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Deriving the RC circuit: discharging capacitor in physics

Dive into the physics of RC circuits! Learn how to derive the equations for a discharging capacitor, understanding voltage, current, and time decay. A must-read for anyone studying circuit theory and ...
IEEE

Switched-Capacitor-Based DC–AC Boosting Circuit: Synthesis and Operation

Abstract: The novel inverter topologies are often intriguing and ignite interest in knowing the rationale behind their circuit synthesis, which is usually not detailed. This article provides a step-by ...
Wired

AC or DC: Which Is Better?

As the story goes, the rock band AC/DC took its name from a label on an old sewing machine in the Young brothers’ home. It must have meant that the machine could run on either alternating-current or ...
EDN

Basic design considerations for anti-tampering circuits

Tamper detection devices, commonly built around switches and sensors, employ several techniques according to design specifications and operating environments. T. K. Hareendran examines several ...
Card Player

World Series Of Poker Circuit Stop Returns To Atlantic City After Five-Year Hiatus

The World Series of Poker by the Jersey Shore is back. Caesars Entertainment announced this week that the WSOP Circuit is returning to Harrah’s Atlantic City from Aug. 14-25. The city hasn’t hosted a ...
yogonet

Harrah’s Atlantic City to host a World Series of Poker Circuit stop in August

Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City announced Monday that it will host a World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOP-C) stop from August 14 to August 25, 2025. This marks the first WSOP-C event at Harrah’s since ...
Electronic Design

What’s the Difference in Switching Design Between AC and DC Power Relays?

Power relays are specifically designed to handle either AC or DC. It’s important to know the fundamental differences between them before building them into a system. Introduction to AC and DC Power ...
powerelectronicsnews

Understanding Capacitor Resistance

While capacitance is the primary characteristic of capacitors, the concept of “capacitor resistance” is essential for understanding their real-world performance. Capacitors are fundamental components ...
Forbes

4 Reasons Your AC Is Not Working

Juan has been a home inspector for 10 years and runs a successful home inspection company in Richmond, VA. He loves inspecting homes, but his real passion is educating home owners and newer inspectors ...
eeworldonline

Low-capacitance TVS diodes protect avionics circuits

Littelfuse, Inc. announces the release of the new SMBLCE-HR/HRA, SMCLCE-HR/HRA, and SMDLCE-HR/HRA High-Reliability Low Capacitance TVS Diode Series. This groundbreaking series of TVS diodes is ...
IEEE

A Novel Single-Stage AC/DC Converter With Integrated Low-Voltage-Stress Active Decoupling Circuit and Reduced Buffer Capacitance

Abstract: The escalating power demands mandated by the USB PD standard present challenges for existing ac–dc adapters in terms of size, efficiency, and cost. The conventional two-stage solutions ...