This three-part series describes how to properly test a DC/DC power supply, and ensure that it works reliably over various operating conditions. This series is intended to provide the designer with a ...

Read an introduction to this series in Part 1, and Part 2, which covers noise. This is the third and final part in a series which discusses how to properly test a power supply to ensure it will work ...

Over the years, the need for increased reliability of electrical systems is no secret to those in the electrical industry. Data centers, hospitals, emergency call centers, government buildings, and ...

Even though the cables between a source supply and a regulator are basic dc, some basic issues must be addressed to ensure viable results and test integrity. Every engineer knows that a stable, ...

Before we go forward and run some of the tests that we are going to see hereinafter, let us check a few of the symptoms to understand if those tests are worth doing. We have mentioned some symptoms ...

There are three main elements to our testing equipment which are each there to provide us with different pieces of information to judge the quality of a power supply: SM-268 Active Load Tester This ...

Your PC’s power supply is one of its most crucial components, but most people barely ever give it a second thought once it’s installed. And that’s kind of weird ...

Problems running Apple Hardware test Some users are reporting inexplicable issues with access to the Apple Hardware Test function offered on the Mac OS X Install disc included with Mac Pros. MacFixIt ...

This is my favourite part of the testing, mainly because it involves dealing with lots of wavy lines on green backgrounds that make me feel very scientific! In theory, computer power supplies should ...