Power Semiconductors

    April 2023
    Accuracy and Precision in High-Voltage Power Supplies

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    Figure 1: The difference between accuracy and precision

    ­Power rails for high-voltage applications often require tight load and line regulation with low noise. This article discusses how ‘precision’ and ‘accuracy’ are separate considerations and how they are typically achieved in a power converter design. The terms ‘accurate’ and ‘precise’ are, well
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    Date:
    04/01/2023
    Considerations in Choosing a Medical AC-DC Power Supply

    Considerations in Choosing a Medical AC-DC Power Supply

    ­Choosing a power supply for medical equipment applications can be challenging, to ensure that the correct qualified power supply is chosen. The following article is intended to dispel some of the uncertainty and provide a brief overview of some of the terminology and some of the areas to be considered in the fi
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    Date:
    04/01/2023
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