MAX2991 Integrated AFE: Features and Applications

MAX2991 analog front end for power-line communication (PLC): integrated Tx/Rx with 10-bit DAC/ADC, two-stage AGC, and programmable filters for 10-490 kHz standards support.

Advantages and Roles of Solar Photovoltaic Power

Analysis of solar photovoltaic advantages, deployment potential and market context in China, covering technical benefits, local generation and photovoltaic capacity growth.

Energy Internet and Smart Grid Technologies

Technical overview of the Energy Internet and smart grid architecture, including ADA, IEMS, distributed renewable integration, FACTS, and China-specific development challenges.

How Solar Power Works and Its Role in Poverty Alleviation

Overview of photovoltaic (PV) power systems and how PV plants support poverty alleviation by providing reliable electricity, local jobs, and low environmental impact.

Common Types of PV Mounting Structures and Basic Knowledge

Technical overview of PV mounting structures and foundations, comparing aluminum, steel, and non?metal supports and common foundation types for ground and flat?roof sites.

IoT Application Scenarios

Overview of IoT applications across smart cities and ten sectors—logistics, transportation, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, smart home, retail and agriculture.

Solid-State Transformer Design for Microgrid Applications

Design and testing of a 50 kHz, four-port medium-voltage multiport solid-state transformer for microgrids using a ferrite core, DAB converters and 25 kW per port.

Communications Management Unit for Smart Grid Upgrades

ZLG communications management unit (DPU) for smart grid: M6Y2C Cortex-A7 core board specs, interfaces, protocol compatibility, low-power design and deployment use cases.

Voltage Sags vs Interruptions in Power Systems

Technical overview of voltage sags vs interruptions, root causes and industrial control sensitivity, with power quality mitigation strategies.

Using OFDM and Noise-Resistant Modulation

Overview of AFE032 analog front end for powerline communication in smart grid metering: OFDM transmitter, 21 Vpp/1.5 A amplifier, filters for regulatory compliance.

Using AD7606 in Power Line Monitoring and Protection

Technical overview of AD7606 ADC features and design guidance for power line monitoring systems, including synchronous sampling, reference routing, and BF518 integration.

Three Benefits of Smart Grids and Urban Adoption

Technical overview of smart grid systems using IoT to enable two-way communication, renewable integration, demand forecasting, and improved grid resilience.

RFID Applications in Smart Grids and Their Importance

Technical overview of IoT-based smart grid architecture and RFID use cases for asset, tool, archive, and inspection management, focusing on secure data and lifecycle control.

Silicon Carbide in Solar PV Inverters

Technical overview of silicon carbide (SiC) devices for solar PV: benefits for inverters and boost converters, efficiency gains, thermal performance and system design.

Wi-SUN and PLC Communications for Smart Grids

Technical overview of smart-grid communication challenges for HEMS and smart meters, detailing Wi-SUN and PLC technologies, interoperability, certification, and development kits.

What Is Flexible Transmission in Smart Grids?

Technical overview of flexible transmission technologies, covering flexible AC solutions (UPFC) and VSC-HVDC/DC grids, demonstration projects and grid integration for renewables.

5 IoT Applications for Sustainable Development

IoT-driven sustainability overview: smart grids, digital twins, blockchain and predictive maintenance—how digital technologies cut resource use and improve efficiency.

Meter Accuracy Monitoring with ADI mSure Technology

Field trial of mSure technology and cloud-based analytics to continuously monitor meter accuracy and detect shifts in deployed smart meters for utilities.

Why Do Circuit Breakers Trip? How Air Switches Work

Overview of household wiring, air switch and RCD protection, and why breaker trips occur: overload, short circuit, undervoltage, or earth leakage.

Electrical Secondary Control Circuits Explained

Comparison of relays and contactors: both use electromagnetic switching, but contactors handle high currents for power circuits while relays suit low-current control circuits.