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Single-phase power factor correction (PFC) circuits—a kind of front-end AC/DC converters—are ubiquitous in a variety of ...

Single-phase power factor correction (PFC) circuits--a kind of front-end AC/DC converters--are ubiquitous in a variety of consumer electronic devices, including laptop adapters, LED driver power ...

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This one-touch Oral-B brush promises to make the transition from a manual to electric toothbrush easy. (Yahoo Life UK) Oral-B is arguably one of the biggest brands when it comes to electric ...

Audi is ready for a total reset of its design language, and it's doing so with the new Concept C, an electric sports car that seemingly closely previews a production model that will arrive in a couple ...

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Is your car experiencing battery drain issues, or not starting after sitting for a few days? You may have an electrical short, and in this video, I’m going to show you the correct and simple way to ...

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