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What’s the Best AC Input for Your DC Power Supply? Tuesday, July 30, 2024
An alternating current (AC) input feeds AC power into your direct current (DC) power supply. Choosing the right AC input for your power converter or switching power supply is critical for ensuring adequate performance, efficiency, and reliability. AC input refers to the type of alternative current input power that feeds into the machine. The device then converts the input voltage and input current …
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Industry-Leading Power Supply Performance for Testing Next-Generation Technology Thursday, July 11, 2024
To keep pace with the rapidly advancing technology and innovation in the market, test instrument manufacturers must continuously innovate their platforms to enable thorough testing of new products. EA Elektro-Automatik (EA) DC programmable power supplies and electronic loads are up to the challenge. EA programmable power supplies incorporate industry-leading technology into its power …
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Understanding Test Requirements for Using DC Programmable Power Supplies for Battery Testing in Off-Road Electric Vehicles Friday, June 14, 2024
Suppose your responsibility is testing electric vehicle (EV) batteries. In that case, you are contending with increasing production volumes to address market growth and higher kilowatt-hour capacity battery packs to extend driving distance. You also must have test capability for testing higher voltage battery packs, enabling vehicles to use smaller gauge wiring for weight reduction. Suppose you …
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Bidirectional Programmable DC Power Supplies Make Battery Testing Easier Thursday, June 13, 2024
In order to keep up with advanced battery technology, manufacturers and users need battery test systems that are flexible and responsive. Perhaps the most important feature of a battery test system is the ability to seamlessly switch between charging and discharging the battery under test. This capability makes the EA Elektro-Automatik PSB bidirectional programmable DC power supply series a …
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Choosing the Ideal Programmable DC Power Supply: Key Features to Consider Thursday, June 13, 2024
When purchasing a power supply, especially a programmable DC power supply, it is critical to understand and consider the power supply’s various features and specifications. DC programmable power supplies are standard in many areas, including research and development, manufacturing tests, quality control labs or process-control systems. Overlooking key features can lead to costly errors, project …
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Simulate Batteries with the EA Battery Simulator Thursday, June 13, 2024
As the demand for reliable and efficient battery technologies grows, so does the need for advanced battery simulation tools to test and simulate those batteries. A battery simulator allows engineers and designers to understand the performance and behavior of a power supply, optimize their designs, and explore the capabilities of a battery cell without extensive physical testing. Read on and learn …
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Efficiently and Easily Test Fuel Cells Thursday, June 13, 2024
One fuel cell type at the cornerstone of modern clean energy solutions is hydrogen fuel cells. They convert chemical energy from fuels into electrical energy through electrochemical reactions. Unlike conventional combustion-based power generation, fuel cells produce electricity with higher efficiency and significantly lower emissions, making them vital for sustainable energy systems. However, much …
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Should You Consider a Bidirectional Power Supply Wednesday, June 12, 2024
The advancements in power supply technologies represent a big step forward for sustainability and flexibility. In this landscape, bidirectional power supplies are real game-changers, merging traditional power delivery with energy recovery systems to drive innovation. A Bidirectional power supply is an all-in-one solution that combines an electronic load (a power sink) and a direct current (DC) …
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What is Autoranging? Friday, May 10, 2024
Autoranging digital multimeters are electronic tools used to measure a variety of electrical parameters, including voltage, current, resistance, ohms, power rating, and more. As the name suggests, autoranging equipment can automatically select the appropriate measurement range for the parameter being measured. Autoranging DC power supplies work by analyzing the input voltage (or other input signal …
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Use EA’s Arbitrary Function Generator to Output Custom Voltage or Current Waveforms Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Whether you are a seasoned engineer or are relatively new to electronic testing, it’s vital that you have the right equipment at your disposal. One of the most important devices you’ll need is an arbitrary function generator (AFG), which provides waveform creation capabilities. In this blog post exploring AFGs, also known as arbitrary waveform generators (AWGs), you can learn everything you need …