Electrical & Power Generation White Papers

Technology Focus: Circuit Protection Devices
Description: This paper highlights how coordinated circuit protection schemes help prevent overvoltage and overcurrent damage. Telecom equipment protection and coordinating protection for ac mains applications are featured as examples along with illustrations to... More
Publisher: Tyco Electronics Corp.
Release Date: 2007-03-13

The Dangers of Earthing an Already-Charged Object
Description: This white paper examines the dangers of earthing an object that has accidentally become electro-statically charged, and the various problems that can occur while approaching an already charged object with an earthed item. The role and wrong... More
Publisher: Newson Gale, Inc.
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Uniform Voltage Distribution Control for Series-Input Parallel-Output, Connected Converters
Description: This paper extends the application of current-mode, shared-bus converters to power system architectures configured as Series-Input, Parallel-Output (SIPO). It highlights how current-mode commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) dc-dc converters can transform... More
Publisher: MPS Industries, Inc.
Release Date: 2007-03-13

WatchDog White Paper
Description: This white paper highlights the challenges faced in making critical applications available and reviews the role of RAID solutions, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), and performance monitoring tools. Description and functions of WatchDog hardware... More
Publisher: Tripp Lite
Release Date: 2007-03-13

White Paper on Interoperability of Category 6 Cabling Systems
Description: This paper examines the interoperability of Category 6 cabling systems. It defines interoperability, traces the brief history of structured cabling and Category 6 cabling systems, and explains field testing of Category 6 cabling systems. The... More
Publisher: HellermannTyton
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Secure/Keyed LC System - Solutions Overview
Description: The infrastructure design factors to be considered for meeting the growing demand for security in high-performance fiber networks are presented in this paper. It focuses on the attributes of Belden's FiberExpress Secure/Keyed LC small form factor... More
Publisher: Belden, Inc.
Release Date: 2006-10-01

10 Gb/s LAN Networking: Optical Fiber LAN Design Considerations
Description: This paper aims at assisting the premise wiring telecommunications specialists through the decision making process regarding future optical cabling implementations for LAN environments. Need for advance planning for 10 GIGA-bit transmission rates in... More
Publisher: Belden, Inc.
Release Date: 2006-07-01

Wiremesh Substrates for Oxidation, TWC and SCR Converters
Description: Usage of knitted wire mesh substrates for oxidation, TWC, and SCR converters is the main focus of this document. It reviews the basic properties of the components of the exhaust system required to design a catalytic converter, and describes the... More
Publisher: ACS Industries, Inc.
Release Date: 2006-03-13

Category 6 vs Category 5e Cabling Systems and Implications for Voice over IP Networks
Description: A comparison of the performance of category 6 and category 5e communication cables is presented in this paper, which also examines their implications for Voice over IP networks. An overview of performance standards for Category 6 and 5e cabling... More
Publisher: Belden, Inc.
Release Date: 2006-01-01

Applying Centralized Emergency Lighting Inverter Systems
Description: This paper presents a wide variety of applications and versatility offered by Controlled Power EL Series emergency lighting inverters in lighting operations. It highlights the applications of emergency lighting inverters in permanent lighting areas... More
Publisher: Controlled Power Company
Release Date: 2005-10-13