This paper covers the basics of Power Factor Correction and corrects some common misunderstanding with regards to power factor and it’s effects. Power factor (pf) is defined as the ratio of the real ...

Many loads are mainly resistive; thus, they’re rated in watts (i.e., true power). Simply stated, these loads have a very small reactive component, which means an apparent power rating (VA) would not ...

Low power factor reduces an electrical system’s distribution capacity by increasing current flow. Therefore, having a low power factor is inefficient and expensive. But what is power factor and what ...

Power factor correction (PFC) converters are critical components in modern power electronics, designed to improve the efficiency and quality of power distribution by minimising harmonic distortion in ...

One “component” in the quest for improved energy efficiency and power quality is the use of active harmonic filter power factor correction (PFC) in switched-mode power supplies (SMPSs) for computing ...

Demand for customized solutions across multiple industries contributes to the growth registered in this distributors segment within the Power Factor Correction (PFC) sales channel. In this regard, ...

Power factor correction (PFC) is among the most sought features that clients look for in choosing power supplies since it plays a huge role in the over-all efficiency of the device. This document ...

We've all been taught that power factor (PF) is the ratio of real power to apparent power, or the cosine of the phase angle between sinusoidal current and voltage waveforms. When the current isn't ...