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Selecting the right AC-DC power supply is a key engineering decision that directly impacts system reliability, thermal performance, safety compliance, and long-term operating costs. While open-frame and enclosed power supplies serve the same fundamental purpose, their architectural differences make them suitable for very different application environments.

This article provides an application-driven comparison of open-frame and enclosed AC-DC power supplies, focusing on thermal concepts, mechanical protection, safety standards, and real-world use cases across industrial automation, lighting, medical technology, and communication systems.

TPS Elektronik supported a renewable energy customer in modernizing an existing power conversion unit. The project focused on an efficient buck-boost converter design, an integrated circuit protection concept, and software-based protection mechanisms. The scope included circuit design, calculations, PCB layout, testing, and system validation under defined operating conditions.

The TPS030–130W Pro Series is a scalable DIN rail power supply platform delivering reliable 24 V DC output from 30 W to 130 W. Designed for industrial and building automation, LED lighting, and selected medical applications at system level, the series combines wide-range AC/DC input capability, convection-cooled operation, and IP30 double insulation. With EN 61347-2-13 certification and documented CE conformity, it supports standardized power concepts in modern control cabinets worldwide.

Key Takeaways Electrical safety and EMC compliance are closely linked aspects of product approval. Whether developing patient monitors, laboratory analyzers, or industrial control equipment, both must be addressed together. This guide explains how an EMC laboratory approaches electrical safety testing, which equipment is typically used, how medical device requirements differ from general industry practice, and… Read More »

ESD trolleys play a key role in modern electronics manufacturing and service environments.
By providing mobile, grounded work surfaces, they support the safe handling and transport of electrostatic-sensitive components within an ESD Protected Area (EPA).

This guide explains how ESD trolleys are constructed, where they are typically used, and which criteria matter when selecting a suitable model for assembly, service, or internal logistics.

Power electronics is evolving beyond individual components toward integrated, intelligent systems. From DC-DC buck-boost converters and optimized PCB layouts to protection concepts in both hardware and software, modern designs increasingly combine electrical engineering with digital control. This article explores how power conversion, switching behavior, sensing, and circuit breaker concepts contribute to more robust and efficient electronic systems.

Key Takeaways Modern automation panels and smart building systems require reliable DC power in tight spaces—without unnecessary complexity. The TPS010–100W GP series from TPS Elektronik is a compact DIN-rail switching power supply platform spanning 10 W to 100 W, designed to fit easily into standard control cabinets while supporting common safety and EMC requirements listed… Read More »

Key Takeaways In development, power and software reliability meet at the product boundary. This guide covers buck-boost converter circuit fundamentals, a practical design flow for DC-DC implementations, PCB layout pitfalls to avoid, and where patterns like the circuit breaker design pattern in microservices keep your control plane healthy while hardware operates under stress. Step-by-Step: How… Read More »

Industrial axial fans play a crucial role in keeping electronic devices, control cabinets, and automation systems reliably cooled. With sizes ranging from 25 mm to 280 mm and support for 5 V, 12 V, 24 V, and 230 V applications, our CEV fans deliver stable airflow, long service life, and consistent performance in industrial environments. Whether you’re designing compact IoT hardware or high-airflow control cabinets, this product range offers a suitable cooling solution for nearly every requirement.