The alternator is a device that keeps your car's electrical system running once the engine is on. It's essentially a small generator that converts mechanical energy into electricity, bolted to the ...

Last week, I waxed rhapsodic about why we wrench (the joy of solving problems, making choices, doing things our own way, controlling our world), and mentioned a few wiring-related things as examples.

Dhananjay Gadre] happened across a useful little trick the other day. Take any old 1N4148 or 1N914 glass-package signal diode ...

Abstract: The overall efficiency of DC distribution systems may be impacted by the operation of the bidirectional inverter connected to the grid; one of its most critical components. When compared to ...

Abstract: A 5-level self-balancing current source inverter (CSI) was recently reported. In this inverter, two diodes are used to provide current paths for DC inductors, while they introduce large ...

Keeping yourself safe online is hard enough, but as parents, it’s also our responsibility to protect our kids online. Unfortunately, as online use in kids and teenagers continues to soar, so does the ...