Vacuum Contactor vs Circuit Breaker Selection Considerations

To compare the application of medium-voltage circuit breakers and of fused contactors, we must understand the basic characteristics of each switching technology. The below table shows the major characteristics of medium-voltage circuit breakers and medium-voltage fused contactors that influence the application. Of course, the table entries are generalized, and the information varies by the voltage… Read More »

Contactor Construction & Operating Principle

A contactor is an electrically controlled switch used for switching an electrical power circuit , similar to a relay except with higher current ratings. Contactor is in fact an electromechanical switch. Low-voltage Contactor is an electrically controlled switch used for switching an electrical power circuit, similar to a relay except with higher current ratings. A… Read More »

Balun Transformer – Balanced vs Unbalanced Transmission Lines

What is a balun? A Balun is special type of transformer that performs two functions i.e. impedance transformation and balanced to unbalanced transformation. The term balun is a contraction of “balanced to unbalanced transformer” Why do we need a balun? Baluns are important because many types of antennas (dipoles, yagis, loops) are balanced loads, which… Read More »

Fiber Optic Advantage Over Copper Cables

In recent years it has become apparent that fiber-optics are steadily replacing copper wire as an appropriate means of communication signal transmission. They span the long distances between local phone systems as well as providing the backbone for many network systems. Other system users include cable television services, university campuses, office buildings, industrial plants, and… Read More »

How to use a Fluke Digital Multimeter

What is a Digital Multimeter? Digital Multimeter also famous as DMM is simply an electronic instrument that measures electrical parameters including AC/DC volts, AC/DC current, resistance. In addition digital multimeter may have a variety of special features that are designed for a wide number of applications like frequency, temperature, capacitance and continuity in a circuit.… Read More »