In 2007, my brother got an LG 26LC7R HD-ready TV, and we shelved the still-working(!) 20 year-old CRT set. The new TV had analog and two HDMI inputs. Now, ten years on…The LCD TV started exhibiting delayed video functionality after power on, which progressed from two minutes to 45 minutes over a

In the wake of Japan’s 2011 earthquakes, Nissan was particularly proud of the ability set its new Leaf electric car was given from the start, and how it could be utilized—to keep the lights on in an office building for a short time, or power a home for a full day, or even aid traffic lights in a

- Feb. 18th 2021 11:51 am PT Tesla Powerwalls and other home battery packs are proving extremely useful in the current Texas blackouts following a snowstorm.Home battery packs have grown in popularity in recent years by combining them with home solar systems to optimize the

[Kerry Wong] had some extreme MOSFETs (IXTK90N25L2) and decided to create a high current electronic load. The result was a two-channel beast that can handle 50 A per channel. Together, they can sink 400 W and can handle a peak of 1 kW for brief periods. You can see a demo in the video below.An elect

USB power supplies are super cheap and omnipresent. They are the Tribble of my household. But they’re not all created equal, and some of them may even be dangerous. I had to source USB power supplies for a product, and it wasn’t easy. But the upside is that I got to tear them all apart a

Microvia Reliability Testing Utilizing D-Coupons to Understand Best Design PracticeA study of the influence of design parameters that impact success.  READ MORE... 7 Key Drivers of Change in Product Design TodayA study of nearly 300 companies reveals shifting approaches to hardware and sof

Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business. By signing up, you agree to the our terms and our Privacy Policy agreement. The Anker 3-in-1 Cube with MagSafe Charging Station is a great charging option for Apple mobile devices. It has a simple, elegant, compact design and

FSP is a brand that isn't known as well as other PSU brands. FSP stands for Forton Source USA, Sparkle Power International LTD, and Powertech Systems. FSP developed its retail brand in 2003 and is known as the OEM for several other brands, such as Antec, OCZ, SilverStone, and Zalman.FSP power suppli

Checking Nordost's website, I discovered that the QNet is "a layer-2 Ethernet switch"—all Ethernet switches are layer-2 devices—"with five ports designed from the ground up with high-end audio performance and an extremely low noise operation in mind. ... Most audiophile switches on the ma

Last month, we reviewed 20 power supplies ranging from 300W to 450W. These are great for entry-level or even midrange systems, with optimal efficiency typically falling in the 100W to 200W range. Today, we have 12 more power supplies on our test bench, this time targeting a slightly higher range of