TECHNICAL BLOG

  As a wise old engineer once said, “nothing is perfectly flat”. In a similar sense, from a vibration, shock, and expansion perspective, “nothing is perfectly still.” No matter how small, there will always be some movement in every situation. From a designer’s standpoint, dealing with inevitable movement is a two-step process. Step one is… View Article

Understanding thermal management issues and mitigation methods can be a critical factor for success with laminated busbars, especially when they are used in high-power applications.  If best practices are not followed, laminated busbars carrying high electrical currents can generate significant heat, which can pose both safety hazards and risk of equipment failure. This new Applications… View Article

By: Storm Power Components   A study shows the effect of surface-plating material and bolt torque on busbar contact resistance, a critical parameter in high-current connections.   Designers, installers, and users know that for high-current busbars handling hundreds and thousands of amps, it’s details such as contact resistance which are critical, as even a few… View Article

Integrating shielding and filtering into busbars is an important aspect of electrical system design, particularly in applications where electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electrical noise need to be minimized. EMI is radiated or conducted energy that adversely affects circuit performance, and thus disrupts a device’s electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). This new Applications Note provides an overview of… View Article