Power factor correction is a very popular and well-established technique for reducing the overall energy consumption of electrical systems including power lines, transformers, motors, and other ...

EPCOS has optimized its discharge resistor modules based on hybrid ceramics to simplify mounting of discharge resistors on PFC capacitors and enhance reliability. The new module is no longer supplied ...

UK based ARCOL Resistors announces the availability of its RW Discharge Resistor. UK based ARCOL Resistors has introduced its RW Discharge Resistor. This wire-wound resistor is designed for quick and ...

With IEC 62368 replacing earlier safety standards for TVs and IT equipment, Power Integrations is certifying its X capacitor discharge ICs to the new standard. X capacitors control conducted emissions ...

Cornwall-based Arcol Resistors has released a wirewound discharge resistor for large capacitors. Shaped to screw straight onto the capacitor, there are three power ratings in the RW series: 10W ...

If you're a beginner electronics hobbyist you know that the capacitors on most battery-operated objects aren't powerful enough to kill you but can still provide a painful jolt of electricity if not ...