When it comes to the most typical cause of poor power factor in a facility, motor inductance is a likely culprit. The problem worsens when motors are not loaded to their full capacity. Harmonic ...

Low power factor reduces an electrical system’s distribution capacity by increasing current flow. Therefore, having a low power factor is inefficient and expensive. But what is power factor and what ...

Standby power refers to the electric power consumed by electronic appliances while they are switched off or in a standby mode – but still connected and still drawing power. Fundamentally, standby ...

f you are purchasing a power supply from a reputable manufacturer, it’s safe to assume the output power quality is going to be similar (i.e., power factor, efficiency, ripple, etc.). This may be the ...

Efficiency is one of the key parameters to consider when selecting the correct switch mode power supply. Pressure on equipment designers to deliver more functionality in a small size can result in ...

To kick off 2025, we decided to start the year off with the important topic of power quality, which is always a fan favorite among EC&M readers. Whether you come from ...