PULS Blog

MTBF is the measure for the reliability of a device or system component. In this blog article you will learn what exactly is meant by MTBF, why it is an important quality indicator for power supplies and how it differs from service lifetime.

The primary goal for plant operators is to ensure maximum availability of machines and systems. Therefore, a reliable power supply throughout the entire lifetime of the plant is essential. Find out more about what you should pay attention to in the blog article.

You are in need of a higher total power for your system or machine, or want to ensure a reliable power supply? Common solutions include the parallel connection or establishing a redundant power supply system. In this blog post, you will learn more about the definition, the differences and the correct use of both system types.

The colloquial term daisy chaining has established itself as a description for the direct connection of technical devices in series. In this blog article, you will learn what you should consider if you want to operate several power supplies in a daisy chain.

Manufacturers' data sheets often only give blanket information on efficiency and losses of their power supplies at different mains voltages or loads. Therefore it is advisable for users to measure the efficiency of a power supply themselves. In this blog article you will learn what you should pay attention to.

In medical technology, the protection of patients and hospital staff has top priority. For this reason, medical power supplies are subject to strict requirements regarding safety, reliability and EMC. In this blog article you will find out how medical technology can benefit from the experience gained in machine building and system engineering.