The power supply transformer raises or lowers the voltage as needed. Most devices require stepped down voltage from standard AC outlets, which output 100 to 240 volts, to a much lower amount. Some transformers, however, will step up the voltage … Continue reading →

In regulated power supplies, a circuit continually samples a portion of the output voltage and adjusts the system to keep the output voltage at the required value. In many cases, additional circuitry is included to provide current or voltage limits, … Continue reading →

The sizes and shapes of connectors do not consistently correspond to the same power specifications across manufacturers and models. Two connectors from different manufacturers with different sizes could potentially be attached to power supplies with the same voltage and current. … Continue reading →

Conditions such as heat, cold, dust and excessive humidity all can damage and lessen the performance of a computer. External and internal temperature especially cause fluctuations of performance, although a computer is more vulnerable to heat than to cold. Does … Continue reading →

What is the end of a plug in called? A connector is the unique end of a plug, jack, or the edge of a card that connects to a port. For example, all desktop computer expansion cards have a connector … Continue reading →

Hard or Soft Wired Soft wiring is more environmentally friendly and cost effective making it easier to reuse workstations and wiring whilst reducing waste and redundant power and data. Hard wired power and data is more permanent but can be … Continue reading →

The most significant difference is in design. While generators feature a stationary field in which the armature rotates to produce electromagnetic induction, an alternator’s entire magnetic field turns with its conductors remaining stationary. Generators are capable of both AC and … Continue reading →

How does a DC transformer work? The DC-DC converter input is switched by solid state switches (DIACs) to produce a square wave across the transformer primary winding and then the transformer secondary winding produces the required output voltage, this is … Continue reading →

cycloconverter. A cycloconverter is a transformer that converts AC power of one frequency to another. What is an AC to AC converter called? A power inverter, inverter or invertor is a power electronic device or circuitry that changes direct current … Continue reading →

A failure in the functioning of your car’s USB port can usually be traced back to a shortcoming in the hardware or software. Despite how powerful and useful they are, they’re more prone to particles getting inside because they’re open. … Continue reading →

USB 3.0 Cable Diagram The USB 3.0 specification adds two sets of Shielded Differential Paired wires [labeled as SDP]. Each shielded pair includes its own drain wire, one for each pair; however both drain wires are attached to a single … Continue reading →

Our power supply units (PSUs) use an 8-pin EPS12v CPU cable that can be split into two 4-pin connectors. If you want to connect our PSU into a 4-pin EPS motherboard port, simply pull the two halves of the connector … Continue reading →

If the Netflix app or the video you’re trying to watch looks zoomed in or cropped on the top or edges, it usually means there’s an incorrect video output setting on your device. Follow the troubleshooting steps for your device … Continue reading →

Three photosites are dedicated for each pixel. A Bayer uses one photosite for each pixel, and a colored filter in front of the photosite. If the color filter passes blue, then that pixel receives blue light only. The neighbor pixel/photosite … Continue reading →

Fujifilm X-S10. The X-S10 includes Fuji’s latest X-Trans sensor and image processor, as well as in-body stabilization, for under $1,000. Fujifilm has already released its best camera to date in 2020 (the X-T4), but it isn’t resting on its laurels. … Continue reading →