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    When Overvoltages Last a Long Time, Use Switching Surge Stoppers
    Rather than use linear surge stoppers for overvoltage protection, opt for switching surge varieties, as the load will continue running even when surges last for a long time.
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    A critical measure for all audio components is distortion, typically specified as total harmonic distortion (THD) or total harmonic distortion + noise (THD+N). THD is defined ...
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    How exactly is the correct inductance value chosen? Frederik Dostal looks at the considerations and what happens when selecting a current ripple that’s too high or too low.
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    Excessive current flow must be prevented so that the electrical circuit can be reliably protected.

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