Electrical4UWhat is Available Fault Current? Available fault current (AFC) is defined as the largest amount of current available during a fault. It is the maximum amount of current that can be delivered to the electrical equipment under a fault condition. The available fault current is also known as the available short-circuit current. The term ‘Available … Read more
Formulas For Electrical Engineering Electrical engineering is a branch that deals with the study, design, and implementation of various electrical equipment used in day-to-day life. It covers a wide range of topics like; power systems, electrical machines, power electronics, computer science, signal processing, telecommunication, control system, artificial intelligence, and many more. This branch of engineering … Read more
What is a Pull-up Resistor? A pull-up resistor is used in electronic logic circuits to ensure a known state for a signal. It is usually used in combination with transistors and switches to ensure the voltage between ground and Vcc is actively controlled when the switch is open (similar to a pull-down resistor). It is … Read more
What is a Pull-Down Resistor? A pull-down resistor is used in electronic logic circuits to ensure a known state for a signal. It is usually used in combination with transistors and switches to ensure the voltage between ground and Vcc is actively controlled when the switch is open (similar to a pull-up resistor). This can … Read more
What is a Grounding Conductor? A grounding conductor is defined as a wire or conductor intentionally connected to the earth. The grounding conductor is commonly known as a “ground conductor” or “case ground.” In most cases, the ground wire is connected with a case or outer part of the electrical box, appliances, or tools. Hence, … Read more
What is a Permanent Split Capacitor Motor? A permanent split capacitor motor (also known as a single value capacitor motor or PSC motor) is defined as a type of split-phase induction motor in which the capacitor is connected permanently. A split capacitor motor is an AC motor. It is a type of single-phase induction motor. … Read more
What is a Fast Recovery Diode? A fast recovery diode (also known as a fast diode or fast switching diode) is defined as a semiconductor device with a short reverse recovery time. Because fast recovery diodes have a lower reverse recovery time than conventional diodes, they are better suited to high-frequency rectification applications. As fast … Read more
What is an Inductor? An inductor (also known as an electrical inductor) is defined as a two-terminal passive electrical element that stores energy in the form of a magnetic field when electric current flows through it. It is also called a coil, chokes, or reactor. An inductor is simply a coil of wire. It usually … Read more
What is a Shunt Resistor? A shunt resistor (or shunt) is defined as a device that creates a low resistance path to force most of the electric current through the circuit to flow through this path. In most cases, a shunt resistor is made up of a material having a low-temperature coefficient of resistance, giving … Read more
What is a Berry Type Transformer? A transformer with a core that looks like a spoke of the wheel is known as a berry type transformer (or “berry transformer” for short). According to the type of core, transformers can be classified into three types; Core type transformer Shell type transformer Berry type transformer Sometimes, a … Read more