Power Supplies

    July 2022
    Power Supply Eliminates Electricity Metering Tampering

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    Figure 1: With a properly designed transformer, this flyback power supply continues to operate in the presence of an external magnetic field

    ­Tampering with an electricity meter can be as simple as placing a strong magnet near the power supply transformer. The applied magnetic field can disrupt power conversion and hinder the meter’s ability to accurately monitor electricity usage. Using a magnet to disable an electricity meter is especially eff
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    Date:
    07/01/2022
    The Dawn of a New Era with High-Power Wireless Charging

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    Figure 1: Wireless power transmitter system with WLC1115

    Overview of Inductive charging and Qi specification Wireless charging technologies range from inductive, magnetic resonant, and capacitive to RF radiation, laser, acoustic, and other emerging ones. The inductive coupling technology is the front runner [1], and hence its associated standard Qi is the most pre
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    Date:
    07/01/2022
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    Power Systems Design is a leading global media platform serving the power electronics design engineering community. It delivers in-depth technical content, industry news, and product insights to engineers and decision-makers developing advanced power systems and technologies.

    Published 12× per year across North America and Europe, Power Systems Design is distributed through online and fully digital editions, complemented by eNewsletters, webinars, and multimedia content. The platform covers key areas including power conversion, semiconductors, renewable energy, automotive electrification, AI power systems, and industrial applications—supporting innovation across the global electronics industry.