Application

The IP rating indicates to what extent an electrical device is protected against the penetration of foreign objects and water. In this blog post, you can find out which IP codes there are, what the differences are between the ratings and what you need to pay attention to when choosing a power supply.

Backfeeding is a physical process that is highly desirable in many applications, such as electric vehicles, for the purpose of energy recovery. However, in an industrial setting, backfeeding can be a problem and lead to costly system downtimes if the power supply units fail. In this blog article you will learn how power supply data can help you to identify those backfeeding events and take measures.

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.

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.