Power systems today operate in an environment where reliability and safety must be maintained despite rising loads, expanding ...

The rate of transient occurrences varies with every power system. Recent studies show that surges of 1kV or less are common — whereas 3kV surges are rare. Protecting against more frequent (internally ...

Just how well do facility managers understand power surges and surge protective devices (SPDs), otherwise known as transient voltage surge suppressors (TVSSs)? According to a survey conducted by the ...

Power cables tend to be the least celebrated among audiophiles, right behind the lightbulb and maybe the wall socket itself, ...

Check out the other 2023 IDEA Award Nominees. This article is also part of the TechXchange: Power Supply Design. Virtually every power supply that connects to direct current (DC) and alternating ...

Wildfires pose an escalating threat to power systems, requiring solutions that can adapt to shifting environmental conditions and ongoing grid modernization efforts. Utilities must navigate the ...

Circuit protection devices are safety components that are used in every electronic device and system, ranging from the smallest smartphones and wearables to high-reliability applications like ...