A rectifier input capacitor's size is often considered nebulous. Therefore, common practice is to pick a large size, and if the ripple voltage is low enough, all is okay (see the figure, a). If not, ...

For the PDF version of this article, click here. Is the topology you selected for your current power supply design the best topology available? Often, there are several different approaches we can ...

Note: For a PDF version of this article click here. Power supply ripple and transient specifications establish the requirements for the amount of capacitance you will need. They also set limits on the ...

Although shunt capacitors offer several advantages at all voltage levels, those advantages come at a price. Not only must you purchase, install, and maintain capacitor equipment, you must be able to ...