Bill Martin
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Sorensen XBT32-3FTP Benchtop Power Supply Ensures DUT Safety
Topics: Sorensen XBT32, Benchtop Power Supply
Topics: DC_Power, load regulation
Sorensen SG Series Ensures Reliable Testing for Auto Parts
One of the big challenges when designing and manufacturing auto parts is ensuring that they operate reliably in very hot environments, such as Dubai, where the high temperature can easily reach 40˚C. Of course, they must also operate reliably in very cold environments, such as Siberia, where the thermometer can drop to -40˚C or below. You certainly don't want parts to fail when you're zipping down the road at 200 km/hr. because they can't take the heat (or the cold).
Topics: automotive, DC_Power, environmental testing, Sorensen SG Series
Electronic loads are used in a variety of tests, including power supply tests and battery tests. You can program them to provide exactly the kind of load that you need for the device you are testing.
Topics: Electronic Loads
Minimize Power Supply Noise When Making Low Level Measurements
Topics: AC Power Sources, DC_Power, Low Level Measurements
Choose the Right Gauge Wire Size for Your Application
When installing an AMETEK Programmable Power power source, you must properly size the wires you use to connect the AC input power to the power source and the AC or DC output to the load. Selecting the right size gauge wire will ensure that your power source will operate efficiently and reliably.
Topics: AC Power Sources, DC_Power, Gauge wire, Gauge wire size
Test costs can add considerably to overall manufacturing costs, especially when extensive testing is required. That's why it's important to keep test costs to a minimum. Reduced test costs translate to lower manufacturing costs. Modern power supplies, such as California Instruments' Asterion Series, have several features that can help you reduce test costs:
Topics: AC Power Sources, Asterion Series, Modern Power Supplies
How To Use an Adjustable Power Supply with Tracking Outputs
Electronic Load Selection: Volts, Amps, and Model Numbers
Often the selection of programmable power supplies is based upon how high a voltage it can produce or how much current it can source. When selecting an electronic load, however, you need to consider not only volts and amps, but power as well. For example, the SLH-500-6-1800 has a maximum input voltage of 500 VDC and a maximum input current of 6 Arms, but that doesn't mean that it can accommodate these voltages and currents under all conditions.