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How to Select Power Supplies for Medical Devices
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James Spencer
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February 8, 2024
This article aims to assist in selecting the correct power supply for medical applications. It explains the main factors to consider in identifying the optimal power supply option and provides a brief overview.
Investigating the design challenges of EV charging
March 10, 2023
As we emerged from lockdowns across the region, the shift in consumer preferences for buying an electric vehicle became very apparent.
An introduction to EV charger design: the power stages
September 19, 2022
EV chargers operate in a sometimes-harsh environment, but must be efficient and reliable with a long service lifetime. This blog picks out and discusses some components that are critical to achieving these goals.
Engineering better railways
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Philip Lechner
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January 25, 2022
The pressure to decarbonise the economy affects every aspect of our lives, from what we eat to how we travel. It is driving innovation throughout the transport sector, and particularly in railways.
Better batteries build more sustainable electronics
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Marc Eichhorn
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December 6, 2021
IoT ecosystems are reliant on distributing many Things into a wide variety of arbitrary environments. However, the key to the long term, low maintenance operation of these remote devices lies a combination of battery technology and energy harvesting.
Next Generation PCB-mounted relays in EV charging systems
2021 is shaping up to be the year in which adoption of the Electric Vehicle takes off. First half sales in the key markets of China, the USA and Europe, accounted for 26% of all new vehicle sales, globally and, in the UK alone.
From AC to DC: powering intelligent buildings
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Philip Lechner
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September 21, 2021
There is a lot of interest in how to power the electronic and electrical devices in buildings of the future. Not just limited to energy savings, it includes how to integrate new energy sources such as solar, wind turbines and batteries.
Product compliance after Brexit: UKCA and what you need to know
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Andrew Hutton
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March 17, 2021
From the end of 2021, the CE mark will no longer be recognised in the UK. Andy Hutton gives a run down of what you need to know about the new UKCA mark.
Keeping the public healthy: preventative care for a well society
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Marc Eichhorn
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February 26, 2021
One of the first recorded examples of real science being used to improve public health comes from the case of Dr John Snow, who in the mid 1800s successfully identified contaminated water as the cause of cholera.
MOPP vs. MOOP: how to specifiy medical power supplies
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Philip Lechner
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December 8, 2020
Philip Lechner examines IEC/EN 60601-1 and how to differentiate between safety requirements when specifying medical power supplies.
AC-DC power supply design: how to specify capacity
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Philip Lechner
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January 15, 2020
AC-DC power supply design - how to pick an AC-DC power supply, and 80 PLUS Certification in context
Taking flow measurement to the next level
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Alan Jermyn
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October 25, 2019
Avnet Abacus helps engineers to develop smart flow meters for monitoring water and gas consumption. Alan Jermyn, VP Marketing, looks at what’s driving demand for smart meters, how they work and how they’re built.
Women in engineering – where are we now?
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Lisa Rees
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March 7, 2019
To mark International Women’s Day, we spoke to two female engineers at different points in their careers – one from the UK and one from Germany – to find out from them what their take is on being a woman in engineering and to learn more about t
How to choose the right DC-DC converter for HV gate driver applications
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Philip Lechner
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January 31, 2019
Learn about the key design considerations and technical trade-offs that you need to know when selecting DC-DC conversion solutions for inverter or motor control HV gate drivers.
What is LED flicker - and how to prevent it
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Andrew Hutton
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January 9, 2019
Andy Hutton investigates the problems that LED flicker can cause in day-to-day life and the steps designers can take to prevent it in their lighting applications.
Designing safe certified and efficient power solutions for LED lighting system
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Philip Lechner
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November 22, 2018
ENEC (European Norms Electrical Certification) is the European hallmark for luminaires and related products and is used to demonstrate compliance with European safety standards. This certification system also includes LED drivers - the electronics th
Strategies to combat volatility in the lithium-ion battery market
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Tim Parker
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November 22, 2018
Rapidly increasing market demand and the rationalisation of product offerings from Li-ion cell manufacturers are impacting the choices available to design engineers. Here Tim Parker discusses the background to these dynamics and how engineers can suc
DC-DC power conversion challenges in transportation applications
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Andrew Hutton
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November 22, 2018
Transportation vehicles pose a challenging environment for the power supply designer. DC-DC converters are used to power on-board sensors, communication radios, positioning and location sensing, lighting, and information systems. Huge voltage variati
When configurable power supplies are the best solution
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Hector Garcia
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November 20, 2018
Traditionally, system designers try to use ‘off-the-shelf’ standard components, expecting the lowest cost as a result. With power supplies, this is not necessarily the case when a holistic view is taken. A compelling case can be made for cost eff
From humanoids to holograms and humanity projects - How Avnet showcased the future at electronica
November 16, 2018
And so electronica 2018 is over. In our final post, we look back on the best bits of day three.
electronica 2018 day two highlights
November 15, 2018
Another day at electronica 2018 has passed and it was arguably even busier than the first. A constant stream of customers and suppliers kept the atmosphere on the Avnet Abacus stand buzzing, and our schedule was packed full of great speakers and demo
electronica 2018 day one highlights
November 13, 2018
On a crisp morning at Messe Munich there was an excited buzz around the exhibition centre as electronica 2018 opened its doors. Read what happened on day one.
3 reasons to visit Avnet Abacus at electronica 2018
November 12, 2018
As electronica 2018 prepares to open its doors, here are three reasons you should visit Avnet Abacus on stand C5 101 this week.
How wireless power transfer can help make the world’s lithium go further
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Martin Keenan
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September 19, 2017
As pressure on the world’s lithium reserves increases, wireless power transfer simplifies charging and enables designers to use lower-capacity batteries and create new types of smart devices.
Consumer robot designs present a challenge for Li-ion batteries
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Tim Parker
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September 18, 2017
The market for consumer robots aimed at learning and education is growing rapidly, but selecting the right battery can make or break a companion robot's design.
Automotive telematics become mandatory with eCall
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Alan Jermyn
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August 1, 2017
As the intelligence of vehicle electronic systems increases, wireless connectivity is becoming an important feature, enabling passenger communications and cloud connectivity for advanced features instances of emergency such as eCall.
Meeting regulatory requirements for mission-critical and non-mission-critical rolling stock power supplies
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Philip Lechner
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June 13, 2017
All the electronics in rolling stock is subject to challenging environmental conditions, from high temperatures in confined spaces to the heavy vibration felt by body- or axle-mounted systems. Power supplies are no exception, and must comply with rel
Keeping the noise down: Converter and inverter output filtering
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Adam Chidley
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May 31, 2017
Most modern power conversion topologies use switched-mode techniques for highest efficiency and smallest size and cost. Inevitably, switching noise is produced and output filters are required to minimise EMI and provide reliable operation of the powe
Selecting DC-link capacitors in power converters
By
Adam Chidley
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May 10, 2017
‘DC-link’ capacitors feature in many power conversion topologies and must be chosen carefully to give the best trade-off between cost, size and performance.
Input filtering and protection for switched mode inverters and converters
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Adam Chidley
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April 25, 2017
Inverters and converters have become basic building blocks for many modern power applications. These applications must meet statutory and practical requirements for input EMI filtering and protection against injury to personnel and equipment
