Reverse polarity is one of the most common causes of circuit failure, from hobby projects to industrial systems. The good ...

This file type includes high-resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. Siva Uppuluri, Applications Engineer, Diodes Inc. Modern passenger cars increasingly depend on electronic systems, both ...

Members can download this article in PDF format. Power systems employ diodes to perform a variety of functions. For example, diodes can protect against damage due to power-source reverse-polarity ...

Accidentally connecting a battery reverse can be a real killer in electronic circuits. There are a number of ways to provide protection and all have the expected advantages and disadvantages. Any ...

It’s a problem that’s been around for as long as there have been battery-powered systems: you load the battery the wrong way, with the poles inverted, and create a reverse-polarity event. The system ...

Power protection is paramount in the semiconductor industry. Loss of power can be damaging for many facilities, products and processes. The semiconductor industry is very important as semiconductors ...