A few months ago a personal computer trade magazine reviewed surge voltage protective power strips for home use. The article offered an explanation of what “120 volts RMS” power (what we typically ...
When investigating a power quality issue, most investigations start by using a multimeter that only displays the voltage amplitude as a root-mean-square (rms) value. When trying to narrow the search ...
Design engineers need to consider power factor for any equipment drawing significant power from the power mains. Achieving the desired power factor requires a knowledge of power factor legislation, ...