[Bertho] sent in a great tutorial on terminating transmission lines. If you’ve ever tried to send a high frequency signal a long way down a wire, you know the problems that can crop up due to ...

At high frequencies (e.g. microwave) the physical dimensions of printed circuit board (PCB) traces become significant relative to the wavelength of the signal. At these frequencies, controlled ...

One of the issues that beginning electronic engineers must grasp is the concept of impedance and impedance matching, epically with respect to transmission lines, cables, and connectors. This FAQ ...

The National Electric Safety Code (NESC) includes a clause sometimes referred to as the “5-mA Rule,” which states: For voltages exceeding 98 kV ac to ground, either the clearances shall be increased ...

A helicopter crew installs bird flight diverter flags. Around the world, the availability of electricity has become part of the standard of living. The transport of electricity from power plants to ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. ITC Midwest and two other companies are moving forward with an Upper Midwest transmission project that ...