The battery as we know it today was an invention of Italian chemist and physicist Alessandro Volta. He witnessed electricity splitting water into its constituent elements of oxygen and hydrogen and ...

Electricians are probably thrilled to have a world-renowned rock band named after them. That’s right, the name AC/DC comes from an electrical term, “alternating current/direct current.” The term ...

The low-noise MeasureReady™ 155 precision current and voltage source combines excellent performance capabilities with an unprecedented simplicity that provides both materials scientists and engineers ...

There are two main types of electrical current that flow through your home: Alternating and direct. The vast majority of devices around you are powered by alternating current. By allowing electrons to ...

When working around mains voltages, it can be useful to know whether a given circuit is live or not. While this can be done by direct connection with a multimeter, non-contact methods are available ...

Find a downloadable version of this story in pdf format at the end of the story. Although features and functionality attract the most attention for new electronic products, whether consumer, ...