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General Application Notes - Power Supplies

   Useful Industry Internet Sites

www.power-topics-blogspot.com

Power Topics for Power Supply users.

Power packed website,  full of useful information on AC-DC Power Supplies and DC-DC Converters.

AC Power Sources

Covering the generation and supply of AC Power Sources.

DC Standby Systems
Introduction and basic notes on DC Standby Systems.

Output Protection

Covering the different topologies used to protect the output of DC Power Supplies and DC/DC Converters.

Constant Current Limit, Fold-back Current Limit and Hiccup current limiting protection.

Power Supply Cables & Connectors
Covering power supply connectors and cables, voltage drop and contact resistance.  

Principles of Power Conversion
General notes on the principles of AC / DC Power Supply technology. 

Selecting a Power Supply
General notes on selecting a power supply for system design engineers.

Cable Sizes
Cable sizes and conversion from AWG to inches & mm

 

Earthing & Insulation
Introduction to basic Earthing and Insulation principles.

Parallel Operation

Covering general notes and applications on "Paralleling of AC/DC power supplies.

Power Supply Signals

Covering common topologies and signals used to monitor certain parameters of DC Power Supplies.

Power Fail, DC Power Good, Remote ON/OFF, Relay Signals

Rechargeable Batteries
Introduction to Nickel-cadmium (NiCd), Nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH), Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) and Lead -acid batteries.

 IP Ratings
Listing of IP Ratings for enclosures used in Industrial applications.

 
 

www.acma.gov.au
Australia's regulator for Broadcasting, Internet, Radio Communications and Telecommunications.

Regulator for EMC ( C-Tick ) compliance of Electrical and Electronic products.

 

www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au
The NSW Office of Fair Trading safeguards consumer rights and advises business and traders on fair and ethical practice.

It also provides businesses with licences and certificates they need to operate in New South Wales. And provides certificates of Approval for Electrical products

 

www.saiglobal.com
SAI Global is your Australian source for technical content such as Standards and legislation.

It also provides independent assessment, certification and registration services, offering one of the most widely recognizable symbols of excellence and assurance, the “five ticks” StandardsMark™.

 

www.standards.org.au

Standards Australia is recognised by the Government as Australia's peak Standards body. It coordinates standardisation activities, develops internationally aligned Australian Standards® , and facilitates the accreditation of other Standards Development Organisations.  It also represents Australia on the IEC committee.

 

www.erac.gov.au

ERAC is the council responsible for the liaison between the technical and safety electrical regulatory authorities of eight Australian States/Territories and New Zealand.

 

www.energyrating.gov.au

Energy Rating is a Government body which  has the  responsibility in ensuring Australia is using and choosing energy efficient appliances / products...including External DC Power Supplies.

 

www.iec.ch

IEC "International Electrotechnical Commission" is the world's leading organization that prepares and publishes International Standards for all electrical, electronic and related technologies collectively known as "electrotechnology"

Standards Australia is a member of IEC as are most countries.

 

www.nemko.com

NEMKO is one of Europe's most recognised Test Laboratories.

It offers, Product Testing & Certification to International standards. It provides CB Test reports for all Electrical / Electronic products and has Test Facilities around the world.

 

www.tuv.com

TUV is an internationally recognised Test Laboratory facility.

It offers, Product Testing & Certification to International standards. It provides CB Test reports for all Electrical / Electronic products and has Test Facilities around the world.

 

www.ul.com

Underwriters Laboratories is an internationally recognised Test Laboratory facility and it's UL mark one of the most recognised in product certification.

It offers, Product Testing & Certification to International standards. It provides UL Test reports for all Electrical / Electronic products and has Test Facilities around the world

 
 

 

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Battery Chargers for Cyclic & Stand-by Applications | Laboratory Power Supplies | DIN Rail Power Supplies | DC/DC Converters for Rail Applications |
LED Power Supplies IP66/IP67 | DC/AC Power Inverters, AC/AC Frequency Converters | AC/DC and Medical Power Supplies /Battery Chargers |
AC/DC External Power Supplies | AC/DC Modular Power Supplies | Power Modules | EMC Line Filters (Noise Filters) | Accessories & 19in Rack Mount Solutions |

 

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AC/DC power supplies, DC/DC converters, battery charger, LED power supply are Amtex Electronics' areas of expertise