MR16 halogen lamps normally operate from a low-voltage AC source typically generated by a low-frequency AC transformer or by a high-frequency electronic transformer. In most MR16 applications, the ...

Article 450, Part I provides the general requirements for transformers. In the 2020 revision, Part 2 was titled “Specific Provisions Applicable to Different Types ...

Article 450, Part II provides the installation requirements for transformers. There are actually several sets of requirements, each of which pertains to a specific transformer configuration. Not ...

Using a transformer coupled differential inverting amplifier stage can give a very low input referred noise voltage or Noise Figure (NF) with exceptional SFDR/mW. The NF equation needs to include ...

Part 1 of this three-part series laid out an overview of a proposal to create a numerical health index and establish a practical program for power transformer maintenance. Part 2 breaks down each of ...

These days, homeowners are clamoring for pendants that hang from the ceiling, moody undercabinet lighting, recessed lighting and outdoor path lights that illuminate the edge of the front walk. Of ...

Transformers are static electrical devices with no moving parts, transforming electrical power from one voltage and current setting to another. The frequency of the electrical current remains constant ...

Part 1 laid out the case and strategy for the Transformer Health Index (THI). Part 2 focused on understanding the subcomponents and the elemental scoring criteria. Part 3 will introduce a way of ...