Before the latest IEC61000-3-2 standard took effect in 2005, most power supplies for PCs, monitors, and TVs generated excessive line harmonics when operating from single-phase, 110- to 120-V, 60-Hz ac ...

Understanding power factor (PF) is important because it gives us a clear understanding of the efficiency of an electrical system. Put simply, it’s the ratio of true power and apparent power, which ...

In the fast-paced world of electronics, innovation is driven not only by cutting-edge features but also by energy efficiency. Low power validation has emerged as a critical aspect of electronics ...

Linear Technology Corporation’s LT3798 is an isolated flyback controller with single stage active power factor correction (PFC). Efficiencies greater than 86% can be achieved with output power levels ...

If you’re working at your computer and electrical power to your office goes out, several bad things can happen. For one thing, you could lose important data. And if the failure occurs while your ...