivity of a ceramic substrate is an important element when considering the differences between AlN (aluminum nitride) and Al2O3 (alumina). A brief explanation and basic equations follow. ...
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Transformers Technical Notes
From: Avel Lindberg, Inc.