Vicor’s app note about the basics of Y-Capacitors and their uses. Link here When electronic equipment is connected to the AC mains, it has the potential to generate common-mode electrical noise. If this is allowed to flow back on to the mains supply line, it can disturb other equipment also connected to the same line.
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App note: Meeting transient specifications for electrical systems in military vehicles
Hardened circuit protection against voltage spikes and surges tackled in this app note from Vicor. Link here (PDF) Electrical systems in military vehicles are normally required to meet stringent transient requirements. Typical of these specifications is the MIL-STD-1275B. Although the specified levels of these surges and spikes are outside the capability of Vicors Maxi, Mini, […]