OK form reading this forum we are trying to make use of an led running at 110 volts vac <BR><BR> <BR>hot 110 vac-->20kohm@1/3watt>>>--cathode led<BR><BR>neutral ...

Teardowns of cheap electronic devices can produce results that are interesting, horrifying, or both, especially when mains power is involved. [bigclivedotcom] gave a minimalist LED lamp his reverse ...

Using a few diodes and a LED, you can make a nice indicator as shown in associated schematic diagram that can be used for a lot of applications (with a bit of luck). It’s quite suitable for use in ...

A current transformer (CT) is a simple, practical and inexpensive means of detecting the presence of AC current. Detecting load current rather than applied voltage is a superior method of determining ...

Peter Green explains advantages of LED drivers based on the flyback power-supply topology: They're inexpensive; they provide an isolated output that complies with UL safety requirements; they make it ...

AOZ7200 and AOZ7270 Enable Efficiency and Thermal Enhancement in High Power Adaptors and Titanium Level Efficiency in AC-DC Power Supplies SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Alpha and Omega ...

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Although SPICE can be a powerful tool, there are pitfalls in relying solely on simulation. To avoid unpleasant surprises, it's imperative that a SPICE simulation be anchored to a detailed ...

Diodes has introduced the SBRT3M40P1, a Trench Super Barrier Rectifier (SBR), that has been optimised to deliver a low forward-voltage drop in a small form factor while maintaining low reverse-current ...