Technical Articles
AMETEK Programmable Power has published these technical articles:
(Power Supplies)
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It wouldn't be bragging to say that we have a lot of experience with power supplies here at AMETEK Programmable Power. Many of our design and sales engineers have been with us for a long time, and we...
(Power Supply and Conditioning)
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Team Sonnenwagen Aachen, equipped with an Asterion DC programmable power supply from AMETEK Programmable Power, has spent nearly 14 months designing and building its third-generation solar-powered...
(Power Supply and Conditioning)
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Choosing the right power supply for your test system or application is no small task. Defining the power requirements for your application comes first, but this is only the beginning. Once you know...
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The power supply may be one of the least-considered components of an electronic system. After all, how hard can it be to find the right power source for your system? You figure out how much current...
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Thermocouples are without a doubt the most popular type of temperature sensor, and the VTI Instruments EX1000A Precision Voltage Measurement Instrument Series provides 48 voltage channels and supports...
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Inspired by the enduring power of a brilliant star, the California Instruments Asterion line of AC power sources by AMETEK Programmable Power combines intelligence and flexibility to create an...
(Electrical and Electronic Test Equipment)
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In order to create better products, you need better means of testing. From designing a new airplane engine to making updates to the defense grid, functional tests and black box testing ensure that any...
(Signal Conditioning)
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Signal integrity matters. Whether you're designing a new jet engine or building a medical-grade freezer, you need bulletproof testing to ensure that your products are up to spec. The only way to do...
(Power Supplies)
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When accuracy really counts, you should make four-wire resistance measurements. Sometimes referred to as the Kelvin method, the four-wire resistance method is often used in automated test applications...
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One feature that makes the California Instruments Asterion AC Series power sources an ideal choice for sophisticated test applications is their ability to manage test waveforms. In addition to...
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For many structural engineers, the VTI Instruments EX1403 Precision Bridge and Strain Gauge Instrument from AMETEK Programmable Power is the go-to solution for complex test applications. One reason...
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While today's power supplies provide many advanced features, finding them and maximizing their capabilities can be challenging. That's why when AMETEK Programmable Power designed the Sorensen SGX...
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When it comes to power and test applications, efficiency is key. The quicker you can perform tests, with the least amount of setup time and capital/energy costs, the more tests you can perform and the...
(Power Supply and Conditioning)
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Automated test systems for aerospace/defense programs require instruments, programmable power supplies and loads, and high-density switching systems designed for reliability, performance, and...
(Power Supply and Conditioning)
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Multiple-output programmable DC power supplies can serve a wide range of applications, extending from semiconductor tests to process control. When selecting such supplies, look for flexibility as well...
(Power Supply and Conditioning)
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The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is in the news as it fends off micrometeoroids and begins transmitting full-color images and spectroscopic data. But JWST is just one of many spacecraft that...
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Global energy production is moving inexorably toward renewable sources. Solar photovoltaic (PV) is ascendent right now. But wind could be poised for a rebound, and green hydrogen could play a...
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An automotive parts manufacturer based in Asia anticipates a future of fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) that emit zero toxic pollution— only water. The company is even looking beyond the...
(Power Supply and Conditioning)
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An aerospace company based in India is involved in the design, development, manufacturing, and maintenance of fixed and rotary wing aircraft programs. The company has established its credibility...
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Governments are increasingly pushing green initiatives for commercial trucking to save energy and reduce pollution. For example, the state of California describes its Advanced Clean Truck Regulation...
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A government-funded research organization based in Asia addresses renewable energy technology, energy efficiency, climate change, and energy policy. Specific areas of focus for the organization...
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A government-funded particle-physics and accelerator laboratory has been asking big questions: What are we made of? How did the universe begin? In pursuit of answers, the lab has been studying...
(Power Supply and Conditioning)
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A system-integrator based in Asia designs and manufactures systems based on fuel-cell and other alternative-energy technologies. Leveraging its expertise in SOFC (solid-oxide fuel cell), SOEC...
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When choosing programmable DC power supplies, you have many options. You can choose from a wide range of voltage, current, and power ratings. You will also select other specifications, including input...
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Semiconductors have been making headlines recently, primarily because chipmakers have been unable to make enough devices to satisfy demand. Headlines like these are common: “Until 2023? Parts...
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When choosing programmable AC sources and DC supplies, look beyond the headline specs, such as power and voltage, before purchasing. Choose a vendor who offers flexibility concerning interface...
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Operating expenditures can be substantial over the operating lifetime of a high-channel-count data acquisition (DAQ) system. Consider all the aspects that can contribute to operating costs, ranging...
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Programmable AC power sources seem like straightforward components that you can integrate into a test system, but make sure not to overlook critical details before issuing a purchase order....
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Today’s electronic products must work under all types of conditions, not just ideal ones. That being the case, AC sources used in test applications must not only supply a stable source of AC,...
(Power Supplies)
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When it comes to power and test applications, efficiency is key. The quicker you can perform tests, with the least amount of setup time and capital/energy costs, the more tests you can perform and the...
(Power Supply and Conditioning)
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Renewable energy continues gaining momentum. Of the 2.7% increase in U.S. electricity sales in 2022, nearly all of it came from solar and wind sources, according to the U.S. Energy Information...
(Power Supply and Conditioning)
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PLA air-cooled loads and PLW watercooled loads offer unique features and flexibility for testing any device with a DC output voltage....
(Power Supply and Conditioning)
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The past year, 2022, marked a year of high activity for AMETEK Programmable Power, as our new Asterion AC and Asterion DC lines gained momentum and we launched our Sequoia Series and Tahoe Series of...
(Power Supply and Conditioning)
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Programmable AC sources are evolving as their performance increases, and they add features. If you are in the market for an AC source for the first time in five or ten years, you will notice some...
(Power Supply and Conditioning)
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If you are working in the renewable-energy field, you can benefit from using a programmable DC electronic load to test batteries, fuel cells, and solar panels. Even if you are working with more...
(Power Supply and Conditioning)
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If you are in the market for a programmable DC power supply for the first time in five or ten years, you will notice some significant improvements. Modern supplies offer higher power densities,...
(Power Supply and Conditioning)
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In the race for renewable energy, solar is gaining ground on wind generation, which currently holds a lead over solar. In its July “Short-term energy outlook,” the U.S. Energy Information...
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In the communications and cellular industry equipment needs change fast. Particularly when it comes to communications testing, it doesn’t always seem worthwhile to invest in equipment that...
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According to U.S. Department of Energy, wind power is rapidly proliferating with wind installations outpacing solar installations in the United States. The DoE projects that U.S.-based onshore and...