Are there any considerations I need to make when designing the traces for these AC and DC circuits? I know that I need to make the traces wider where power is flowing, and I was going to try spacing ...

This video explains the function of inductors and how they store energy in a magnetic field when current flows through them. Inductors are essential passive components used to manage current changes ...

Here's an alternative to rewinding AC coils for operation on DC circuits. It's relatively simple - all it takes are a few calculations and a little bench testing. Want to skip the time and expense of ...

This video explains what capacitors are and how they store and release electrical energy in electronic circuits. Capacitors ...

The previous tutorials featured resistors in direct current (DC) circuits wherein the voltage and current have been assumed to be of constant polarity, flow and direction. The voltage, current and ...

When choosing a switch to use in an electrical design project, there is a perception that it is possible to use any switch, provided its current rating is greater than the maximum load in the circuit.

Editor's Note: Here's another take on the transformerless AC line power supply, which finds use in some well-insulated, low-power devices. Our technical reviewer pointed out that C ac should be an ...

For motor applications, engineers have several options at their disposal. Typically, engineers can choose between direct-current (DC) or alternating-current (AC) motors. Machine Design has covered the ...

Here's an alternative to rewinding AC coils for operation on DC circuits. Want to skip the time and expense of rewinding AC coils so they can operate on DC? Or are you won dering if it's even possible ...