transients

When switches interrupt current through inductive loads, the results can be destructive — high-voltage spikes, HF ringing, and arcing that threatens both components and nearby circuits. This article breaks down the physics behind these transients and demonstrates practical, low-cost protection strategies.

Devices that can physically disappear in a controlled manner are a growing (and increasingly important) type of electronics.

Richard Nute examines how transformers behave when subjected to transient overvoltage, both magnetically and capacitively.