# \#power-electronics

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## [Advanced Wireless Control Using RF Technology](https://forumautomation.com/t/advanced-wireless-control-using-rf-technology/12869)

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**Author:** [@Rabert](https://forumautomation.com/u/Rabert)\
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**Last updated:** [November 28, 2024, 2:46pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/advanced-wireless-control-using-rf-technology/12869 "2024-11-28T14:46:21Z")

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The electromagnetic spectrum’s frequencies related to radio wave propagation are referred to as Radio Frequency (RF). When directed to an antenna that transmits the applied signal into space, radio frequency current …

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## [What makes High-Voltage Transistors Advantageous in High-Power Circuits?](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-makes-high-voltage-transistors-advantageous-in-high-power-circuits/12443)

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**Author:** [@Rabert](https://forumautomation.com/u/Rabert)\
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**Last updated:** [August 15, 2024, 11:04am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-makes-high-voltage-transistors-advantageous-in-high-power-circuits/12443 "2024-08-15T11:04:21Z")

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High voltage transistors have several advantages in different applications with a focus made in power electronics and high power applications. Here are some of the key advantages: The high voltage transistor is cap…

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## [What are the signs of a bad RV converter?](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-are-the-signs-of-a-bad-rv-converter/12164)

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**Author:** [@TSRS](https://forumautomation.com/u/TSRS)\
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**Last updated:** [June 14, 2024, 5:02pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-are-the-signs-of-a-bad-rv-converter/12164 "2024-06-14T17:02:11Z")

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What are the signs of a bad RV converter?

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## [What is the difference between a Thyristor and a Transistor?](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-a-thyristor-and-a-transistor/11164)

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**Author:** [@Rabert](https://forumautomation.com/u/Rabert)\
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**Last updated:** [May 17, 2023, 2:31pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-a-thyristor-and-a-transistor/11164 "2023-05-17T14:31:07Z")

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What is the difference between a Thyristor and a Transistor? Thyristors and transistors are both electrical components that are utilised in a variety of applications, but they vary significantly in terms of functioning …

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## [Free wheeling diode](https://forumautomation.com/t/free-wheeling-diode/5063)

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**Author:** [@divyasree](https://forumautomation.com/u/divyasree)\
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**Last updated:** [October 30, 2018, 6:59pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/free-wheeling-diode/5063 "2018-10-30T18:59:48Z")

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A free wheeling diode is used as a short circuiting diode across an inductive load to discharge the current in the form of heat dissipation thus protecting the surrounding circuitry. Inductive loads: An electrical load …