A new circuit tester from Power Probe can connect to systems from 12 to 48 volts and includes the “Smart Tip Advantage” which senses the probe tip condition and selects the correct meter, the company ...

The industry’s insatiable need for power in high-performance computing (HPC) is creating problems for test cells, which need to deliver very high currents at very consistent voltage levels through the ...

Let’s face it: Diagnosing electric problems is a pain, to say the least. You can get far with a test light and your trusty digital multimeter, but you still might end up just throwing parts at the ...

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 ...

Home improvement addicts really get excited about their power tools. And in the shadow of drills and sanders, the multimeter doesn't get much love. Too bad, because multimeters are just as useful and ...

Read the introduction to this series in Part 1, and the conclusion in Part 3, which covers stability. This is Part 2 of a three-part series which discusses how to properly test a DC/DC power supply to ...

For anyone designing DC-DC converters, AC-DC power supplies, or the system around it, understanding the power supply’s operation under both the best and worst conditions is important. The load of the ...

WASHINGTON/DETROIT (Reuters) - Regulators are investigating the safety of batteries used to power electric vehicles after a General Motors Co Volt caught fire following a crash test. The National ...

Keeping an IC cool takes on new meaning when power dissipation exceeds 150 watts. Innovative electrical and mechanical solutions to new wafer testing challenges continue to be developed. For example, ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A digital multimeter is an indispensable tool for testing, diagnosing, and ...